Verlander's pitching mechanics can be described as a combination of rhythm, balance, and power. The very first movement is pivotal—he stands on the pitching rubber, glove raised to obscure the ...

The Houston bullpen surrendered one run over eight innings against the New York Mets in the first of consecutive interleague ...

Justin Verlander has already made a big impact on the Giants, particularly the pitching staff, the club says, stressing the ...

With the addition of three-time Cy Young Winner Justin Verlander, the San Francisco Giants’ starting rotation is built through its “old school” mentality: throwing as many innings as possible.

Entering the season, I anticipated that the Astros’ pitching staff, particularly the starting rotation, would be a strength ...

While right-hander Spencer Arrighetti capped a strong opening weekend for the Houston rotation on Saturday, it was the ...

Verlander began his outing by retiring the side in the first inning with two strikeouts, ending the frame by freezing Elly De ...

CINCINNATI — Logan Webb was eight-years-old when Justin Verlander made his major-league debut on July 4, 2005. He doesn’t ...

The San Francisco Giants’ brass say they’re building a team around pitching and defense. It’s a strategy as old as Oracle Park, known for a marine layer and dimensions that kill home runs and save the ...

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a go-ahead solo homer, Matt McLain had two extra-base hits and an RBI and the Cincinnati ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − Justin Verlander sat in the San Francisco Giants clubhouse, studying the lineup, watching video and asking questions about opposing hitters. This was all before a meaningless ...