Justin Verlander

Highlights from Justin Verlander’s retirement weekend

Detroit fans experienced a mix of emotions recently as the franchise closed the book on its campaign while celebrating a legendary pitcher. Justin Verlander took the mound at Comerica Park for his…

Detroit Tigers News: Justin Verlander retires, Kevin McGonigle, Max Scherzer, Dan Wilson fired, Pete Alonso, Christian Yelich

Detroit recently bid farewell to legendary pitcher Justin Verlander as he concluded his final appearance, supported by his family and manager AJ Hinch. Elsewhere in baseball, managerial changes are…

MLB News: MLB Postseason, Justin Verlander retires, Max Scherzer, Christian Yelich, Pete Alonso, Dan Wilson

Baseball witnessed an emotional farewell this weekend as Justin Verlander pitched the final outing of his career, greeted on the mound by his daughter before stepping away. Meanwhile, fellow veteran…

Open Thread: Justin Verlander’s heartwarming farewell

Legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander made his final career appearance over the weekend, concluding a remarkable twenty-one year run in Major League Baseball. During the sixth inning of his…

Justin Verlander and the passage of time

On September 26, 2026, legendary pitcher Justin Verlander pitched the final outing of his career for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He delivered five and a third…

Phillies news: Luis Arraez, Bill Giles, Justin Verlander

The Philadelphia Phillies faced major struggles during a matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park, where Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm were spotted watching…

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How Hinch, Tigers 'totally blindsided' Verlander with a perfect sendoff

Justin Verlander concluded his storied career with a final outing for Detroit, pitching 5.3 innings and striking out six batters against Pittsburgh. The veteran right-hander was completely surprised…

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Justin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year career

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander brought his twenty-one year professional career to a close on Saturday during a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the sixth inning, Detroit Tigers…

Justin Verlander’s 7-year-old daughter removes him from final MLB start in tear-jerker moment

Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander concluded his distinguished career during a weekend matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. During the sixth inning, manager A.J. Hinch orchestrated an emotional…

As Verlander hangs up cleats, he and Scherzer have one last matter to settle

As Justin Verlander concludes his professional tenure following a final Saturday appearance yielding six strikeouts across five and a third frames, a historic career contest unfolds against former…

Justin Verlander's final start ends with daughter making pitching change

Justin Verlander concluded his twenty-year professional career on Saturday with an emotional final appearance for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Following his retirement announcement in July,…

Eduardo Valencia launches a walk off home run to cap Justin Verlander day in Detroit

Justin Verlander made his final major league appearance on a Saturday afternoon, delivering five and a third solid innings for the Detroit Tigers after an extended absence. The veteran pitcher…

Verlander caps iconic career with emotional start and incredible father-daughter moment

Justin Verlander concluded his remarkable two-decade professional pitching career on Saturday with the Detroit Tigers, delivering six strikeouts across five and a third innings while allowing two…

Justin Verlander pitches final MLB game with Tigers, who walk it off to win vs. Pirates

Justin Verlander concluded his storied tenure with the Detroit organization during a weekend matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The forty-three-year-old hurler took the ball by himself to open…

Justin Verlander pitches final MLB game with Tigers, greeted by daughter at the mound before exit

Justin Verlander concluded his lengthy professional pitching career on Saturday at Comerica Park, taking the mound for a final appearance in a Detroit uniform. The veteran right-hander worked into…

Justin Verlander shares emotional Tigers retirement moment with wife Kate Upton

Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander experienced an emotional tribute evening at his home ballpark on Friday ahead of his final professional start. The multi-time Cy Young Award winner was joined by his…

Max Scherzer wishes Justin Verlander well, leaves door open for 2027 return

Veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer stated in Toronto that he will defer any decision regarding his playing future beyond the current campaign until the upcoming offseason. The forty-two-year-old…

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander’s last start

Legendary hurler Justin Verlander takes the mound for the final outing of a remarkable 21-year career as his Detroit Tigers host the Pittsburgh Pirates. Having started his journey as the second…

Check out these incredible facts from Verlander's storied career

As Justin Verlander prepares for his final outing, the legendary right-hander wraps up an illustrious career highlighted by a Rookie of the Year honor, an MVP award, three Cy Young trophies, and a…

Justin Verlander's final MLB start: Live updates, highlights, stats from farewell outing

Saturday, September 26 marks the final major league appearance for legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander. The veteran ace will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers as they host the Pittsburgh…

Justin Verlander’s best moments

As the Detroit Tigers honor Justin Verlander with a Career Celebration Ceremony at Comerica Park on September 25, 2026, baseball writers and fans reflect on his storied pitching legacy. Staff members…

Justin Verlander to make final MLB start vs Pirates on Saturday

The Detroit Tigers secured an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday evening to kick off their final series of the 2026 campaign. Jackson Jobe picked up the win after delivering five and…

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'There's no script': Verlander says goodbye before final start with Tigers

Ahead of his final career appearance, veteran pitcher Justin Verlander expressed unusual pre-game nerves during a Friday press conference. Skipping a full minor-league rehab assignment, he bypassed…

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