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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Verlander saluted back at Comerica, Astros beat Tigers 3-2

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel, Marwin Gonzalez, Alex Bregman and Tony Kemp, from left, celebrate the team's 8-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Gonzalez homers again as surging Astros beat Angels 8-3

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado, right, celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Emilio Pagan in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Verlander 200th W, Astros 5 HRs, top A’s 9-4 to avoid sweep

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Astros edge Dodgers in World Series rematch

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

American League, Boston Red Sox pitcher Justin Verlander (35) shoots pictures during the MLB Home Run Derby, at Nationals Park, Monday, July 16, 2018 in Washington. The 89th MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Justin Verlander close to home for All-Star Game

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Detroit Tigers' John Hicks hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Sunday, July 15, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tigers rough up Verlander in 6-3 win over Astros

By BY JOSHUA KOCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 5, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and his wife, model Kate Upton attend an NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets in Houston. Upton and Verlander are expecting their first child. Upton announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Saturday, July 14, 2018, in a post with the hashtag &quot;pregnant in Miami&quot; where she tagged Verlander. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

On deck: Kate Upton, Justin Verlander expecting baby

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Verlander throws 5-hit shutout, Astros blank Angels 2-0

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Cole strikes out 9 as Astros win 4-1, sweep A’s

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Matt Koch throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sharp Koch leads Diamondbacks to 3-1 win over Astros

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Houston Astros' starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Verlander, Astros beat Angels 5-2; Pujols HR for 2,994th hit

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Houston Astros' Max Stassi watches his three-run home run off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tyson Ross during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Morton, Stassi lead Astros over Padres 4-1 for series win

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Second base umpire Ed Hickox, left, watches as Houston Astros' George Springer, right, rounds second after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers' Cole Hamels on a lead at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, March 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-1 in opener

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew prepare the infield at Marlins Park before the opening day baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Marlins, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

The Latest: Matt Davidson homers 3 times vs Royals

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander throws live batting practice during spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

With too many starters, Houston’s Hinch must make decision

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks aback to the dugout after the Los Angeles Dodgers scored two runs during the sixth inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Verlander vanquished: Astros lose lead, Dodgers force Game 7

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson celebrates his home run off against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 6 of baseball's World Series Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers beat Astros 3-1, force World Series to Game 7

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel watches his three-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) **FILE**

Astros, Dodgers set World Series HR record amid juiced ball buzz

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager celebrates after a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander during the sixth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Verlander, Keuchel and more convinced baseballs are juiced

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel is congratulated by George Springer after hitting a home run during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The Latest: Astros take wild Game 5, take 3-2 lead to LA

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