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Justin Verlander's Tigers finale: 'Great finish to a great day'

Justin Verlander's Tigers finale: 'Great finish to a great day'

The Detroit Tigers had one final surprise for Justin Verlander, once he'd given his all against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
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Justin Verlander's final start ends with daughter making pitching change

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

Justin Verlander retired in an emotional final start at Comerica Park, walking off the mound with his daughter.
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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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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 great in finale, then Detroit Tigers walk it off

Justin Verlander great in finale, then Detroit Tigers walk it off

Detroit Tigers score: Justin Verlander made it 5 1/3 innings but allowed two homers before the Tigers rallied in the 9th inning for a win vs the Bucs.
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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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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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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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Kirby Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons

Kirby Yates makes first career start, then retires after 12 MLB seasons

Two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates says he is retiring after making his first start Saturday in a 12-year big league career
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Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3

Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3

Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates
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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 […]