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Retiring Umpire’s Blunt MLB Criticism Adds Twist to Verlander’s Farewell

The Detroit Tigers built Saturday’s game around Justin Verlander’s final Major League start, but another longtime baseball figure had also entered the last weekend of his 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

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery sets dubious record

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

Sweep, schedule change puts pressure solely on Cubs' shoulders

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Spencer Torkelson's huge night helps Tigers top Pirates

Spencer Torkelson finished a single shy of the cycle and drove in three runs as the host Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

MLB News / Bless You Boys / September 25

Tigers open series with too-close-for-comfort win over Pirates

Let out that breath you’re holding; the Tigers won their first game of the weekend over the Pirates 8-7. The Tigers had a lot to win for going into this weekend.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

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.

Tyler Holton News / Detroit Tigers on SI / September 25

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.