justin verlander

Tuesday afternoon, the Houston Astros announced that Justin Verlander underwent surgery on his right groin.

Verlander has been diagnosed with a mild lat strain and will be shut down for a period of time. This also means that his Opening Day status is up in the air.

Justin Verlander had another outstanding season for the Houston Astros in 2019. He finished with a record of 21-6, holding an ERA of 2.58.

When the Astros take on the New York Yankees in the ALCS beginning on Saturday, they will have Zack Greinke taking the ball in game 1.

When the National League All-Stars take the field Tuesday for the 90th All-Star game they will be facing one of the American League's best in Justin Verlander.

FOX 26 in Houston reports the extension would be for two years, $66 million; keeping Verlander one of the highest paid pitchers in MLB. Verlander led the Astros to a 2017 World Series title after being traded from Detroit.

Newly acquired relief pitcher, Roberto Osuna, looks to be the missing piece for the Houston Astros, however, he brings a little bit of baggage along with him to Houston.

The Astros and Mariners will play against each other 13 times after the All-Star Break; giving each team plenty of opportunity to win the AL West

Richard Verlander, father of Detroit Tigers Pitcher Justin Verlander,  joined The Sports Shack with Scott Fitzgerald and Alan Berger to discuss World Series action and his new book.

The MLB All-Star Game was more or less over after the first inning when Justin Verlander gave up five runs to the National League squad.