Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates with fiancee Kate Upton after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Yes, we’re all extremely pumped that ace pitcher Justin Verlander is returning to the Houston Astros after an under-the-wire deal just before the MLB trade deadline. Houston is thrilled to welcome him back.

2023-08-02T18:31:16ZAbigail RosenthalKate Upton’s best Astros gameday jackets

Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros celebrates with fiancee Kate Upton after the Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in game seven to win the 2017 World Series at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

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Yes, we’re all extremely pumped that ace pitcher Justin Verlander is returning to the Houston Astros after an under-the-wire deal just before the MLB trade deadline. Houston is thrilled to welcome him back.

But what this also means: Kate Upton and her Astros ’fits are returning to Minute Maid.

There’s a certain art to being a fashionable baseball wife as well as a successful model and actress. And despite Houston’s unwavering commitment to being a swampy hell most of the year, the Bayou City’s weather turns out to be no match for Upton’s unwavering commitment to a jacket during baseball season.

Here are some of Upton’s MVPieces of outerwear during her previous seasons as the preeminent Astros fan.

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1. The Verlander Denim Jacket

This jacket has made a few appearances, notably as the one Upton was wearing when the Astros brought home the title in 2017. A daytime look that could easily be recreated at home for your own favorite Astros star. I’m sure Upton’s actual jacket is probably higher quality than the one I thrifted from the men’s section at Pavement a few years ago, but nothing can stop me from hot-gluing some patches on the sleeves so that I too can look like a three-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model.

2. Metallic Blue Moto Jacket 

Shiny! Slightly edgy! Subtle but still on theme! And a truly masterful pairing with the star earrings as well. This fine jacket can go from Minute Maid Park to celebratory cocktails at Nancy’s Hustle soon after.

3. World Series Patch Jacket 

This one feels like a collector’s dream: The navy bomber jacket Upton wore while celebrating the Astros’ 2022 World Series win features patches celebrating the Astros’ 50th anniversary, NASA patch, an Astrodome patch, an All-Star Game patch, a 2017 World Series patch (flex), and of course plenty of Hs and stars.

4. Mitchell and Ness Satin Jacket

One that many fans have coveted, Upton’s custom satin bomber from Philadelphia-based Mitchell and Ness Nostalgia Co. made an impression after she wore it during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series in 2022. It’s currently out of stock, but vigilant shoppers may be rewarded—it’s been restocked before. Also, Upton looks great in dark blue and orange. We can’t all be so blessed.

5. Throwback Rainbow Wool Jacket

The one that comes up when you Google “Kate Upton Astros jacket.” The one that sellers market as the Kate Upton Astros jacket. The rainbow guts sweater Upton wore to Game 7 of the 2017 American League Championship Series and Game 6 of the 2017 World Series flew off the shelves after its TV debut. But we’re also here to you Upton’s original—also from Mitchell and Ness—is currently in stock in a few sizes. Run before Upton inevitably wears it again and sparks another frenzy.