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The End of an Ace Era | Oakland News
Justin Verlander is calling it quits after this season, marking the quiet end of an era defined by the three-giant ace pitchers—Verlander, Kershaw, and Scherzer—who dominated with endurance and dominance. With Verlander retiring at 43, Kershaw already gone, and Scherzer battling injuries, the game is shifting toward shorter, more intense pitching. Verlander’s own evolution—from conserving energy early to max-effort outings—highlighted the physical toll of that old-school style. Though he fell short of the elusive 300-win mark (now at 266), his legacy is cemented with three Cy Youngs, an MVP…
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