Justin Verlander is a professional baseball player who is currently playing as a pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on February 20th, 1983 in Virginia, United States. He attended Old Dominion University and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2004 MLB draft. More about Justin Verlander
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Verlander made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers in 2005 after just a year in the minor league. He quickly established himself as one of the game's most dominant pitchers, earning the American League Rookie of the Year Award in his first season. Verlander has won several awards and accolades throughout his career, such as the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award and two American League Cy Young Awards. He has also been selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game eight times.In total, we tracked 2502 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Justin Verlander (JUSTIN VERLANDER 2005 TOPPS Update SIGNATURE MOVES Red AUTO /25 RC BGS 9.5 Pop 1) was sold in September 2022 for $5999.00 while the cheapest item (2012 topps archives Justin Verlander Signed Card No. 67) found a new owner for $0.99 in September 2022. The month with the most items sold (44) was October 2011 with an average selling price of $42.50 for an autographed item of Justin Verlander. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2019 with $767.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $4.29 was October 2010. In average, an autographed item from Justin Verlander is worth $41.00.
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Justin Verlander to make season debut Friday as Astros ace returns from injury t (04/17/24): Verlander got a late start this season due to shoulder inflammation
Justin Verlander injury update: Astros pitcher could make next start in majors a (04/14/24): Verlander has been sidelined with shoulder inflammation since the start of spring training
Justin Verlander sees 'pandemic' of pitcher injuries: Everyone is throwing 'as h (04/08/24): Verlander, who is currently injured himself, said the pitch clock is not the sole culprit
Justin Verlander injury: Astros ace scheduled to begin rehab assignment on Sunda (04/04/24): The 41-year-old Verlander will become MLB's oldest active player when he returns from the injured list
The best MLB players by age, from teens Ethan Salas, Walker Jenkins to vets Char (04/03/24): Do athletes get better with age? Depends on what you're looking for
José Urquidy injury update: Astros starter undergoes MRI on elbow, adding more q (03/2024): Justin Verlander, meanwhile, continues his progress back from a shoulder injury
Justin Verlander injury: Astros star 'a little bit behind schedule' with shoulde (02/2024): Verlander turns 41 next week, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for 2024 Opening Day
What's next for Astros after Josh Hader deal? Three questions facing Houston wit (01/2024): Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Justin Verlander are all slated for free agency next winter
MLB's highest-paid players 2024: Largest contracts for next season as Shohei Oht (11/2023): Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander will both make $43.3M in 2024
MLB picks, best bets for Astros vs. Rangers in ALCS: Marcus Semien has strong hi (10/2023): We're 16-9 so far in the playoffs, so let's run it to 17-9 with this play
Vintage Justin Verlander shuts down Mariners, Astros open 1.5-game lead for thir (09/2023): The Astros are 15-2 in Verlander's 17 starts against the Mariners since he joined the team in 2017
Justin Verlander seems to have had 'constructive criticism' for Mets analytics t (08/2023): It's the latest twist in what's been a hugely disappointing season for the Mets
MLB trade rumors, deadline news: Latest on Mets' Justin Verlander, Yankees' Gley (07/2023): The biggest deal of 2023 trade season (so far) went down Saturday; what does Sunday have in store?
Verlander dealt automatic ball after late warmup (06/2023): Justin Verlander was called for an automatic ball in the New York Mets' 2-1 loss to Milwaukee on Monday night at Citi Field, after throwing his final warmup toss ahead of the third inning with 27 seconds left on the clock, 3 seconds later than allowed.
Mets' Justin Verlander becomes 21st MLB pitcher to get a win against all 30 team (05/2023): Verlander picked up his first career win against the Reds on Wednesday night
Verlander looks sharp, strikes out 6 in rehab start (04/2023): Right-hander Justin Verlander completed a 69-pitch rehab outing Friday for Double-A Binghamton and could be in line to make his New York Mets debut next week against the Detroit Tigers.
Mets Beat Marlins as Justin Verlander Hits Injured List (03/2023): The ace right-hander Justin Verlander’s being put on the injured list will test the team’s depth, but Max Scherzer and the Mets’ bullpen were enough to beat Miami.
MLB Power Rankings: Revamped Mets rotation hits No. 1 with co-aces Max Scherzer (02/2023): What teams have the best rotations in baseball? Let's rank the top 10
Mets' Justin Verlander, Marlins' Sandy Alcantara receive Cy Young Award plaques (01/2023): The two best pitchers in baseball are the most 'valuble' at their position
MLB Teams Spend More Than $2 Billion on Free Agents (12/2022): Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron Judge and San Diego splurged on Xander Bogaerts.
MLB rumors: Justin Verlander meets with Dodgers; Mets focus on Jacob deGrom (11/2022): Here's the latest from the Hot Stove with updates on Verlander, deGrom, Bogaerts, Abreu and more
Justin Verlander's World Series struggles continue with 'disappointing' outing i (10/2022): Verlander started off strong but two-out hits hurt him and the Astros on Friday night
The NL East race? Justin Verlander? What we're watching the final two weeks of t (09/2022): Our MLB experts pick out the one race, game, individual performance and more that they are tuning in to see during the rest of the regular season.
Justin Verlander injury update: Astros say ace's IL stint should be 'relatively (08/2022): Verlander exited his latest start early because of right calf discomfort
Astros vs. Mariners odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Saturday, July 23 be (07/2022): SportsLine simulated Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros featuring Logan Gilbert vs. Justin Verlander 10,000 times
Justin Verlander, Astros end Yankees' home win streak at 15 games (06/2022): Houston prevailed in a tight one on Friday night in the Bronx
Verlander flirts with fourth career no-hitter in win (05/2022): Justin Verlander missed out on his fourth no-hitter by five outs but still faced the minimum through eight innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 5-0 Tuesday night for their eighth straight win.
Miguel Cabrera reaches 3,000 hits: Mike Trout, Alex Rodriguez, Justin Verlander, (04/2022): Cabrera reached the milestone after his first-inning single against the Rockies on Saturday
Justin Verlander won’t start opener, Astros plan for early off-days (03/2022): Still sporting a 0.00 ERA after three spring training starts, Astros ace Justin Verlander won't start on Opening Day as Houston plans around the early-season schedule.
10 MLB players returning from injuries who could impact 2022 races, including Mi (02/2022): Several contenders are expected to welcome important players back from long-term injuries this season
Sources: Verlander's $50M deal approved by MLB (12/2021): Justin Verlander's two-year, $50 million agreement with the Houston Astros has been given formal approval by Major League Baseball, industry sources told ESPN Monday, even at a time when the owners have locked out the players in the ongoing labor battle.
MLB rumors: Yankees made offer to Justin Verlander; Rangers interested in Corey (11/2021): Here are Saturday's hot stove rumors
Astros will 'probably' extend qualifying offer to Justin Verlander, owner Jim Cr (10/2021): Verlander hasn't pitched since 2020 because of Tommy John surgery
Astros' Justin Verlander will not pitch in 2021 following Tommy John surgery, GM (08/2021): Verlander had his elbow rebuilt last October
Tigers release Franklin Pérez, key piece of Justin Verlander trade, ahead of sho (05/2021): Pérez finishes his Tigers career with just 26 regular-season innings, and none in the majors
Astros' Jake Odorizzi exits Saturday's start vs. Angels with forearm tightness (04/2021): Houston is already without Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez due to injury
Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Astros' Justin Verlander, Nats' Max Scherzer accused of do (01/2021): Ex-Angels clubhouse attendant Bubba Harkins named names in the latest phase of his lawsuit against the team and MLB
Shane Bieber wins AL Cy Young unanimously after dominant 2020 season (11/2020): The Cleveland ace became the first unanimous winner in the AL since Justin Verlander in 2011
Why losing Justin Verlander to surgery marks beginning of the end of Astros' sad (09/2020): The Cooperstown-worthy ace might have thrown his last pitch for Houston, but that might not be the only big change for the tarnished franchise.
Justin Verlander shut down with forearm strain; Astros ace's 2020 season in jeop (07/2020): Verlander showed no signs of wear and tear during his Opening Day start
MLB draft: The 10 biggest first-round misses from the last 20 years (06/2020): Matt Bush over Justin Verlander, Mark Appel at No. 1 and eight more picks that hurt
Astros' Justin Verlander was outstanding in 2019, but indicators show a decline (05/2020): The reigning AL Cy Young winner is going into his age-37 campaign
Verlander donating paycheck during shutdown (04/2020): Astros ace Justin Verlander says he'll give his weekly paycheck to coronavirus relief efforts during the shutdown.
Astros' Verlander has groin surgery, out 6 weeks (03/2020): Houston's Justin Verlander, slowed by injuries in spring training that included a groin issue, had surgery for that injury Tuesday and will be out six weeks, the Astros said.
Verlander (groin) throws 2 IP in simulated game (02/2020): Scratched from Thursday's start due to groin tightness, Justin Verlander threw approximately 30 pitches off a back-field mound in a simulated game before the Astros' game against Washington.
Verlander edges teammate for Cy Young (11/2019): The Houston Astros were carried by co-aces Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole this season. Verlander took home the big award.
Should Justin Verlander's World Series struggles call into question his status a (10/2019): David Samson offers his opinion of the Houston Astros star pitcher following his Game 6 loss
5 things to watch: How will the Tigers' bullpen hold up? When will Justin Verlan (04/2015): It will be interesting to see how manager Brad Ausmus juggles the bullpen and how the relief pitchers respond while the team is shorthanded.
Justin Verlander could start the season on the disabled list (03/2015): It's supposedly just an arm cramp, but Brad Ausmus isn't ruling out the DL.
Detroit Tigers over-under: What will Justin Verlander's earned-run average be in (02/2015): Perhaps no question is more pressing or important in determining the success of the Tigers than the effectiveness of Justin Verlander, who is now a year removed from surgery.
Has Justin Verlander Thrown Too Many Pitches? [VIDEO] (01/2015): Justin Verlander isn't hiding from it. He knows he has to be better in 2015.
Kate Upton named People's first-ever Sexiest Woman Alive, tells Justin Verlander (12/2014): Kate Upton was named the Sexiest Woman Alive by People Magazine during the first-ever People Magazine Awards on Thursday night held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. read more
Kate Upton flies off trapeze into beau Justin Verlander's arms (11/2014): Kate Upton has defied gravity by recently taking a trapeze class with boyfriend Justin Verlander at the Trapeze School New York that offers "two hour long classes."
Kate Upton Has Her Eyes on Boyfriend Justin Verlander After Changing Modeling Ag (10/2014): Now this is the look of love! Kate Upton stepped out with her boyfriend Justin Verlander in New York City this weekend with a giant smile on her face. Wearing a black leather...
Detroit Tigers' Brad Ausmus explains decision to start Justin Verlander over Dav (09/2014): Brad Ausmus explained his decision in picking Justin Verlander for Game 2 instead of David Price when he met with reporters prior to the Tigers' workout at Comerica Park.
Detroit’s Justin Verlander has solid outing in Chicago (08/2014): Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander continued his mastery of the White Sox, helping the Tigers beat Chicago 7-1. Detroit is one game ahead of the Mariners in the battle for the second AL wild-card spot.
Ticker: Kate Upton wants a puppy, but Justin Verlander's dog doesn't (07/2014): Kate Upton and Justin Verlander had a little fun on Instagram this week.
Detroit Tigers' Jeff Jones: Justin Verlander's past two games 'very encouraging' (06/2014): HOUSTON — Justin Verlander’s in-season overhaul is minor and major. The changes he has made are described as minor by Tigers manager Brad Ausmus and pitching coach Jeff Jones.
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander shows better command, increased velocity in win (05/2014): Verlander's velocity was up. He attacked hitters. His command was sharp. He pitched deep into the game.
Justin Verlander, Bryan Holaday play key roles as Detroit Tigers come from behin (04/2014): An RBI bunt single by Holaday knocked in the winning run for the Tigers, who have 10 come-from-behind wins already this season.
Win eludes him, but Tigers' Justin Verlander does the job on Opening Day (03/2014): Monday was the seventh Opening Day he's pitched, and he has only one victory. But he kind of shrugs this one off because he went just six innings.
Tigers' Justin Verlander on target for start on opening week (02/2014): To no one's surprise, his new manager included, Justin Verlander is progressing so niftily he should be ready for an opening week start when the Tigers begin their 2014 regular season.
AL Top Players: No. 5 Justin Verlander (01/2014): Ranking the top players in the American League.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander honored (11/2013): The U.S Navy and professional baseball are teaming up to honor a Detroit Tiger. Justin Verlander will be presented with the 2013 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Tigers' Justin Verlander picks up sweet ride -- a $250K Mercedes (10/2013): The SLS AMG Black Series costs about $250,000, and fewer than 200 are available in the United States, according to Car and Driver magazine.
Justin Verlander, Hanley Ramirez among big name X-factors in the postseason (09/2013): Every team left has one player who could be the difference between a deep October run and a quick exit.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander pledges $1M to expand support of veterans (08/2013): Verlander announced Wednesday his commitment of $1 million, which according to the Tigers will 'support the mental health and emotional well-being of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans and their families in Detroit, Richmond (Va.) and Norfolk (Va.).'
Justin Verlander smacked around again in Tigers' setback (07/2013): It was another missed game for Miguel Cabrera, his third in a row as he recovers from a sore left hip flexor muscle that knocked him out of Monday night's game in the fifth inning.
CAPUTO: Incompetent umpires best friends to Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander Sun (06/2013): There won’t be much outrage about it in this town.
Justin Verlander on Home Run Derby: 'I'd hit three or four' (05/2013): Tyler Cummings was nearly killed when a semi-truck hit him while he was riding ... While traveling along a rural stretch of Highway 151 north of Fond du Lac, a ...
Justin Verlander talks about bad thumb after Tuesday's win (04/2013): Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks about getting run support and his nicked-up thumb after Tuesday's 6-1 win over Minnesota at Comerica Park.
Tigers’ Justin Verlander Gets Record Deal (03/2013): The Detroit Tigers’ ace, Justin Verlander , agreed to a seven-year, $180 million contract, topping Felix Hernandez for the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history.
Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Tigers need to pay Justin Verlander what he wants (02/2013): If you're comfortable watching Verlander finish what should be a Hall of Fame career in another city, then more power to you. I'm not.
Justin Verlander's parents signing books in Midland and Bay City (01/2013): Richard and Kathy Verlander sign copies of thier book "Rocks Across the Pond" Feb. 4 and 5 in Midland and Bay City.
Justin Verlander's Parents in Studio! (12/2012): House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, largely controls the committee, and Roll ... Richard & Kathy Verlander talk about raising a superstar athlete.
Justin Verlander tries out his tree-to-green game (11/2012): It's not easy being a former Cy Young Award winner and MVP. At least on the golf course. Just ask Justin Verlander, who decided to make his foibles on the links very public on Sunday.
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander after World Series sweep: 'The '06 bitter taste (10/2012): Verlander: "The only thing that will appease that is a World Series title. To get so close and not win it is tough."
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander on Miguel Cabrera being MVP: 'Where would we be (09/2012): Verlander: "At this point, I think his case is made. I mean, we've got four games left and he's leading the league in Triple Crown categories."
Tigers' Justin Verlander has been pitching well, just not winning (08/2012): He has four no-decisions in a row. His record has been stuck at 12-7 since Aug. 6. It's the first time in his career he's had more than two consecutive no decisions.
Justin Verlander's streak ends in Tigers' rain-shortened loss (07/2012): On a wet Tuesday night at Fenway Park, a steady rain blowing up and over from Cape Cod Bay, Verlander's impressive streak of starts came to a soggy conclusion in the Tigers' 4-1 loss to the Red Sox.
David Price, Rays top Justin Verlander, Tigers, 4-2 (06/2012): ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It was "Zim Bear" night at Tropicana Field. The first 10,000 fans received a stuffed bear...
Baseball: Upstart Cleveland Indians beat Justin Verlander to complete sweep of D (05/2012): Team sends message to fans, favored Tigers
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander surprises 11-year-old fan during visit to MLB F (04/2012): Shayna Hersh of Hungtington Woods, Mich., saw Verlander pitch against the Yankees on Friday and then was surprised by a visit from the Tigers pitcher the next day.
MLB ad puts Justin Verlander in national spotlight (03/2012): TV ad puts Verlander back in national spotlight.
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander humorously explains inability to control compet (02/2012): Verlander says he can't even walk next to someone on the sidewalk without trying to beat them to their destination.
Video: Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander accepts awards, credits Jose Valverde (01/2012): Despite walking away with two awards Saturday night, Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander only needed to make one acceptance speech.
Tigers ace Justin Verlander named runner-up for AP male athlete of year (12/2011): Tigers ace Justin Verlander was named runner-up for this year’s Male Athlete of the Year, chosen by members of The Associated Press.
Keidel: Unjustified Justin Verlander (11/2011): Sometimes an argument is simple, no matter how muddled and complex we make it. If Pedro in his prime couldn’t win the MVP, then Justin isn’t justified.
Marc Narducci: Gloucester's new baseball coach was a batterymate of Justin Verla (10/2011): John Oehler has a resumé that suggests he is more than ready for his first varsity head coaching job in South Jersey.
Baseball: Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander take on New York Yankees (09/2011): Prime-time matchup of aces Verlander, CC Sabathia on tap in Game 1 at Yankee Stadium as baseball playoffs begin; Texas Rangers also host Tampa Bay Rays earlier Friday.
Tigers' Justin Verlander becomes majors' first 20-game winner | Baseball noteboo (08/2011): Even on a day when Justin Verlander said he couldn't find a single pitch that was working for him, he still managed to do just enough to secure the first 20-victory season of his career.
As Angels' Jered Weaver loses his cool, Tigers' Justin Verlander earns edge in C (07/2011): Verlander certainly didn’t win the award based on this start, but certainly bolstered his already very strong case.
CAPUTO: In a way, this was Justin Verlander's best start so far this season WITH (06/2011): It didn’t begin well for Justin Verlander Thursday at Comerica Park.
Baseball: Tigers' Justin Verlander flirts with back-to-back no-hitters (05/2011): Hall of Famer Killebrew says his cancer is incurable and he will enter hospice care
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Detroit Tigers Links: Justin Verlander excels in NCAA bracket pool (03/2011): When it comes to making college basketball brackets, Verlander — who pitched in the same conference as VCU — is all business.
Justin Verlander focused, eyeing another big season (02/2011): LAKELAND, Fla. - In 2006, Justin Verlander helped Detroit reach the World Series in his first full season as a...