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Justin Verlander Wraps up 21-Year Career
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander makes the final start of his 21-year MLB career against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park.
- Throughout his 556-game career, the 43-year-old pitched for the Tigers, Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, and New York Mets before announcing his retirement in July.
- The Tigers honored Verlander on Friday with a pregame Career Celebration Ceremony, where former teammate Brandon Inge and former pitching coach Jeff Jones presented gifts.
- Verlander told fans, "I am, and always will be, a Detroit Tiger," after his daughter threw the ceremonial first pitch during the emotional farewell.
- Ben Verlander shared a social media tribute on Saturday, noting this appearance marks his brother's first start in Detroit in over nine years.
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Justin Verlander’s final start brings emotional goodbye, then walk-off win
DETROIT -- Justin Verlander’s signal that his time on a major-league mound was coming to a close was when his 7-year-old daughter walked on the field and then started running toward him.
·Grand Rapids, United States
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Justin Verlander exits to standing ovation in final Detroit Tigers start vs Pittsburgh Pirates
It was Justin Verlander's first appearance in a Detroit Tigers uniform at home since August 20, 2017. Hip and hamstring injuries had kept him off a major-league mound since March 30.
·New Delhi, India
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