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Tigers icon Justin Verlander shouts out wife Kate Upton after getting ‘totally blindsided’ by emotional moment with daughter

Reflecting on his last MLB pitch, Detroit Tigers icon Justin Verlander gave credit to his wife, Kate Upton, for organizing the moment with his young daughter that “totally blindsided” him.

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3 Tigers Named Finalists for 2026 All-MLB Team

Now that the regular season has come to an end it is time to start taking into consideration the individual accolades that will be announced when November comes around, and that process starts much sooner than later.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

Ranking the 5 Best Detroit Tigers Players of the 2026 Regular Season

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season was filled with highs and lows. While the way the team performed in May still keeps fans up at night, the Tigers played well into the summer before their second slump in August took them out of the running for a third straight trip to the postseason.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

Every Major Contract Decision Facing the Tigers This Offseason

The Detroit Tigers’ offseason will begin with deadlines rather than outside additions. The Tigers must decide whether to exercise two club options, determine which arbitration-eligible players deserve contracts and consider extensions for players approaching free agency.

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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?

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Detroit Tigers News / The Spun / September 29

Justin Verlander, Kate Upton Announce $100,000 Veterans Donation

Saturday marked Justin Verlander’s final MLB game as he pitched once more for the Detroit Tigers team he debuted with two decades ago. But as he walks off into the sunset, he’s leaving a sizeable donation for a local veterans organization behind.

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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.

Kenley Jansen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Playoff saves leaders' quiz

Getting the final three outs of a playoff game is one of the most intense experiences in professional sports. Can you name the players with the most saves in MLB playoff history in the Live-Ball Era?Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your thoughts at quizzes@yardbarker.com, and make sure to subscribe to our Quiz of the Day Newsletter for daily quizzes sent right to your email!

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

Tigers' Scott Harris Is Pointing the Finger of Blame for Frustrating 2026 Season

After suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series last October, it was a long offseason for the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Tigers to part ways with two coaches

The Tigers are expected to make two coaching changes involving the major league staff. Assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves and first base coach Anthony Sanders will not be back with the club, reports Cody Stavenhagen and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 29

Every Tigers Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason

In response to the disappointing nature of the Detroit Tigers' 2026 MLB season, the club managed to do the bulk of the work involving pending free agents during the season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Jason Benetti had incredible message after calling Justin Verlander’s final game

Jason Benetti put Justin Verlander’s retirement in perspective on Monday after being on the call for his final MLB outing. The veteran broadcaster was on the mic as Verlander’s family surprised him after his last-ever start Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.

Gleyber Torres News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 28

Grading Gleyber Torres’ Career with the Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers' 2026 season has come to an end with the franchise missing the playoffs after back-to-back playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025. And with the 2026 season coming to a close, so does veteran second baseman Gleyber Torres' contract with the Tigers.

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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.