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Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for Two Prospects

Verlander won the World Series and the American League Cy Young Award with Houston last season. His short stint with the Mets yielded six wins for him and two top prospects for the team.

By Tyler Kepner

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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros

Texas’ big spending was finally paying off, but a July swoon had the Houston Astros closing in. Will the Rangers’ trade for Max Scherzer be enough to win the A.L. West?

By Scott Miller

Baseball Trades (Sports)

Why Catchers Are Rarely Moved at the Trading Deadline

Adding a new catcher at the trading deadline is a fairly rare occurrence. One reason for that is the time it takes to bond with a pitching staff.

By Matt Martell

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Mets Trade Max Scherzer to Texas Rangers

Max Scherzer is headed to the Texas Rangers as the Mets, the most expensive team in M.L.B. history, acknowledge that you can’t buy your way to the top.

By Tyler Kepner