Up until a few weeks ago, the narrative of Justin Verlander’s 2025 season had been that of a once-great pitcher on a new team finally wrestling with mortality. Now, it appears he’s made progress with that fight. The San Francisco Giants right-hander posted one of his best starts of the season on Wednesday with seven shutout innings against the Arizona …
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Justin Verlander reveals retirement stance as Giants struggles mount
Justin Verlander doesn’t seem ready to hang up his baseball glove and cleats anytime soon. The 42-year-old told the San Francisco Standard that he has a desire to pitch next season. While Verlander has had a successful career, which includes a World Series title with the Astros in 2017 and 2022, he has struggled this season. “I mean, I’d like …
Read More »Justin Verlander “Would Like To Continue Pitching” In 2026
Justin Verlander’s 20th big league season hasn’t been one of his standout years, as he now has a 4.53 ERA over 99 1/3 innings following today’s tough outing (five earned runs on 11 hits and a walk over five innings) against the last-place Nationals. Between these numbers and the 5.48 ERA Verlander posted over 90 1/3 frames during his injury-marred …
Read More »Justin Verlander breathes sigh of relief after first Giants win – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
It’s over. It’s finally over. Justin Verlander’s winless streak came to an end in the Giants’ 9-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Truist Park. The veteran pitcher began his 2025 campaign with 262 career wins, and in his 17th start this season, finally recorded his first in a Giants uniform. It has been a topic of conversation …
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