Justin Verlander
Yankees, Astros respond to playoff-ball controversy
HOUSTON — A recent report indicated baseballs aren’t going as far in the postseason as they did in the regular season, when record home run numbers were produced. And the Cardinals said Saturday their analytics were specific about the balls lacking distance. Asked about that before Game 1 of the ALCS between the Yankees and …
Breaking down Yankees-Astros ALCS matchup
Forget the World Series. This ALCS is the matchup people have been waiting for, as the 107-win Astros and 103-win Yankees are set to meet for the second time in three years with a trip to the Fall Classic on the line. In 2017, the wild-card Yankees were a surprise to get that far and …
Astros’ Justin Verlander dominates in another postseason gem
HOUSTON — Astros ace Justin Verlander continued to move up the all-time postseason charts during a dominant seven-inning outing on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of their American League Division Series matchup. Verlander blanked the Rays over seven innings, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out eight. Houston …
Astros stunned in historic upset at sportsbooks
For the second time in two weeks, the Houston Astros lost as historic favorites with Justin Verlander on the mound, helping sportsbooks to a profitable night Wednesday. Despite closing as +435 underdogs at Caesars Sportsbook and managing only two hits off Verlander in their 2-1 victory, the visiting Tigers pulled off the largest upset in …
