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Pirates’ Mitch Keller joins unreal Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw club with stunning feat

Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Mitch Keller is joining elite company. The Buccos’ starter is one of only five MLB pitchers since 2013 to have 7+ wins before June in back-to-back seasons, according to OPTAStats.

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Houston Astros Ace Wows With Stellar Outing Despite Loss

The Houston Astros have a future first-ballot Hall of Famer on their roster and he had another vintage performance on Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 30

Houston Astros' Offense Hits New Low In Crushing Loss

All the Houston Astros had to do was score two runs by the end of the ninth inning on Wednesday, and they would have won. Instead, they only scored one run, and they lost.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 30

MLB strikeout props for 5/30: Fade Yanks' Rodon at plus money

Coming off a 2-1 day in strikeout props with one +280 winner on a Justin Verlander alternate line, we're looking to stay hot with another three-pack of picks for Thursday's MLB slate.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Thu. 5/30

MLB best bets: D-backs vs. Mets +1000 same game parlay for Thu. 5/30

MLB best bets: Odds, picks, predictions for Tigers vs. Red Sox for Thu. 5/30

MLB News / ClutchPoints / May 30

Justin Verlander drops ultimate George Kirby praise after epic pitching duel

In a duel between old school and new school, Justin Verlander and George Kirby each pitched strong games as the Seattle Mariners faced the Houston Astros.

Justin Verlander News / ClutchPoints / May 30

Justin Verlander hits Astros with reality check after wasted vintage start vs. Mariners

At 41 years old, Justin Verlander continues to prove that he can still dazzle on the mound. He did that again Wednesday night against the Seattle Mariners

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / May 30

Astros Lose Third Game in Seattle in Extras, 2-1

Anemic bats waste yet another superb pitching effort News Flash: You probably need to score more than one or two runs a game if you want to compete for first place.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 7 hours ago

Look of the Day for 5/29: With these guys on the hill, the Under's the bill

With no NBA on the schedule for Wednesday night, let's switch over to MLB for our next Look of the Day. Let's keep this profit train rolling, shall we?

MLB home run props for 5/29: Good matchup, good price for Trevino

MLB strikeout props for 5/29: Justin time for a Verlander prop

MLB best bets: Prop picks and predictions for Wed. 5/29

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 29

MLB strikeout props for 5/29: Justin time for a Verlander prop

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Tuesday night. It happens. Now back to .500 for the week, let's get back into the green with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

Orioles to start ace Corbin Burnes in rubber game vs. Red Sox

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Wed. 5/29

MLB best bets: Prop picks and predictions for Wed. 5/29

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Stars-Oilers Game 4: Try on this +3023 same-game parlay

We're quickly running out of time to bet on playoff basketball and hockey, so we might as well make the most of it for these last few weeks.

NHL bets: Two plus-money looks for Dallas-Edmonton Game 4

NHL best bets: Stars vs. Oilers Game 4 odds, preview, prediction for Wed. 5/29

NHL predictions for Stars vs. Oilers: Game 4 same-game parlay for Wed. 5/29

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 29

Houston Astros Young Starter Seemingly Has Put Early Struggles Behind Him

The Houston Astros came into the season knowing they would be down two of their projected starting pitchers. Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy started the year on the injured list after the ace came into camp behind scheduled and the righty veteran picked up a forearm strain.

Justin Verlander News / Last Word On Sports / May 25

Houston Astros Ace One Step Closer to Hall of Fame

Justin Verlander’s case for being a future Hall of Famer just got a little stronger as he entered the top 10 on the MLB all-time strikeout list. The Astros

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / May 25

Houston Astros Star Pitcher Makes History In Great Outing On May 24

Houston Astros Starting Pitching Justin Verlander made history in Houston’s 6-3 win on the road against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. With a strikeout in the bottom of the second inning against Abraham Toro, Verlander passed Greg Maddux for 10th place on the all-time strikeouts list with 3,372 punchouts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

MLB home run props for 5/24: Semien our favorite HR bet

We struck out in home run props on Thursday night, but we still have one more day this week to cash a plus-money ticket. Let's finish the week with a bang with three HR bets for Friday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for 5/24: Miles is the way to go

MLB Opening Pitch: DiSturco's expert picks, odds, predictions for Fri. 5/24

Upbeat Twins hoping to stay hot vs. reeling Rangers

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Daz Cameron, A's set to size up Astros' Justin Verlander

Daz Cameron will get an opportunity to exact a measure of revenge against the franchise that never gave him a chance when the Oakland Athletics open a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Friday night.

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Could Justin Verlander be open to a return to his former team?

For a second straight season, Verlander might be reuniting with a former team of his at the trade deadline.

Watch: Astros pitcher ejected after foreign substance check

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / May 16

Houston Astros Ace 'Probably Would Like' To Play for Los Angeles Dodgers

The rumors around Justin Verlander continue to heat up as the Houston Astros could be in a position to move the veteran at the trade deadline. While they've largely struggled for much of the season, the Astros are only 5.5 games out of first place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / May 14

Astros’ Justin Verlander calls out analytics for starting pitcher ‘epidemic’

Superstar pitcher Justin Verlander has seen plenty of changes throughout his 21 years in the MLB. The 41-year-old has never been too shy to speak his mind, and he’s now denouncing the usage of analytics in baseball shortly after tossing yet another excellent outing for the Houston Astros.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Justin Verlander in command as Astros blast Tigers

Justin Verlander pitched seven dominant innings and the visiting Houston Astros rolled to a 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Verlander, who pitched for Detroit from 2005-17, retired the first 14 batters he faced.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Astros' Justin Verlander relishes return to Detroit

Justin Verlander returning to pitch at Detroit's Comerica Park is always an event for him and Tigers fans. Verlander, a longtime ace for the team, will start for the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Will Justin Verlander be traded this summer?

With the Astros out to a rough start here in 2024, speculation has been mounting that they may have to consider a deadline selloff this summer.

Watch: Astros woes continue in one-run loss to Mariners

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Justin Verlander, Astros aim to slow quick-starting Cubs

The Chicago Cubs teed off on the struggling Houston Astros in the first inning each of the past two nights. The Cubs will try to continue causing early damage Thursday afternoon when they aim for a sweep of the visiting Astros in the finale of a three-game series.

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