The San Francisco Giants need more out of Justin Verlander, but it's unclear if the 42-year-old can provide it. This is dèjá vu for Houston Astros fans.

Six months later, it turns out the correct answer was Nick Pivetta, whose 2.3 fWAR in the first half of the season has him on ...

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in San Francisco.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander, center, walks past manager Bob Melvin, left, as he exits during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, June ...