Justin Verlander is taking home some more hardware
VERLANDER WINS AGAIN!
17 November 2022
Justin Verlander now has three Cy Young awards in his trophy case. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images
Justin Verlander winning the Cy Young award certainly doesn't come as a surprise. Verlander finished the year with an 18-4 record with a 1.75 ERA while recording 185 strikeouts. Verlander received all 30 first place votes, winning in a landslide.
One of the best to ever do it.
For the third time in his career, Justin Verlander is your AL Cy Young Award winner. pic.twitter.com/sWF5C1xq4r
— MLB (@MLB) November 17, 2022
Pretty impressive when you consider Verlander posted the best ERA of his career at 39-years-old and coming off Tommy John surgery.
Here's a look at his 2022 highlights
Will he return to Houston?
Astros fans are still hoping that JV returns to the team, but reports are indicating that he's looking for a top of the market deal that the team may not be willing to pay. Something similar to Max Scherzer's 3-year 130 million dollar contract.
Whether he returns to the Astros or not, winning another Cy Young certainly helps his case to get paid big money.
How Texans spooky defense can put final nail in Jets season on Halloween
Oct 28, 2024, 8:21 pm
The Houston Texans have a short week ahead of them as they head to the East Coast to play the New York Jets this Thursday, Halloween night.
The Jets are coming off a disappointing loss to the lowly Patriots, while the Texans came away with a costly win, as Stefon Diggs injured his knee and may miss a significant amount of time.
With Nico Collins also still out, the Texans may have to rely on Joe Mixon and the running game this week. But the Jets are fully aware Houston has struggled to protect CJ Stroud, so Mixon won't be sneaking up on their talented defense.
Even though the Jets lost to the Patriots, they were able to hold running back Rhamondre Stevenson to 48 yards on 20 carries. Stevenson was able to score 2 TDs against the Jets, however.
Things are getting heated
New York is getting crushed in the media this week for slipping to 2-6 against the Pats, so the Texans should have their hands full with an angry team looking to make a statement on national television. One factor to keep in mind is that the Jets knocked Patriots QB Drake Maye out with a concussion.
Let's not forget, they also knocked Stroud out with a concussion as a rookie last year. So this is a physical defense that shouldn't be taken lightly.
X-factors
Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein has struggled recently, and that continued on Sunday as he missed two more kicks. Houston should definitely have the advantage in the kicking game with Ka'imi Fairbairn.
The Texans defense looked terrific against the Colts this week, but they haven't been as dominant on the road. QB Anthony Richardson missed some throws downfield that could have gone for touchdowns with better QB play.
If Aaron Rodgers is able to connect on those opportunities, it could spell trouble for the Texans. And when it comes to playmakers, the Jets are loaded with Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, and Breece Hall.
What does Vegas think?
The Jets are favored by a point at home, and the total is set at 42.
Don't miss the video above as we examine some of the most important matchups to watch this week!
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