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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer works against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Scherzer passes Verlander for 10th on career strikeout list, most in active pitchers

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

FILE - Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo uses a weighted ball to warm up in the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, March 6, 2024, in Surprise, Ariz. Velocity training is the rage in baseball from the youth levels up through the majors. Players go through specialized programs – often using series of progressively weighted baseballs – in the hopes of speeding up their bodies and arms, pushing them to the limits of what might be possible for their age and ability. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risks

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after winning a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

October baseball arrives with 12-team bracket set, postseason action beginning Tuesday

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Vintage Verlander silences Seattle as Astros top M’s 5-1 to open key series in playoff race

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Jasson Dominguez runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros in his first at-bat in the majors, in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Prized prospect Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player to homer in 1st big league at-bat

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Justin Verlander faces former teammate Miguel Cabrera one more time as Astros rout Tigers 17-4

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander responds to questions before a baseball game against the New York Yankees Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Verlander is back with the Astros after a ‘whirlwind’ few days following his trade from the Mets

By Jerry Beach - Associated Press

New York Mets' Justin Verlander pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to Astros

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey, third from left, has a mound conference with pitcher Trevor Williams, third from right, in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, July 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals after dealing Scherzer

By Larry Fleisher - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during the first inning of a baseball game Aug. 23, 2022, in Houston. Verlander won the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, Nov. 16. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Justin Verlander agrees to 2-year, $86.7 million contract with Mets

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris. Judge won the American League MVP Award on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in voting by a Baseball Writers' Association of America panel. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) **FILE**

Judge looms as Verlander, Turner deals heat up winter meetings

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Astros’ Verlander, Marlins’ Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto, right, celebrates his solo homer with Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper during the 10th inning in Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander works out ahead of Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Houston. Game 1 of the series starts Friday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Verlander seeks his first World Series game win, third Cy Young Award

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on from the dugout during the ninth inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Regular-season success matters less as MLB playoffs expand

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press