"Listen, I think I came back from the neck injury a little fast," Verlander said Friday about the neck issue that sidelined ...

It did little, though, to dispel questions about Justin ... INSIDER: Verlander says playoff role is 'not my decision' Houston led 6-1 after three innings. Verlander did not finish the fifth, exiting ...

As the Astros track toward a fourth straight division title and an eighth straight season of postseason baseball, how, if at all, will Justin Verlander ... dropped from 44.4% last year down ...

(AP) — Justin Verlander picked up his first win ... He has yet to play the outfield in consecutive games since coming back Sept. 6 Verlander (4-6) gave up two runs and four hits over five ...

(AP) — Justin Verlander picked up his first win ... you can't wait to throw him out there,” Astros manager Joe Espada said. Verlander (4-6) gave up two runs and four hits over five innings ...

(AP) — Justin Verlander ... Sept. 6. “To have a guy like that on the bench, you'd rather have him on the field, but when you have him on the bench, you can't wait to throw him out there,” Astros ...

Justin Verlander handed the baseball to his manager and began the walk to his dugout. He adjusted his cap and shook his head several times. He approached the first-base line with his gaze lowered. In ...