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$13M Star’s Final MLB Start Could Come With Tigers as Manager Teases Emotional Sendoff

The oldest active player in MLB, Justin Verlander, reunited with his former team, the Detroit Tigers, on a one-year, $13 million deal ahead of the 2026 season.

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Detroit Tigers Make Major Justin Verlander Announcement

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday the club still hopes Justin Verlander can pitch one last time this season, with Sept. 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as the target date.

Zyhir Hope News / Bless You Boys / September 13

Zyhir Hope to play in the Arizona Fall League

The Scottsdale Scorpions of the 2026 Arizona Fall League just got a big upgrade. It was announced on Sunday that 21-year-old outfielder Zyhir Hope, one of two big pieces in the Detroit Tigers trade of Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, will play in the Fall League this season.

Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / September 13

Justin Verlander making progress for one last Tigers appearance

The 2026 season was supposed to be the perfect send-off for future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander.

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Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

A.J. Hinch Outlines the Plan for Final Justin Verlander Start

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has a target date in mind for Justin Verlander’s final start, although the team still has a few steps to complete before making it official.

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The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Riley Greene News / Field Level Media / September 13

Riley Greene (HR, 3 RBIs), Tigers sweep reeling Rockies

Riley Greene homered and drove in three runs and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game series sweep by thumping the Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 13

Tigers complete sweep of Rockies

On Sunday afternoon the Tigers went for the home sweep of the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game weekend series. They accomplished said feat in convincing fashion, on the back of some nice power hitting and excellent starting pitching, winning 8-1 to broom the visitors out of town.

Justin Verlander News / ESPN / September 13

Final pitch: Tigers, retiring Verlander aim for one last start

Justin Verlander is progressing in his return from a hamstring injury with he and the Tigers hoping the 43-year-old righty can make one last start during a planned two-day celebration of the retiring former ace.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 13

Tigers go for first sweep since start of August against Rockies on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers secured their second-straight series win on Saturday afternoon with an 11-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park. Down 7-4 in the bottom of the eighth, the good guys ran off seven straight runs to prevail over their MLB basement-dwelling foes.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Hao Yu Lee News / Field Level Media / September 12

Hao-Yu Lee fuels Tigers’ comeback win over Rockies

Hao-Yu Lee sparked a seven-run, eighth-inning rally with a double and capped it with a two-run triple as the host Detroit Tigers downed the struggling Colorado Rockies, 11-7, on Saturday.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 12

Tigers roar and rally to down the Rockies again

This was one of the wilder games of the season. There were baserunners aplenty, missed chances, stirring rallies followed by disappointment, only to do it all over again.

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Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 12

Justin Verlander Takes Major Step Toward Final Start With Tigers

Justin Verlander isn’t content to just sit down and let retirement find him in the dugout. He is continuing to work toward a comeback. The Detroit Tigers veteran took yet another significant step toward potentially returning to the mound before his retirement officially takes place at the end of the 2026 season.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 12

Tigers Double Down on Youth With Saturday’s Starting Lineup

The Detroit Tigers are gaining momentum, having won two straight games after defeating the Colorado Rockies in game one on Friday night at Comerica Park.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 12

Tigers seek second straight series win against Rockies on Saturday

The Detroit Tigers won their second game in a row for the first time since early August with a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park on Friday night.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 12

Tigers Leaning Toward This Starter for Game 2 vs. Rockies

The Detroit Tigers took care of business against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night at Comerica Park, mashing their way to a 6-2 victory. Detroit extended their winning streak to two games, handing the Rockies their fifth straight loss and dropping them to 55-92.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 12

Roberto Campos and Thayron Liranzo homer in SeaWolves victory

This was a nice, well played one-run game until the Hens bullpen fell apart in the late innings. Dylan File got the start, and he was…fine. The right-hander allowed a run in the first and another in the third, but that was all over his six innings of work.

Andrew Sears News / Field Level Media / September 12

Andrew Sears set to rejoin Tigers for start against Rockies

The Detroit Tigers traded a two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher and tumbled out of the playoff race last month. A jolt of youth and energy has given them hope for the future.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Tigers’ AJ Hinch can’t imagine a rookie as good as Kevin McGonigle

With only 15 games left for the Detroit Tigers in the 2026 MLB regular season, it’s only a matter of time before they get mathematically eliminated from the postseason hunt.

Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Detroit Tigers Receive Bad News on Top Prospect

The Detroit Tigers already faced questions about the package they received when they sent two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August.

Spencer Torkelson News / Just Baseball / September 9

Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?

When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and back into contention.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Tigers Activate Brant Hurter, Move Matt Vierling To 60-Day IL

The Tigers have activated left-hander Brant Hurter from the 60-day injured list and moved outfielder Matt Vierling from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Detroit Tigers News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Tigers Make Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark Move After Doubleheader Against Guardians

The Detroit Tigers are giving two of their young stars a break following a grueling day against the Cleveland Guardians. Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark were out of the lineup Saturday after both played all 19 innings during Friday’s doubleheader at Progressive Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3

Tigers’ latest win can’t hide the ugly truth about their season

The Detroit Tigers' bullpen has not been up to task this summer. That's why the Tigers are unlikely to make the postseason.

Tarik Skubal pulled a petty move on the Tigers after trade

Spencer Torkelson, Tigers put away Twins in 12th inning

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Tanner Rainey News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Tigers Designate Tanner Rainey For Assignment

The Tigers announced that they have selected infielder John Peck to the roster and recalled right-hander Yilber Díaz. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A and designated right-hander Tanner Rainey for assignment.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 28

Dodgers' Tarik Skubal pitches gem in return to Detroit

Tarik Skubal was back in Detroit for the first time on Friday night and gave his former team a different perspective on his dominance. It did not go well for them.

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