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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Hao-Yu Lee broke his bat after a strikeout on final day of the season; Tigers manager AJ Hinch says the rookie's competitiveness in a 'meaningless' game was exactly what he wanted to see
Hao-Yu Lee had no reason to treat the Detroit Tigers’ final game of 2026 like just another afternoon of baseball. Detroit had already been eliminated from postseason contention, but Lee’s frustration after a late strikeout showed that the rookie was still competing until the final out.
Kevin McGonigle News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle Rookie of the Year Campaign Ends on High Note
From the jump, there has been one rookie truly dominating the American League, infielder Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers. He stepped into the majors at only 21 years old, but never looked back.
Justin Verlander News / Bless You Boys / September 28
Justin Verlander and the passage of time 
All things come to an end, and on Saturday we witnessed a really poignant ending to the career of one of the greatest pitchers and greatest Detroit Tigers of all time.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
Tigers’ Justin Verlander donates memorabilia from his final MLB game to HOF
The Detroit Tigers lost 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates after an emotional final game from Justin Verlander that included emotional comments from his wife Kate Upton.
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.
Eduardo Valencia News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 27
Eduardo Valencia Just Joined Lou Whitaker in Rare Tigers Walk-Off History
Eduardo Valencia provided the Detroit Tigers with one of their most memorable moments of 2026 while placing himself alongside one of the greatest players in franchise history.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 27
Detroit Tigers Will Clearly Have Another Rookie of the Year Candidate in 2027
The American League has had some pretty tough rookies this season, but it is truly hard to ignore the impact that 22-year-old Kevin McGonigle has had since making his debut back in March and with an OPS over .800, 18 bombs, 72 RBI, and 95 drawn walks, he is the clear frontrunner for Rookie of the Year.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 27
Tigers drop season finale
After an incredible Saturday game which featured all kinds of feelings, the season finale took place on another picture-perfect day in Detroit against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27
What Justin Verlander’s wife Kate Upton said about his emotional moment to end career
The Detroit Tigers bid goodbye to their star pitcher Justin Verlander on Saturday. Verlander got his final start in a Major League Baseball game, going for five-plus innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jack Flaherty News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 27
Tigers Activate Jack Flaherty
Right-hander Jack Flaherty is rejoining the Tigers for the final game of the season, per a team announcement. He’ll take the place of lefty Brant Hurter, who was optioned to the club’s Florida Complex League affiliate.
Justin Verlander News / Just Baseball / September 27
Justin Verlander Bids Farewell to Detroit
Justin Verlander took the Comerica Park mound for the first time this season and last time of his career on Saturday afternoon, concluding what will only be remembered as a remarkable career.
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.
Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / September 27
Tigers, Pirates finish season one day after Justin Verlander's emotional final game
He didn't pick up the win, but the final game of his career on Saturday was a big triumph for Detroit's Justin Verlander. The 43-year-old right-hander, making just his second start of the season due to injuries, went 5 1/3 innings and gave up just two solo home runs in his 557th career start.
Detroit Tigers News / Lindy's Sports / September 27
And Just Like That, Justin Verlander Is Gone
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander threw his final pitch on an MLB mound as he walked away from the sport that made him famous.
MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 27
Tigers and Pirates duke it out in final game of 2026 regular season
Well folks, the final game of the 2026 regular-season schedule has finally arrived. On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates will face off at Comerica Park for the final time this year, officially marking the end of summer for Major League Baseball fans.
Detroit Tigers News / New Baseball Media / September 27
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Guards Win AL Central, Tigers Win in JV’s Finale
Amidst all the playoff storylines around the game on September 26, perhaps the most significant game of the day took place in Detroit. Justin Verlander, a likely first-ballot Hall of Fame, pitched in a Major League game one last time before his pending retirement.
Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27
Justin Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game
Verlander officially exited Major League Baseball in style on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 26
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.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26
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.
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.
Troy Melton News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Troy Melton Provides Update After Early Exit From Tigers Start
Troy Melton exited Sunday night’s start early after experiencing tightness in his throwing forearm, but the Detroit Tigers pitcher does not believe the issue is connected to his previous elbow injury.
River Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 21
River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback
TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 15
A look at the Tigers' last-ditch effort at a playoff push
The Tigers are 4.5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 12 games to play.
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