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Justin Verlander keeps climbing MLB strikeout list, but Giants can't capitalize

There were a lot of reasons for Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants to exclaim "sheesh" after Saturday's loss to ...

Rays rally late to beat Giants 2-1, spoil Verlander's strong start

Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe hit consecutive two-out RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for the ...

Vintage Verlander not enough for SF Giants vs. Rays in seventh straight loss

The Giants’ losing streak reached seven games — and 15 of 16 at home — despite seven shutout innings from Justin Verlander.

Justin Verlander’s best start of season can’t save Giants from another home loss

Verlander completed seven innings and didn't allow a run, but the Giants lost their seventh straight game behind a ...

Giants’ Justin Verlander moves closer to MLB history in start vs. Rays

Justin Verlander went up a spot on MLB's all-time chart for most strikeouts after the Giants' 2-1 loss to the Rays on ...

Rays don't solve Justin Verlander but edge Giants again

Brandon Lowe capped a two-run eighth inning with an RBI single, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a seven-hitter and the ...

Justin Verlander hits a milestone, and Giants hit little else in embarrassing loss

"I'm frustrated that our fans come out and support us every night and we gave them literally nothing today," Giants manager ...

Nationals dominate Giants, Justin Verlander reaches career milestone

James Wood had a pair of two-run doubles out of the leadoff spot, MacKenzie Gore combined with three relievers for a ...

Nationals beat Giants 8-0 and spoil Justin Verlander’s 3,500th career strikeout

CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco’s Justin Verlander as Washington beat ...

Inside Justin Verlander's quest to perfect his pitches, still trying to ‘find it' for Giants

Giants pitcher Justin Verlander is pitching with anxiety in a season where "everybody seems really hard to get out." Here's ...

Nationals beat Giants 8-0, spoil Justin Verlander’s 3,500th career strikeout

CJ Abrams homered and the Nationals spoiled a milestone achievement by San Francisco’s Justin Verlander on Sunday as ...

Giants' Justin Verlander: Turns back clock in no-decision

Verlander allowed two hits and struck out eight without walking a batter over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Saturday. Verlander threw 63 of 88 pitches for strikes in his ...