Verlander's first start of the spring came four days after the three-time Cy Young Award winner's 42nd birthday.

Justin Verlander struck out one and allowed a solo home run while pitching two innings in his spring training debut for the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

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Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is wasting no time settling into his new environment with the San Francisco Giants. The veteran right-hander, who recently celebrated his 42nd birthday, is already making an impact both on and off the field.

It was compelling theater on Wednesday when Justin Verlander took the mound at Scottsdale Stadium and threw live batting practice for the first time in a San Francisco Giants uniform. Aside from Heliot Ramos,

Holmes dominated the Houston Astros on Thursday as he went 3.0 innings without giving up a run. The former New York Yankees reliever has pitched six innings of scoreless baseball in spring training as he looks to be ready for the regular season.

Giants' new starting pitcher Justin Verlander strives to emulate idol Nolan Ryan as he prepares for his 20th MLB season