Giants Sign Verlander Amid Zoom Gaffe

Justin Verlander, the renowned MLB pitcher and future Hall of Famer, has signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the San Francisco Giants at the age of 41. His introductory press conference, held over Zoom, turned humorous when a reporter accidentally pointed out that Verlander's display name was his wife's, Kate Upton, prompting Verlander to jokingly change it to 'JUSTIN VERLANDER (not Kate).' Despite the light-hearted moment, Verlander expressed his determination to prove he can still perform at a high level after a challenging year with a 5.48 ERA. The pitcher, who will turn 42 soon, emphasized his passion for the game and his goal to continue playing until at least 45. This season marks his 20th in the MLB, and he has previously won three Cy Young awards, two World Series titles, and has been selected as an All-Star nine times.