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.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander recently made his spring training debut with the team. He faced the Colorado Rockies, getting a fly ball out on his first pitch as Giant. The future Hall of Famer pitched two innings,

Plus Bryce Eldridge is working with J.T. Snow on his defense at first base. Eldridge will make his first start on Tuesday.

Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday and is still hoping reach the 300-win mark as he prepares for his 20th big league season and first with the San Francisco Giants.

Logan Webb is helping Justin Verlander temper expectations of himself as he nears his Spring Training debut for the Giants.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander celebrated his 42nd birthday on Thursday and San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin made sure everyone in the clubhouse was aware of it. During the team’s morning meeting, all the rookies and first-year campers were instructed to get up and sing “Happy Birthday” to the three-time Cy Young Award winner.

On the cusp of his 20th major-league season, there isn’t much that Justin Verlander hasn’t experienced at this point in his career. For all his experience, his start on Monday afternoon represented a rare first: pitching in the Cactus League.

Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander made his debut against Justin Verlander who made his debut when Dollander was a small child.