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Justin Verlander goes from terror to tears for final start with Tigers

Justin Verlander goes from terror to tears for final start with Tigers

His MLB time all but done, Justin Verlander can laugh and reminisce and feel grateful and express gratitude, as he did Friday at Comerica Park.
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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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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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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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Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7

Torkelson narrowly misses cycle as Tigers hang on to beat Pirates, 8-7

Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe pitched 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 after nearly wasting a six-run lead
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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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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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Max Scherzer wishes Justin Verlander well, leaves door open for 2027 return

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

Max Scherzer wished former teammate Justin Verlander well in retirement while leaving the door open to returning next season.
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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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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 will make last career start against Pittsburgh

Justin Verlander will make last career start against Pittsburgh

Verlander’s Hall of Fame career will come to a close on Saturday.
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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.