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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.

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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.

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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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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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.

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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.

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.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

Tigers Legend Justin Verlander’s Trade Advice to Tarik Skubal Revealed

The 2026 season didn't go the way that the Detroit Tigers would have wanted, with playoff aspirations and a Top 10 payroll to being sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline and finishing under .500.

Dillon Dingler News / Bless You Boys / September 24

Dillon Dingler has put together a fine season despite the slump

On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers announced that starting catcher Dillon Dingler was the recipient of the team’s 2026 Heart and Hustle award. There couldn’t be a more deserving candidate.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 24

Tigers Have Decisions to Make on 3 Players with Upcoming Team Options

With the Detroit Tigers playing out the string of what has been a disappointing 2026 season, the focus - apart from one final Justin Verlander start - shifts to what is poised to be a critical off-season.

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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.

Justin Verlander News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Tigers’ Justin Verlander makes 100 pitch declaration before final start

Justin Verlander would probably pitch forever if his body allowed him. Instead, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation will take the mound for the final time Saturday when the Detroit Tigers host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 23

Justin Verlander vs. Max Scherzer Rivalry May Have 1 More Surprise Twist

On Saturday, we're going to see the last appearance by one of the best very best pitchers in big league history as Justin Verlander toes the rubber for the final time for the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 23

4 Non-Obvious Detroit Tigers Who Deserve a Spot on the 2027 Roster

Now that the Detroit Tigers have been officially eliminated from postseason contention, the front office has some decisions to make for the 2027 roster.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 23

Tigers drop final game of series against Nationals

This hasn’t turned out to be the week the Tigers hoped for, as they lost their third game of the series against the Nationals 4-2. The Tigers were hoping to come away with a series win over the Nationals in their afternoon game on Wednesday and cruise into their farewell-to-Verlander weekend series on a high note.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

AJ Hinch makes feelings clear on Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s AL Rookie of the Year candidacy

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch left little doubt about where he stands on Kevin McGonigle’s AL Rookie of the Year candidacy as the 2026 regular season nears its conclusion.

John Peck News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 23

John Peck’s Ugly Tigers Numbers Are Hiding a Better Reality

John Peck’s first 59 Major League at-bats produced a difficult offensive line for the Detroit Tigers. Tuesday’s 0-for-4 performance against the Washington Nationals dropped Peck to a .169/.286/.186 slash line.

Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Framber Valdez looks to end season on high note against Nats

Framber Valdez will make his final start of the season when the Detroit Tigers wrap up a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.

Justin Verlander News / Field Level Media / September 23

Tigers' Justin Verlander expected to make final career start Saturday

The Detroit Tigers may be out of playoff contention, but Saturday's penultimate game of the season is expected to be a tough ticket to get in the Motor City.

Detroit Tigers News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 22

Tigers Prospect Zyhir Hope Brings Power Swing to Double-A Playoffs

The Detroit Tigers' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Zyhir Hope, has officially carried his success at the plate into the minor league postseason. Hope, MLB Pipeline's No.