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American baseball player (born 1983)
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 21 seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, an American League Most Valuable Player Award recipient, and a two-time World Series champion, Verlander is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
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Justin Verlander, arguably one of the greatest pitchers of all time, definitely in Detroit Tigers history, called it a career Saturday. He made only his second start of the season, and the final one of his career, going 5.1 innings and striking out 6, showing off a vintage performance one last time.
On May 26, 2025, Tyler Wade sprinted home from third in the 11th inning. He turned a wild pitch into the winning run as the San Diego Padres earned a dramatic 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
A sendoff made for legends. On Saturday, beloved Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander took the mound for the final time. In an emotional farewell, he walked off the field with his young daughter as Comerica Park roared with a packed house of fans.