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Justin Verlander leaves Astros, agrees to 2-year contract with Mets
Posted on · Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday.
Posted on · Verlander agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets on Monday.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: What does star pitcher Justin Verlander signing with the Mets mean for the Astros and fans?
Posted on · After pitching one game over the previous two seasons, Verlander became a free agent and re-signed with Houston last year for a $25 million, one-year deal that included the option.
Posted on · The Astros starter played just one game in the past two seasons after injuring his elbow in the 2020 season opener. He had Tommy John surgery in October 2020 and said earlier this year that his rehabilitation was going well.
Posted on · Astros manager Dusty Baker denied a report that said the injury would end Verlander’s season. He said Verlander would be evaluated after two weeks.
Posted on · Game 7 is Wednesday night at 7:08 at Minute Maid Park.
Posted on · Houston looks to draw even in Game 2 Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.
Posted on · The University of Houston Cougars beat Ohio State to move on to the third round of the NCAA tournament. Jeff Balke updates Houston Matters on that and other local sports stories.
Posted on · Upton announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday
Posted on · Tilman Fertitta is buying the Houston Rockets, and the Astros landed former Cy Young-winner Justin Verlander to boost their chances in the postseason. Jeff Balke discusses the latest Houston sports stories.
Posted on · We check in on the status of our over-taxed reservoirs, and we offer you some advice on filing insurance claims in the aftermath of flooding.