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MLB Postseason November 1, 2022

Justin Verlander on flipping the bird to Phillies fans: 'Just saying hello in their native tongue’

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said that he was just messing around with fans of the Philadelphia Phillies when he flipped them the bird Monday night.

MLB Postseason October 31, 2022

Astros' Justin Verlander makes obscene gesture to Phillies fans heading into Citizens Bank Park

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was caught flipping the bird to Phillies fans watching the road team's bus pull into Citizens Bank Park on Monday night.

Philadelphia Phillies October 31, 2022

2022 World Series: Game 3 between Phillies-Astros postponed due to inclement weather

Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will now take place on Tuesday night.

Houston Astros September 16, 2022

Yordan Alvarez blasts three home runs, Justin Verlander spins gem in return as Astros clinch postseason spot

The Houston Astros, especially Yordan Alvarez, sure know how to party. Upon clinching a postseason spot for a sixth straight year, Alvarez blasted three home runs.

Tampa Bay Rays August 31, 2022

Rays' ace hits IL after bullpen session goes wrong before start

The Tampa Bay Rays announced ace Shane McClanahan has hit the 15-day IL with a left shoulder impingement following a bullpen session gone wrong Wednesday.

Houston Astros August 30, 2022

Cy Young Award contender lands on injured list with calf injury

The Houston Astros are walking to another AL West division title, but they may be without their ace in Justin Verlander for quite some time.

Houston Astros August 24, 2022

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez's parents travel from Cuba to see son play for the first time

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had his parents in the seats at Minute Maid Park for the first time Tuesday night, as they made the trip from Cuba.

MLB July 18, 2022

Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases and more coming to MLB in future years

Major League Baseball is testing out new rule changes in the minor leagues that are soon to be coming to the big league level within the next few years.

Houston Astros March 13, 2022

Astros' Justin Verlander 'on cloud nine' after 1st bullpen session

Watching Houston’s run through the 2021 playoffs, Justin Verlander considered lending a hand – an arm, actually – to the cause.

MLB December 14, 2021

Verlander, Astros finalize $25 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander's $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros has been finalized, nearly a month after it was agreed to.

MLB November 17, 2021

Verlander agrees to $25M, 1-year deal with Astros

Justin Verlander has agreed to a $25 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros that includes a conditional $25 million player option for a second season.