Why is Justin Verlander not pitching in All-Star Game?
Why did Verlander not pitch in the All-Star Game
HOUSTON — Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, the leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award through the first five months of the regular season, was pulled from Sunday's game against the Orioles at Minute Maid Park after only three innings with right calf discomfort. He threw 60 pitches.
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What has happened to Justin Verlander
Verlander signed a three-year deal with New York in the offseason. The veteran pitcher was coming off winning the 2022 AL Cy Young Award with the Houston Astros. It was the fifth time in his career that he won the award.
Did Justin Verlander pitch in the All-Star Game this year
Aces Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Max Fried all inactive for MLB All-Star Game after weekend starts. NEW YORK — Houston's Justin Verlander, the Yankees' Gerrit Cole and Atlanta's Max Fried won't be active for the All-Star Game after weekend starts.
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Has anyone thrown a no hitter in the All-Star Game
With only seven shutouts in All-Star history, it's no surprise that there have been no no-hitters since the tradition began in 1933.
Why did Astros players opt out of All-Star Game
The Astros will not have an All-Star in Denver after Ryan Pressly (paternity) and Michael Brantley (injury) pull out.
How long is Justin Verlander out for
Hours before their 2023 opener, the New York Mets announced that right-hander Justin Verlander was going onto the injured list with a "low grade teres major strain" in his side – but will continue to throw and be re-evaluated in a week.
What did the Tigers get for Justin Verlander
The Tigers had sent Justin Verlander to the Astros right at the buzzer of MLB's now-defunct waiver deadline. In exchange for a franchise cornerstone, the Tigers received three prospects: Franklin Pérez, Daz Cameron and Jake Rogers.
Who is not pitching in All-Star Game
Ohtani to slug — but not pitch — in All-Star Game. Shohei Ohtani won't be a two-way player for Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. The Angels superstar revealed that news during his All-Star availability on Monday, saying that he does not plan to pitch in the Midsummer Classic.
Which pitcher has the most MLB All-Star game starts
Don Drysdale
Don Drysdale is the All-Star leader in games started (tied with five), innings pitched (all alone with 19.1), strikeouts (all alone with nineteen) and until 2005 games pitched when Roger Clemens passed his total of eight.
Who threw 103 mph in All-Star Game
The pitch was clocked at 103 mph, making it the fastest pitch hit for a home run in the Statcast era (breaking Kurt Suzuki's home run off of a Chapman 102 mph pitch the previous year). It was also Chapman's first home run given up to a left-handed batter since Luke Scott of the Baltimore Orioles did so in 2011.
Who is the lowest scoring All-Star
On the other end of the spectrum, the lowest points total in All-Star history was put up in the third ever All-Star Game in 1953 where the East and West shared just 154 points with the West coming out on to to record their first ever All-Star win 79-75.
Did the Astros get booed at the All-Star Game
As expected, manager Dusty Baker and the three Astros players – Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander – at Tuesday night's All-Star Game in Los Angeles got booed, but Valdez accomplished a first in franchise history.
Who were the Astros players booed at the All-Star Game
Astros players Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, and Framber Valdez were greeted with loud boos throughout Dodgers Stadium when the All-Star Game participants were introduced. Houston's Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez both opted out of the All-Star game due to injuries.
Can Verlander get 300 wins
If he can pitch the way he pitched last season after coming back from Tommy John surgery at this stage of his career, Justin Verlander can go the distance one more time, all the way to 300.
Where will Verlander go 2023
Justin Verlander signed a 2 year / $86,666,666 contract with the New York Mets, including $86,666,666 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $43,333,333. In 2023, Verlander will earn a base salary of $43,333,333, while carrying a total salary of $43,333,333.
Who won the Verlander trade
Astros land former AL Cy Young winner, send 3 prospects to Tigers. HOUSTON — The Astros pulled off a blockbuster trade late Thursday, acquiring former American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander from the Detroit Tigers.
Did Justin Verlander want to be traded
Verlander wanted to go to a contender, and he had always been intrigued by the National League. He told the Tigers he would approve a trade to four teams: the Yankees, Astros, Dodgers and Cubs — the latter two reportedly showing interest.
Who got snubbed from MLB All-Star Game
MLB All-Star Game 2022: Ty France, Tommy Edman among biggest snubs.
Why didn t Ohtani pitch in the All-Star Game
Ohtani said that he won't pitch for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star Game, as he's instead "prioritizing" the regular season and returning to the mound for the Angels' first game of the second half Friday in Atlanta, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Has a pitcher ever won All-Star Game MVP
A.L. A.L. Juan Marichal was the first pitcher to win the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.
What pitcher has the most wins before the All-Star break
The most wins for a pitcher who made the All Star team is 17 by the A's Vida Blue (17-3 at the 1971 break) and the Tigers' Mickey Lolich (17-6 at the 1972 break). Blue finished 24-8 on the year, while Lolich ended up 22-14.
Who threw the fastest pitch in MLB history
Aroldis Chapman
What is the fastest pitch ever thrown Aroldis Chapman officially holds the Guinness World Record for fastest baseball pitch with a 105.8 mph fastball. On Sept. 24, 2010, the Cincinnati Reds' pitcher set the record with a high-velocity pitch against the San Diego Padres.
Who is the hardest thrower in the MLB
1. Jhoan Duran, RP, Twins. Duran is the only pitcher in MLB averaging better than 100 mph on his fastball, and he's been a dominant reliever for Minnesota. He has a 2.81 ERA and 36/4 K/BB in 25.2 innings with four saves.
Who has the highest ppg to not make an All-Star team
Joel Embiid has scored the most points per game with exactly 0 All-Star team selections in a season, with 33.1 per game this season.
Why are Astros skipping All-Star Game
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve confirmed he will skip the 2022 MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium after he was hit by a pitch in his left knee on Thursday.
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