75º
Join Insider
    • News
    • Watch Live
    • Recent Newscasts
    • Insider
    • Investigators
    • News 6 At Nine
    • Local News
    • Florida
    • National
    • World
    • Politics
    • Space News
    • Trust Index
    • Entertainment
    • Strange Florida
    • Weather
    • Weather News
    • PinIt!
    • Hurricane
    • Forecasting Change
    • Alerts
    • Live Orlando Cam
    • Live Beach Cam
    • Live Port Cam
    • Live Mount Dora Cam
    • Live Palm Island Park Cam
    • News 6+
    • Watch News 6+
    • Insider
    • Your Florida Daily
    • Florida's Fourth Estate
    • Florida Foodie
    • Talk to Tom
    • Solutionaries
    • Something Good
    • Black Men Sundays
    • Real Talk, Real Solutions
    • Riff On This
    • The Hecht Effect
    • Real Estate
    • Getting Results.
    • Driving Change
    • Protecting Our Community
    • Getting Results For Our Schools
    • Getting Results At Home
    • Award Winners
    • Submit Award Nominee
    • Need Results?
    • Traffic
    • Ask Trooper Steve
    • What The Honk?
    • On Patrol
    • Features
    • Shop ClickOrando Deals
    • Insider
    • Podcasts
    • Theme Parks
    • Boomtown
    • Pets
    • Food
    • Health
    • Breast Cancer Awareness
    • Travel
    • Halloween
    • Make Ends Meet
    • Money
    • Tech
    • Pros Who Know
    • Serving Those Who Served
    • Hispanic Heritage Month
    • Sports
    • Orlando Magic
    • Orlando Magic - Stats
    • UCF Knights
    • UCF Knights - Stats
    • Florida Gators
    • Florida Gators - Stats
    • Orlando City SC
    • Orlando Pride
    • Miami Dolphins
    • Dolphins - Stats
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    • Buccaneers - Stats
    • Jacksonville Jaguars
    • Jaguars - Stats
    • Orlando Solar Bears
    • Orlando Guardians
    • Player of the Week
    • WKMG
    • Insider
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact Us
    • Careers at WKMG
    • Advertise with us
    • Contests & Rules
    • TV Listings
    • Community Calendar
    • Newsletters
    • Newsletters
  • News
  • Weather
  • News 6+
  • Getting Results.
  • Traffic
  • Features
  • Sports
  • WKMG
  • Newsletters
ClickOrlando.com
  • News
  • Weather
  • News 6+
  • Getting Results.
  • Traffic
  • Features
  • Sports
  • WKMG
  • Newsletters
  • BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS

Air quality ‘unhealthy’ for most of Central Florida due to Canadian wildfire smoke

A warning and 3 advisories in effect for 5 regions in the area

JUSTIN VERLANDER


1 day ago

Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter

For the first time in nine years, baseball’s postseason won’t include a New York team.

Verlander throws 7 solid innings to begin 2nd stint with Astros but loses 3-1 to Yankees

Justin Verlander began his second stint with the Houston Astros by pitching seven solid innings, but he gave up a go-ahead homer to Jake Bauers that sent the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory.

Mets owner Steve Cohen addresses trade-deadline deals, thinks team will still compete in 2024

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen met with player and team personnel in Kansas City prior to the team's game Wednesday.

Deadline analysis: AL West leaders loaded up on starting pitchers

The arms race in the AL West began with Lucas Giolito and quickly escalated.

Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter vs Guardians on 93 pitches

Framber Valdez threw the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history Tuesday night in a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Astros' Framber Valdez pitching no-hitter through 7 innings against Guardians

Houston’s Framber Valdez has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Astros reacquire Justin Verlander from Mets, a deal owner Jim Crane tells AP was an easy decision

Justin Verlander is headed back to the Houston Astros, who reacquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade-deadline blockbuster.

Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline

Ace pitcher Justin Verlander was shipped from the New York Mets to Houston ahead of the trade deadline, returning to the Astros after he helped them win the World Series last year.

Alonso has a big night and Verlander pitches the Mets past the Yankees 9-3 in the Subway Series

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener.

Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over Mets

Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.

Justin Verlander makes Mets debut, gives up 2 HRs to Tigers

Justin Verlander was roughed up early before settling in and having some success in his New York Mets debut.

Verlander, Scherzer returning to mound for Mets in Detroit

New York Mets star pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are returning to the mound in Detroit against a team both of them played for.

Kershaw reaches 200 wins, other milestones possible

Clayton Kershaw reached 200 victories this past week.

AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout

The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.

Mets place Verlander on IL with muscle strain on opening day

The New York Mets placed Justin Verlander on the injured list with a strained back muscle on opening day, sidelining the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner before his first appearance with the team.

Inflategate? Bouncy basketballs hot topic at March Madness

Players and coaches in the NCAA Tournament may be breathing life into a new controversy: Inflategate.

All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final

Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to Mookie Betts to Mike Trout.

Hitting technology could help baseball's struggling lineups

Major league hitters are working with the sport's brightest minds to close the gap on a technology-driven pitching renaissance.

Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara gets typo-free Cy Young plaque

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara has received his NL Cy Young Award trophy for the second time, and this time he has no reason to give it back.

Verlander throws 1st bullpen with Mets; Padres' Tatis in OF

There were some familiar faces in new places as teams picked up the pace on the second day of spring training.

Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.

Spring training's start brings pitch clocks, shift limits

Spring training opens Monday in Florida and Arizona.

Push-button pitching: MLB to let pitchers call own signals

In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what’s coming next.

Verlander: Mets move 'a leap of faith' that 'has paid off'

Justin Verlander says owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend his hedge-fund fortune on building a World Series-contender is the reason he joined the New York Mets.

Baker's World Series title among best sports moments of 2022

Dusty Baker finally got his elusive championship with the Houston Astros, garnering his first World Series ring in 25 years as a manager in one of the most memorable moments of the year in sports.

Mets add latest pricey arm, land Japanese ace Senga for $75M

Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets have agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

AP source: Verlander agrees to 2-year contract with Mets

A person familiar with the negotiations says Justin Verlander has agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets.

Manfred sure Mets-Yanks collusion query will find no issue

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Thursday that Major League Baseball is looking into potentially improper communication between the New York Mets and Yankees regarding star free agent Aaron Judge.

Verlander, Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners

Houston’s Justin Verlander in the American League and Miami’s Sandy Alcantara in the National League are both unanimous selections for the Cy Young Award.

Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent

Justin Verlander has declined a $25 million option with the Houston Astros to become a free agent.

New Marlins assistant GM Oz Ocampo sees Miami's potential

Oz Ocampo already sees a similarity between the Miami Marlins and the two teams that just played in the World Series.

Judge, Ohtani among 3 finalists for AL MVP award next week

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Astros' offseason involves Baker contract, free agents

The Houston Astros just won their second World Series in six years and have been a consistent presence in the playoffs.

Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends

Aaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.

Astros aim to close out World Series over Phillies in Game 6

Dusty Baker has been here before.

Astros' McCormick, Mancini show off glovework, stop Phils

Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick and fill-in first baseman Trey Mancini both made key defensive plays in the late innings that helped preserve a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.

Phillies' bats go cold in crunch time in Game 5 loss

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to struggle in the clutch in a 3-2 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the World Series.

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to head home with a 3-2 lead.

Schwarber HR off Verlander ends Astros' hitless streak in WS

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber put a sudden end to that record-tying hitless streak by Houston pitchers.

Verlander again seeks 1st Series win, night after no-hitter

Justin Verlander has a very tough act to follow.

Javier, Astros pitch 2nd no-hitter in World Series history

Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

Verlander flips script, gives thumbs-up to Phillies fans

Phillies fans had to hand it to Justin Verlander.

World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday

Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros has been postponed because of rain with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.

Righty Lance McCullers inks left arm into an ode to Houston

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. wasn’t born in Houston, but he sure loves it now.

Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1

Framber Valdez made a five-run lead stand up after Houston’s lightning first-inning burst, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

World Series: Astros head home to Houston leading Phils 3-2

The Astros and Phillies travel Friday to Texas, where Game 6 of the World Series will be played a night later.

Tucker's 2 HRs, 4 RBIs fall short, Astros lose Series opener

Kyle Tucker got the fans jumping with a leadoff homer in the second inning.

Realmuto, Phils rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

J.

Even with 5-0 lead, Verlander can't get 1st World Series win

Even with a 5-0 lead, Justin Verlander couldn’t get his first World Series win.

Nola nowhere near perfect for Phillies in Houston this time

Aaron Nola was nowhere near perfect for the Philadelphia Phillies in Houston for Game 1 of the World Series.

Real Chas: McCormick in CF for Astros, no twin switch here

That is the real Chas McCormick playing center field for the Houston Astros in the World Series.

Verlander, seeking 1st World Series win, opens for Astros

Justin Verlander remains in search of his first World Series win after going 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA in seven Series starts.

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are set to play the Houston Astros in the World Series.

Bregman HR as Valdez, Astros edge Yankees 3-2, lead ALCS 2-0

Alex Bregman hit an early three-run homer, Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and the Houston Astros edged the New York Yankees 3-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.

Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS

Justin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.

As MLB playoffs expand, regular-season success matters less

Major League Baseball views expanded playoffs as the more the merrier.

Altuve poised to break out as Astros host Yankees in ALCS

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has long been a postseason powerhouse.

Stanton, Judge HR, Yankees beat Guards, into ALCS vs Astros

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge staggered Cleveland with early homers, and the New York Yankees rocked past the Guardians 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of their AL Division Series to set up another rematch with Houston for the pennant.

Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos

Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, but they've gotten an artificial boost from the barber shop.

Alvarez hits 3-run HR vs Ray in 9th, Astros jolt M's in ALDS

Yordan Alvarez smashed a game-ending, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off Robbie Ray, wrecking Seattle’s strategy of using a Cy Young Award winner in a rare relief role and vaulting the Houston Astros over the Mariners 8-7 in their playoff opener.

Astros' Phil Maton out for playoffs after punching locker

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

Verlander returns to playoffs as Astros host Seattle in ALDS

When Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, it will have been almost three years since his last playoff appearance.

Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown

Minnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.

MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday

The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture is now set.

Verlander, Astros pitching combo no-hitter thru 8 vs Phils

Justin Verlander and the Houston bullpen have not allowed a hit through eight innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011

Aaron Nola took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies clinched their first playoff berth in 11 years with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros Monday night.

Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.

MLB Playoffs: Astros try to sweep Yanks, Phils lead Pads 3-1

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies hoped to be in this position.

Astros clinch AL West for 5th time in 6 years, beat Rays 4-0

The Houston Astros clinched their fifth AL West title in six years, getting a leadoff home run from Jose Altuve in a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

62 and 700: Judge, Pujols closing in on home run milestones

Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols could make this a milestone week for home runs.

Alvarez has 3 HRs, Astros down A's to clinch playoff berth

Yordan Alvarez homered in his first three at-bats, Justin Verlander threw five hitless innings in his return from the injured list and the Houston Astros clinched a postseason berth with a 5-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Cards' Wainwright, Molina make record 325th start as battery

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and catcher Yadier Molina have made their 325th career start together, setting a major league record for most as a battery.

Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros

Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1.

Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings

Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.

Dodgers All-Star pitcher Gonsolin out with forearm strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers have put All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin on the injured list because of a strained right forearm, making the move as a precaution hours before his scheduled start at Miami.

New postseason format isn't lowering the bar too much

So far, the impact of baseball's expanded postseason is marginal.

Verlander exits early, Astros hold on for 3-1 win over O's

Justin Verlander pitched three scoreless innings before departing because of right calf discomfort, and the Houston Astros used five relievers to close out a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Astros RHP Verlander departs with right calf discomfort

Astros ace Justin Verlander has left their game against Baltimore after three scoreless innings because of right calf discomfort.

Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins

Justin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in Carlos Correa’s return to Houston.

Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland

Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick and Martin Maldonado each homered and had three RBIs, and the AL West-leading Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0.

LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M's

Juan Soto is set for his San Diego debut at home Wednesday night against Colorado.

Verlander wins MLB-leading 14th, Astros rout Mariners 11-1

Justin Verlander pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and won his MLB-leading 14th game, Aledmys Díaz hit two homers and Yordan Alvarez slugged his 30th home run of the season as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 11-1.

LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again

Houston ace Justin Verlander, who leads the major leagues in wins, takes a 13-3 record and 1.86 ERA into his start Friday against visiting Seattle.

Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1

Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1.

Astros end Mariners' winning streak at 14; J-Rod scratched

The Houston Astros ended the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak at 14 games, with Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez homering in a 5-2 victory.

LEADING OFF: Bosox try to recover from Toronto's run rampage

Jarren Duran and the Red Sox will try to shake off what happened at Fenway Park, where Toronto went on a run rampage that included an inside-the-park grand slam thanks to Duran’s misplay and negligence.

Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases in MLB's future

Major League Baseball is considering a pitch clock for next year along with shift limits, larger bases and restrictions on pickoff attempts.

Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball’s best-known players.

Verlander gets MLB-leading 12th win as Astros beat A's 5-0

Justin Verlander struck out 10 in six scoreless innings to post his MLB-leading 12th win as the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0.

LEADING OFF: All-Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium

The All-Star Game festivities start in earnest with the Futures Game, where some of the best prospects in Major League Baseball will play a seven-inning matchup at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.

Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros

Los Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.

Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3

Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Verlander gets MLB-leading 11th win as Astros down KC 5-2

Justin Verlander got his MLB-leading 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to take the series 3-1.

LEADING OFF: Verlander, Gonsolin go for 11th; Cole at Fenway

Justin Verlander looks to become the first 11-game winner in the majors when Houston hosts the last-place Royals in the finale of a four-game series Thursday afternoon.

LEADING OFF: Nats examine Soto, Bosox check Bogaerts

Washington star Juan Soto is being checked out after exiting a game early because of an injured left calf.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Astros play 1-game series in Houston

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park.

Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0

Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to send New York to its first three-game losing streak this season.

LEADING OFF: Scherzer makes rehab start, Ohtani vs Chisox

Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday.

Verlander pitches Astros to 3-1 win, ends Yanks' home streak

Justin Verlander pitched four-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and the Houston Astros beat the Yankees 3-1 to stop New York’s 15-game home winning streak.

LEADING OFF: Freeman returns to Atlanta, Pham sees Pederson

Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.

  • TV Listings
  • Contests and Rules
  • Email Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Closed Captioning / Audio Description
  • Contact Us / Follow on Social Media
  • Careers at WKMG
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Public File
  • FCC Applications
  • EEO Report
  • Disability Assistance
  • Do Not Sell My Info
Follow Us
youtube
facebook
instagram
twitter
rss
Get Results with Omne
Omne Results Logo

If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.


Graham Media Group LogoGraham Digital Logo

Copyright © 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.