Sometimes, you find love in the most unexpected places.
They first crossed paths while filming a commercial for the MLB 2K12 video game (viaSports Illustrated).
Fate, however, gave Verlander a crucial assist.

Little did he know, Upton overheard every word and clearly reciprocated his interest.
The timing of their wedding couldn’t have been more perfect either.
In November of 2017, Verlander and the Houston Astros won the MLB World Series.

A few short days later, the couple tied the knot in a ceremony in Italy (viaPeople).
Their family expanded in 2018 with the birth of their daughter.
The couple is still going strong almost a decade after they started dating.
Their love story continues to unfold, and hopefully, their best chapters are yet to come.