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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.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

How many strikeouts does Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer need to surpass Justin Verlander on Sunday?

Max Scherzer still has a chance to make MLB history this season. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander is close to catching his former teammate Justin Verlander

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

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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.

Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / September 26

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment during final start

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.

Verlander’s daughter throws the most perfect first pitch

Verlander gets a surprise from Kate Upton in his final career game

Verlander professes love for Tigers, foreshadows HOF plaque decision

CC Sabathia's jersey number retired at Yankee Stadium

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. apologizes for contract comments

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.

Justin Verlander 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.

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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

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Detroit Tigers 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.

Detroit Tigers 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.

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.

Justin Verlander 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.

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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