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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.

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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.

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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?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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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.

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.

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

Justin Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Justin Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

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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 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.