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Justin Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Justin Verlander officially exited Major League Baseball in style on Saturday afternoon. The legendary three-time Cy Young winner Verlander pitched the final game of his MLB career on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Tigers walk off Pirates to win Justin Verlander’s farewell start

Eduardo Valencia hit a two-out, two-strike, two-run home run in the ninth inning to lift the host Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday in Justin Verlander's final start.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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Justin Verlander shares emotional moment during final start

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.

Justin Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 26

Tigers' Justin Verlander to make final career start in matchup vs. Pirates

Justin Verlander's last career appearance will come at the perfect place: Detroit. The rest of his final season didn't go as planned. The future Hall of Famer will start for the Tigers on Saturday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Justin Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Detroit Tigers star Justin Verlander was one proud papa before Friday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Verlander was not scheduled to pitch during the contest, with the final start of his career slated for a day later at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

Despite needing to leave to win a championship, Justin Verlander's eventual plaque inside the Baseball Hall of Fame will likely show him wearing the Detroit Tigers' logo on his cap.

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