MLB Rumors: Astros had a secret weapon to acquire Justin Verlander
The Houston Astros landed Justin Verlander from the New York Mets at the MLB trade deadline. They owe Martin Maldonado a gift basket.Despite his struggles at the plate, Martin Maldonado continues to hold onto his job in Houston because of the relationships he has around baseball.Maldonado is...
2023-08-04 01:22
Framber Valdez welcomes Justin Verlander back to Astros with no-hitter: Best memes and tweets
On the day that the Houston Astros brought Justin Verlander back in a trade, another ace in Framber Valdez stepped up with a pristine no-hitter.Before Tuesday night, the last Houston Astros pitcher to throw a no-hitter was Justin Verlander on Sept. 1, 2019. On the day that Houston traded to brin...
2023-08-02 10:51
Astros rotation preview: How Justin Verlander changes everything
The Houston Astros made a huge trade deadline deal to acquire their former ace, Justin Verlander. What will their rotation look like down the stretch?Pre-trade deadline Astros pitching rotationFramber Valdez, Christian Javier, Hunter Brown, Brandon Bielak, J.P FranceBefore the trade deadline...
2023-08-02 05:57
MLB Rumors: Cubs misfire, NY Mets rebuild, Braves indecision
MLB Rumors: The Cubs are done with Trey ManciniThe Trey Mancini experiment is done in Chicago.Mancini was a major MLB trade deadline addition in Houston this time last year. He was expected to split time in the outfield and at first base. Mancini did just that, but did not perform well.Aft...
2023-08-02 05:18
MLB Rumors: What an Astros-Mets trade for Justin Verlander 'favorites' would look like
Per Mark Feinsand, the Houston Astros are favorites to land New York Mets ace Justin Verlander. What would it cost to land him?A Justin Verlander return to Houston may very well be in the cards. Just a few weeks ago, this did not seem possible, as the New York Mets want to contend in 2024 and JV...
2023-08-02 02:49
MLB Rumors: Insider reveals Justin Verlander mystery team
Justin Verlander is the hottest name in the MLB rumors sphere ahead of the 6 PM trade deadline. One new mystery suitor has emerged.The New York Mets opened the MLB trade deadline floodgates with the decision to ship No. 1 ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers. A three-time Cy Young winner, Scher...
2023-08-02 00:19
MLB rumors: Justin Verlander wild card destinations, Pirates buzz, more
Some of the latest MLB rumors involving the Pittsburgh Pirates, Justin Verlander's future with the New York Mets, and Cincinnati Reds.The morning's MLB rumors with the MLB trade deadline just hours away start with the Cincinnati Reds.MLB rumors: Cincinnati Reds looking to boost rotat...
2023-08-01 22:51
MLB rumors: Orioles have leg up over Dodgers, Astros that could help land Verlander
The Baltimore Orioles might be viewed as the third-place team in the running for Justin Verlander, but a few connections should help them stand out.On Monday night, the Baltimore Orioles emerged as a possible fit for Justin Verlander. Then, Jon Morosi confirmed early deadline morning: The Oriole...
2023-08-01 22:26
MLB Rumors: Dodgers urgent targets, Red Sox alarm bells, Yankees blunder
MLB Rumors: Dodgers trade deadline push focused on 2 targetsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have a clear need for MLB-ready and postseason-ready starting pitching. Not only do they have a huge hole here, but they have two very clear targets in mind.Justin Verlander has been on their radar ever since h...
2023-08-01 09:52
Justin Verlander's Contract Is a Time Bomb
Justin Verlander is a hot name at the MLB trade deadline but his contract is a mess.
2023-08-01 07:49
Why Shohei Ohtani might hold Dodgers back from best possible move at deadline
The Dodgers have been linked to a major MLB trade deadline move for Justin Verlander but looking ahead to Shohei Ohtani's free agency could stay their hand.Dodgers fans, Jim Bowden of The Athletic has good news and bad news for you as the MLB trade deadline looms. Though it really depends w...
2023-08-01 06:47
MLB Rumors: Surprise Justin Verlander suitor enters chat at 11th hour
Mets ace Justin Verlander could be on the move at the MLB trade deadline and one AL East contender is now rumored to be involved.Since the Mets traded Max Scherzer to the Rangers, the fate of Justin Verlander has been hanging in the balance. Would New York commit to short-term winning and keep t...
2023-08-01 04:55