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Week 16 MLB Injury Report: Verlander, Darvish, Uptons

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish

The All-Star break isn’t all that long but it gives plenty of guys around the league enough time to heal the wears and tears of the first 90-some-odd games. Even All-Stars like Jordan Zimmerman, Freddie Freeman, and Jeff Locke opted to skip out of the game and use the break to recover from various ailments. […]

Justin Verlander Is Human

Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander has a ritual — he eats Taco Bell the night before every start. But no; this has nothing to do with it either.

Who is Max Scherzer?

Max Scherzer

Scherzer’s quietly been one of the American League’s best pitchers since his arrival in Detroit, but he’s hidden behind even greater things like Miguel Cabrera’s bid for a second Triple Crown, Justin Verlander’s mediocrity, and Jose Valverde’s uncertainty.

ALCS Game 3: Justin Verlander Dominates New York

Justin Verlander

When Justin Verlander takes the mound baseball fans know they are in for a pitching treat. Tuesday night was like an early Halloween for Detroit fans. Verlander tricked New York hitters all night as the Tigers went on to win 2-1 while taking a three games to zero lead in the ALCS. For my money […]

ALDS Game 1: Oakland Swings and Misses

Oakland Athletics

Yeah, yeah, Verlander Shmerlader. We get it. He’s lights out, but tonight’s Oakland lineup made themselves ripe for the picking. In tonight’s 3-1 win against the A’s, Justin Verlander struck out 11 over seven innings, allowing only one run on a Coco Crisp solo shot in the first inning. It should be noted the A’s […]