5 HOURS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM
National League power rankings: Can Mets still thrive without closer Edwin Diaz? With Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer at the top of the rotation, New York should have the key ingredient to a great season.
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer as Tigers through the years Before they were Mets, the two pitching aces led the top of the rotation of the Detroit Tigers.
3 DAYS AGO • DETROITNEWS.COM
Starting third game of season Verlander will start the third game of the Mets' season against Miami on April 1, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Starting in the Mets' third game puts Verlander in line to pitch in New York's home opener, which manager Buck Showalter said was the goal. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has been looking like his usual self this spring with a 2.25 ERA and 0.88 WHIP through 16 innings.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again
The National League East made a strong argument as the majors’ toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
This could be the last time for Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to play together with a chance to lead the Los Angeles Angels back to the playoffs3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inflategate? Bouncy basketballs hot topic at March Madness
Players and coaches in the NCAA Tournament may be breathing life into a new controversy: Inflategate4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets
It’s a fair assumption that Father Time will catch up with Justin Verlander one of these days4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final
Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to Mookie Betts to Mike Trout5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't find plate Monday Verlander gave up two runs on two hits and six walks over 4.2 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He struck out three.
Impact The 2022 AL Cy Young Award winner came into the game with zero walks in 11.1 spring innings, not to mention 16 strikeouts, so Verlander can probably get a mulligan on this one. The Mets aren't expecting him to repeat last season's incredible 1.75 ERA and 0.83 WHIP, but after handing him a two-year, $87 million contract in the offseason, the team is counting on him to pitch like an ace and hopefully win at least 15 games for the 13th time in his Hall of Fame career.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Justin Verlander walks six in fourth spring training start against Nationals Justin Verlander struggled in his fourth Grapefruit League start, walking six in Monday’ s 3-2 loss against the Washington Nationals. Shorts...
6 DAYS AGO • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Fans eight Cards Verlander gave up only one hit over five scoreless innings while striking out eight in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
Impact The right-hander fired 51 of 71 pitches for strikes as he continues a dominant spring. Verlander has a dazzling 16:0 K:BB through 11.1 innings in Grapefruit League action, and the 2022 AL Cy Young Award winner appears more than ready for the beginning of the regular season. Mets manager Buck Showalter has yet to announce whether Verlander or Max Scherzer will get the Opening Day start, but there's no wrong answer between the two aces.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer to Start Opening Day for New York Mets, Justin Verlander Will get Home Opener Max Scherzer will start Opening Day for the Mets, and Justin Verlander will get the home opener.
MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Max Scherzer to Start Opening Day for New York Mets, Justin Verlander Will get Home Opener Max Scherzer will start Opening Day for the Mets, and Justin Verlander will get the home opener.
MARCH 15 • KANSASCITY.COM
New York Mets ace Justin Verlander Looks Sharp in Latest Spring Start Mets ace Justin Verlander looked sharp in his latest start of the spring.
MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Verlander on brother Justin joining the Mets | 'I think he was born for it' The New York Mets signed three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year, $86.67 million contract this offseason.
MARCH 10 • NJ.COM
Hitting technology could help baseball's struggling lineups
Major league hitters are working with the sport's brightest minds to close the gap on a technology-driven pitching renaissanceMARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will face Houston on Friday Verlander will be on the mound Friday against the Astros in a Grapefruit League start, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Verlander's second spring start will come against his former team. The right-hander made his Grapefruit League debut with the Mets on Sunday, an went three innings while allowing a run on two hits against the Marlins. In 2022 while a member of the Astros, Verlander was the 2022 Cy Young winner with a 1.75 ERA and 185:29 K:BB over 175 innings of work and helped the club to a World Series title.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Don't Be Shocked If Justin Verlander Keeps Defying Baseball's Aging Curve When the New York Mets signed Justin Verlander to a two-year, $86 million contract in December, there were a few reasonable ways for fans to...
MARCH 7 • FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM
Looks good in spring debut Verlander gave up a run on two hits and struck out three in three innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
Impact Making his first appearance of the spring, Verlander fired 28 of 35 pitches for strikes and already looks just about ready for Opening Day. The 40-year-old won his third AL Cy Young Award last season with the Astros, and after signing a two-year, $87 million deal with the Mets this winter, the seemingly ageless ace might just take a run at the NL award in 2023.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Mets newcomer Justin Verlander pitches 3 innings in spring debut
New York Mets newcomer Justin Verlander made his spring debut Saturday, throwing as a National Leaguer for the first time.MARCH 4
Mets newcomer Verlander pitches 3 innings in spring debut
Justin Verlander pitched three smooth innings in his first outing since signing with the New York MetsMARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Mets star Justin Verlander is emulating Nolan Ryan and dabbling with a changeup The changeup has been a weapon for Justin Verlander in the past. But it could be once again late in his career — as it was for Nolan Ryan.
MARCH 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Making spring debut Saturday Verlander will start Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact It will be the first start for Verlander in a Mets' uniform. The right-hander signed a two-year, $86.66 million deal in December with a vesting option for 2025 after a dominant 2022 season where he posted a 1.75 ERA and 185:29 K:BB over 175 innings. The reigning Cy Young Award winner will pitch at the top of the Mets' rotation, and once again should be a fantasy stalwart during the 2023 campaign.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Verlander struggling to figure out timing in first 'normal' spring training since 2019 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Justin Verlander can’t remember whether he’s on time or not. It’s been so long since he’s experienced anything that c...
FEBRUARY 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
