Giants’ Justin Verlander Hopeful for a 21st MLB Season in 2026
San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Justin Verlander started 16 games this season before earning his first victory. He wants to pitch again, come 2026.
Justin Verlander #35 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants made a great play to end the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2025. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
The San Francisco Giants—Los Angeles Dodgers’ rivalry continues tonight at Dodger Stadium. The Giants, although four games behind the New York Mets in the hunt for the last Wild Card Series spot in the National League, it’s not looking favorable for the club based in Northern California’s Bay Area.
Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.
