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

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

Justin Verlander rode off into the sunset with a surprisingly strong outing and an incredible ending to this one.
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Tigers set up Justin Verlander's final start by sending out rookie pitcher

Tigers set up Justin Verlander's final start by sending out rookie pitcher

To set up Justin Verlander's magical day − one final start in Comerica Park − the Detroit Tigers had to juggle their roster.
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Tigers open series with too-close-for-comfort win over Pirates

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

Plus Kenley Jansen gets save 498.
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Justin Verlander makes final start: Where he stands in Detroit Tigers history

Justin Verlander makes final start: Where he stands in Detroit Tigers history

Justin Verlander made his final start for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Comerica Park in Detroit against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander’s last start

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

The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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Spencer Torkelson slugs, steals JV's show as Tigers outlast Pirates

Spencer Torkelson slugs, steals JV's show as Tigers outlast Pirates

Detroit Tigers score: Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle and reached base on a strikeout as the Tigers capitalized on Bucs flubs.
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Justin Verlander to make final MLB start vs Pirates on Saturday

Justin Verlander to make final MLB start vs Pirates on Saturday

The Detroit Tigers opened up the final series of the 2026 campaign with an 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at Comerica Park. Jackson Jobe earned the win after tossing 5 1/3 frames of two-run ball and the offense produced enough early runs to fend off a furious late rally. Taking the […]
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Even Justin Verlander has no idea how long he'll pitch in final Tigers start

Even Justin Verlander has no idea how long he'll pitch in final Tigers start

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander says he is comfortable throwing 20 pitches in his final start, saying that "there's no script" after that.
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Justin Verlander's final MLB start: Live updates, highlights, stats from farewell outing

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

Justin Verlander will make the final start of his Hall of Fame career Sunday? Follow for updates, key moments and reaction from Tigers vs. Pirates.
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Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

Justin Verlander received an unexpected farewell during his major league finale
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Justin Verlander’s daughter threw a perfect first pitch

Justin Verlander’s daughter threw a perfect first pitch

Making her dad proud
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Framber Valdez finishes sad season strong but Tigers bats silent again

Framber Valdez finishes sad season strong but Tigers bats silent again

Detroit Tigers on Wednesday lost 4-2 to Nationals in Game 159. Framber Valdez finished a disappointing season well by retiring the first 11 batters.