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Justin Verlander Delivers an Emotional Message to Tigers Fans Before Final Start

It's time to bid farewell to a baseball legend. On Saturday, Justin Verlander will dig his toe into the rubber and deliver the final pitches of his historic major league career.

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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.

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / September 26

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.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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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.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

Munetaka Murakami's hilarious playoff celebration goes viral

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Eury Perez tosses first career complete game to blank Braves

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Spencer Torkelson's huge night helps Tigers top Pirates

Spencer Torkelson finished a single shy of the cycle and drove in three runs as the host Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 25

Tigers open series with too-close-for-comfort win over Pirates

Let out that breath you’re holding; the Tigers won their first game of the weekend over the Pirates 8-7. The Tigers had a lot to win for going into this weekend.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

Former Detroit Tiger Don Kelly, Now Pirates Manager, Praises Justin Verlander

Baseball is beautiful, isn't it? The Detroit Tigers will square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend to cap off the 2026 regular season, which will feature Justin Verlander's final start of his career on Saturday, Sept.

Tyler Holton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

Tigers' Most Overlooked Bullpen Success Comes With One Major Warning

The Detroit Tigers entered Friday’s series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates with three games remaining and Tyler Holton still providing valuable flexibility from the bullpen.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Tigers’ Justin Verlander set to accomplish wild feat not seen since Zack Greinke

The Detroit Tigers are playing out the string of a disappointing season that will end with a bang as legendary starter Justin Verlander will take the mound for his final game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday.

Justin Verlander News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

Justin Verlander Looks to Stay Ahead of Former Teammate in MLB History

Justin Verlander's final start of his historic MLB career is one day away, as the Detroit Tigers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates from Friday, Sept.

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Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 25

Detroit Tigers News: Justin Verlander, Max Clark, Jason Benetti, Dan Dickerson, Chicago White Sox

Happy Friday, everyone. We’re heading into the final Tigers’ series of the season, and as devastating as it is to be done in September, we have the final bow of Justin Verlander to look forward to this weekend.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

Looking Back at Spencer Torkelson's Rare Tigers Home Run Record

The Detroit Tigers watched Spencer Torkelson turn a difficult opening month into a place in franchise history. On April 26, 2026, Torkelson homered in a fifth consecutive game during an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 25

Tigers host Pirates in final series of 2026 starting on Friday

The Detroit Tigers open up the final series of the 2026 campaign on Friday night against their designated intraleague rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates. It has been a long season filled with lofty highs and deep lows, and now, the end is mercifully near.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

One Incredible Stat Sums Up Tigers' Bizarre 2026 Season

The 2026 season for the Detroit Tigers has been, in a word, bizarre. There is also a statistic that backs up that assertion. With just three games left in the season, Detroit is sitting at 74-85 and 8.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.