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Sat, Sep 27, 2025

7:37 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (4-11) earned the win against the Rockies on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings.

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

8:08 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) didn't factor into the decision against the Cardinals on Saturday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out six.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

7:30 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (1-10) took the loss Thursday against the Padres, allowing seven runs on seven hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Wed, Jul 23, 2025

3:47 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (1-8) earned the win against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing one hit and five walks while striking out three over five scoreless innings.

Sat, Jul 19, 2025

9:28 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) (0-8) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on nine hits and two walks over 2.2 innings as the Giants fell 4-0 to the Blue Jays. He failed to strike out a batter.

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

7:40 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (0-7) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits across six innings. He struck out seven.

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

3:00 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) Giants reinstated Verlander (personal) from the paternity list Monday.

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

6:30 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) Giants placed Verlander on the paternity list Friday, Justice delos Santos of San Jose Mercury News reports.

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

3:27 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) (0-4) took the loss against Cleveland on Wednesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 4.2 innings.

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

5:41 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) Giants activated Verlander (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Guardians on Wednesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

3:18 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

10:19 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) threw 65 pitches in a simulated game at Coors Field on Wednesday and could rejoin the Giants during their series against the Guardians, which begins June 17, per MLB.com.

Mon, Jun 09, 2025

9:57 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Wednesday in Colorado, MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jun 07, 2025

12:00 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) threw 35-40 pitches in a simulated game at Oracle Park on Friday and will be reevaluated Saturday, according to MLB.com.

Mon, Jun 02, 2025

7:30 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Sat, May 31, 2025

2:59 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) Bob Melvin said Saturday that Verlander (pectoral) isn't expected to make his next start, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Tue, May 27, 2025

4:11 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) (pectoral) threw around 40 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Thu, May 22, 2025

4:31 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) Giants placed Verlander on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right pectoral strain, Justice delos Santos of San Jose Mercury News reports.

Wed, May 21, 2025

6:46 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to pec soreness, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mon, May 19, 2025

7:03 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) manager Bob Melvin said Monday that Verlander is dealing with a slight pectoral issue, but he is optimistic the pitcher will make his next scheduled start Saturday versus the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

11:45 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) revealed after Sunday's start against the Athletics that he was dealing with a physical issue that affected his velocity and mechanics, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Sun, May 18, 2025

6:44 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) allowed two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out one over four innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Sunday.

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

9:45 AM - Justin Verlander (SF) (0-2) took the loss Friday as the Giants were downed 2-0 by the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

7:14 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Reds after allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

1:41 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) said Monday that he began throwing much earlier than usual this offseason and is already touching 92 mph, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

7:30 PM - Justin Verlander (SF) signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

11:02 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) said Wednesday that he planned to continue his major-league career in 2025, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

11:07 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) is not on the Astros' roster for the American League Wild Card Series versus the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

9:25 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-7 win over the Angels, surrendering six runs on eight hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out four.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

10:08 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (4-6) picked up the win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings while striking out two.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

9:32 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing eight runs on eight hits and a walk over three innings.

Mon, Sep 02, 2024

7:27 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (3-5) took the loss Monday against the Reds, allowing five runs on eight hits and four walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024

6:01 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (3-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six.

11:25 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Astros activated Verlander (neck) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sun, Aug 18, 2024

12:16 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (neck) is tentatively scheduled to return for Wednesday's game against Boston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

2:01 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday on SportsTalk 790 that Verlander (neck) will make his second rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sun, Aug 11, 2024

3:56 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) threw 52 pitches and allowed one run over three innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwestreports.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

5:35 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Aug 06, 2024

6:43 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) will likely begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Aug 04, 2024

3:33 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) threw 37 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Aug 02, 2024

11:58 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Verlander (neck) will throw a bullpen session in the next few days before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.

Tue, Jul 30, 2024

11:52 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) will throw from the main mound at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jul 26, 2024

5:34 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jul 14, 2024

12:22 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jul 13, 2024

1:37 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

4:56 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) said Tuesday that he's increased the frequency of his flat-ground throwing, but there remains no timetable for when he will throw off a mound, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

12:17 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander (neck) will not return prior to the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

5:41 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Verlander (neck) resumed playing catch from 60 feet Sunday and "felt good," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Jun 26, 2024

12:29 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Verlander (neck) hasn't resumed playing catch and won't accompany the team to New York for this weekend's three-game series versus the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 25, 2024

1:55 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said in an interview with SportsTalk 790 on Tuesday that Verlander (neck) has yet to resume throwing, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

4:56 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Astros placed Verlander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, due to neck discomfort.

2:03 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said in an interview on SportsTalk 790 in Houston on Tuesday that Verlander's (neck) progress has been "slower than we expected," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jun 16, 2024

12:37 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (neck) played catch Sunday and manager Joe Espada left the door open for to return to Houston's rotation this week against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Jun 15, 2024

12:34 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) was scratched from his start Saturday versus the Tigers due to neck discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:00 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (undisclosed) will no longer start Saturday's contest against the Tigers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Mon, Jun 10, 2024

11:02 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Angels, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three over five innings.

Thu, May 30, 2024

10:12 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) did not factor into the decision Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings while striking out nine.

Wed, May 08, 2024

11:04 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (1-1) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up seven runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over five innings as the Astros were routed 10-3 by the Yankees. He struck out two.

Thu, May 02, 2024

7:20 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) pitched seven innings in a no-decision against the Guardians on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two.

Sat, Apr 20, 2024

10:01 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (1-0) picked up the win in Friday's 4-2 victory over the Nationals, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

4:50 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Friday against the Nationals.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

12:13 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Verlander (shoulder) will make his season debut Friday against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

5:14 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

1:38 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (shoulder) could make his season debut Friday against the Nationals, though the two have yet to talk since the right-hander's rehab start Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Apr 12, 2024

5:06 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will make his second rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024

6:35 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Monday that Verlander (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and will have another minor-league rehab start on the weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:42 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and a walk over three innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

4:59 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Apr 02, 2024

6:46 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Verlander (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday before pitching in a minor-league game a few days later, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Apr 01, 2024

4:30 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) threw a three-inning, 52-pitch simulated game Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Mar 30, 2024

4:27 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

12:21 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Astros placed Verlander (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 26, 2024

4:13 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) threw 32 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Mar 25, 2024

5:09 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will throw a two-inning, 30-to-35 pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 reports.

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

3:03 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session at Minute Maid Park on Monday or Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

9:50 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander won't pitch in the Astros' remaining four Grapefruit League games nor the team's two exhibitions leading up to Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 18, 2024

10:24 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Monday that Verlander will face hitters "in the next day or two," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

10:30 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Verlander (shoulder) will throw a light bullpen session Sunday, and if that goes well, the right-hander will advance to throwing live batting practice, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

2:23 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) bounced back well from a bullpen session Thursday and said Friday that he's "definitely getting close to facing hitters," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Fri, Mar 08, 2024

12:09 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) said he ramped up his throwing intensity during a 60-pitch bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 05, 2024

9:49 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Verlander (shoulder) will begin the season on the injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 03, 2024

12:02 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Sunday that appeared to include some breaking balls, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

9:54 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Feb 28, 2024

9:54 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) felt good during a bullpen session Tuesday but isn't yet ready to face hitters, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Feb 26, 2024

12:02 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (shoulder) will ramp up the intensity of his throwing during a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

2:19 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that he's "encouraged" with Verlander's (shoulder) progress, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 16, 2024

9:50 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Verlander's (shoulder) arm is feeling good following Thursday's bullpen session, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 14, 2024

9:25 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) said Wednesday that he's "a couple weeks behind" schedule after his right shoulder didn't bounce back as hoped during his offseason throwing program, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

3:09 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) will start Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday at Texas, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

4:51 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Sunday in Houston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Oct 09, 2023

5:15 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Verlander is "probably not" an option to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Twins on short rest, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

12:39 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) will start for the Astros on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS versus the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

10:37 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out five.

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

4:48 AM - Justin Verlander (Hou) (10-6) got the win Sunday over the Tigers, allowing just two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

5:20 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) manager Dusty Baker said Verlander is lined up to start Saturday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Aug 01, 2023

2:55 PM - Justin Verlander (Hou) Astros acquired Verlander from the Mets on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

8:22 AM - Justin Verlander (NYM) (6-5) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out five.

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

9:52 AM - Justin Verlander (NYM) (5-5) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two hits and four walks over six scoreless innings in a 9-3 victory over the Yankees. He struck out six.

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

10:08 AM - Justin Verlander (NYM) (4-5) picked up the win Wednesday in a 5-1 victory over the White Sox, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over eight innings. He struck out seven.

Sat, Jul 15, 2023

10:04 AM - Justin Verlander (NYM) (3-5) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on two hits and six walks over five innings as the Mets fell 6-0 to the Dodgers. He struck out six.

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