November 16, 2022 Justin Verlander joins elite company with third Cy Young Award, Sandy Alcantara takes NL honors Justin Verlander is now one of 11 pitchers in MLB history to win three Cy Young Awards. He and Sandy Alcantara were given the honor on Wednesday night.
November 10, 2022 Astros’ Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander declined his player option for the 2023 season and became a free agent days after Houston won the World Series.
November 4, 2022 Justin Verlander on finally recording first World Series win: 'One of the best feelings in my career' Justin Verlander has had one of the most illustrious careers in MLB history, but before Game 5, one thing was missing from his elite resume.
November 2, 2022 Astros' Justin Verlander meets Phillies fan who flipped him the bird: 'He had a great sense of humor' Longtime Phillies fan Stephanie Di Ianni flipped the Astros' bus the bird on Monday night, and Justin Verlander did it right back. The two met before Game 3 on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.