Astros' Justin Verlander: Reinstated ahead of season debut


by CBS Sports

CBS Sports— Verlander (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Friday against the Nationals. Verlander missed the first...

Houston Chronicle—Houston Astros: Justin Verlander's season debut provides a jolt. WASHINGTON — His return imminent, Justin Verlander saw fit to rouse his reeling ballclub. A loss to Atlanta on Wednesday dropped the Astros to 6-14 and left them swept for the third time in their first six series. In its wake, Verlander spoke up. “He talked to us after the series against Atlanta,” outfielder Chas McCormick said. The gist of Verlander’s message, McCormick said: “We’ve just got to turn it up a little bit. We’ve just got to play better.” “Pretty much get our heads out of our...

WTOP—Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros. WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in the three-time Cy Young Award winner's season debut for the Houston Astros, a 5-3 victory against the Washington

ESPN—Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros. Houston Astros veteran pitcher Justin Verlander went six innings and allowed two runs in his season debut Friday night against the Washington Nationals.