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Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / October 29
Tigers’ Justin Verlander Included in Big MLB Announcement
Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander was listed among the 144 players declared free agents by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Thursday, a procedural end to a contract that the future Hall of Famer has already said he will not pursue.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / EssentiallySports / October 8
'Miss You': Freddie Freeman Drops Honest Reaction After Seeing Recently Retired MLB Star
Just nine days after his final appearance at Comerica Park, Justin Verlander joined legends in FOX studio for postseason coverage. That broadcasting debut caught Freddie Freeman off guard.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job
Like many other retired baseball greats, former Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander has picked up a career in broadcasting, at least during the 2026 MLB postseason.
Detroit Tigers News / Legends On Deck / October 6
One Last Time: Justin Verlander, My Son and a Lifetime of Baseball Memories 
Kevin was in a great mood when we woke up Saturday morning, September 26th. The forecast called for one of those beautiful early fall days in Michigan—sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s.
Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / October 5
Justin Verlander Reveals the At-Bat That Still Lives in His Nightmares
Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander visited the “On Base with Mookie Betts” Podcast, where Mookie Betts interviews Major League players with different perspectives, including ABS questions, which have to do with a challenge in which interviewees have to determine whether a pitch was a strike.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
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.
MLB News / Legends On Deck / September 30
That Moment When Baseball Stands Still and Life Matters More
There are moments in sports when the stats, the standings and even the game itself just don’t matter anymore. Saturday afternoon in Detroit was one of those moments.
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.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken 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.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / September 28
Highlights from Justin Verlander’s retirement weekend
It was an emotional weekend to be a Tigers fan. First, the team ended their season in September instead of making a repeat trip to the postseason, which was certainly a bummer after the year got off to a strong start.
Detroit Tigers 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.
Cincinnati Reds News / Red Reporter / September 27
The Cincinnati Reds can lose no more in 2026
On the final day of the Major League Baseball regular season in 2026 the Cincinnati Reds got to play the heel for a future Hall of Famer, one who may well have thrown his last big league pitch against them.
Detroit Tigers 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.
MLB 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 / 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 News / Yardbarker / September 26
Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is a living legend in the game of baseball.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 26
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.
Detroit Tigers 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.
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.
Detroit Tigers 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 / Yardbarker / September 22
Tigers announce date for Justin Verlander's final career start
The impact that Verlander has left on the game can't be overstated.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22
Tigers Announce Justin Verlander As Saturday’s Starter
The Tigers announced that Justin Verlander will start Saturday’s game. It will be the final start of his excellent career. He will need to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list but the Tigers have several candidates to head onto the 60-day IL, thus opening a 40-man spot for him.
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.
Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Detroit Tigers Announce Major Justin Verlander News
The Detroit Tigers entered Saturday’s home game against the Colorado Rockies looking to follow a 6-2 victory the night before, yet the most discussed development of the afternoon had little to do with the box score.
Detroit Tigers News / Field Level Media / September 4
Justin Verlander hopes Tigers' celebration includes mound appearance
Justin Verlander hopes to end his stellar career on the mound when the Detroit Tigers hold a two-day celebration of his career over the final weekend of the regular season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander to retire at end of season
One of the best careers of this era of baseball is winding down.
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 20
Tigers' Justin Verlander makes sad admission after latest setback
The Detroit Tigers were expected to activate pitcher Justin Verlander to start Sunday's game against the White Sox. Instead, Verlander's return to the Tigers will be delayed.
The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 16
Tigers' Justin Verlander gets date for return to mound
The Detroit Tigers just had Jack Flaherty land on the IL with a leg injury, and they will now get Justin Verlander back too.
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