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Tigers' Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307720/tigers-justin-verlander-retire-2026-season

Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season, he announced Wednesday.

"This season has challenged me in ways I haven't experienced before, both physically and mentally," Verlander said in a statement posted to X. "I've always believed that as long as I could compete at the level I expect of myself, I'd keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time.

"Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come. While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last. It's fitting that I get to finish where it all started -- with the Detroit Tigers, the organization that drafted me and gave me my first opportunity."

Verlander, who has only one start for the Detroit Tigers this season, has been on the injured list since April with left hip inflammation and hamstring issues.

The right-hander was named to the All-Star Game on Wednesday as a Legend Pick by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

"Baseball has given me more than I could have imagined," Verlander said in his statement. "It taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of continuing to adapt and evolve. I've been fortunate to play with and against incredible players, for outstanding organizations, and compete in-front of fans who deeply appreciate the game."

Verlander began his career with the Tigers in 2005 and pitched for them until he was traded to Houston at the trade deadline in 2017. He helped the Astros win the World Series in his first season with the franchise and again in 2022.

Verlander, whose career record is 266-159, also played with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.

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Just now, posty said:

Tigers' Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49307720/tigers-justin-verlander-retire-2026-season

Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season, he announced Wednesday.

"This season has challenged me in ways I haven't experienced before, both physically and mentally," Verlander said in a statement posted to X. "I've always believed that as long as I could compete at the level I expect of myself, I'd keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time.

"Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come. While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last. It's fitting that I get to finish where it all started -- with the Detroit Tigers, the organization that drafted me and gave me my first opportunity."

Verlander, who has only one start for the Detroit Tigers this season, has been on the injured list since April with left hip inflammation and hamstring issues.

The right-hander was named to the All-Star Game on Wednesday as a Legend Pick by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

"Baseball has given me more than I could have imagined," Verlander said in his statement. "It taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of continuing to adapt and evolve. I've been fortunate to play with and against incredible players, for outstanding organizations, and compete in-front of fans who deeply appreciate the game."

Verlander began his career with the Tigers in 2005 and pitched for them until he was traded to Houston at the trade deadline in 2017. He helped the Astros win the World Series in his first season with the franchise and again in 2022.

Verlander, whose career record is 266-159, also played with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.

Yawn 

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If that guy isn’t even sniffing 300 wins then it’s safe to say we won’t be seeing anyone get 300 wins for a very long time.  If ever. 

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10 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

If that guy isn’t even sniffing 300 wins then it’s safe to say we won’t be seeing anyone get 300 wins for a very long time.  If ever. 

no chance. pitch count ruined is part of the downfall of mlb

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another reason MLB sucks.

0 accountability for umpires 

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2 hours ago, supermike80 said:

These Tigers.  My oh my

A little bit of a run.... finally. 

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nothing like winning 9 in a row to prevent the team from firing brezbot and selling gray/contreras/chapman :wall:

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Royals vs Padres

Royals up 3 -2 bottom of the ninth Royals pitching with 2 outs, give up a home run to tie the game. 

Then in the 10th Padres take the lead 4 - 3. I quit watching. 

Then I see Padres made it 6 -3. 

Padres took Mason Miller out after he pitched the 9th. He had a nasty K in the bottom of the 9th that the hitter swung even though the ball dove into the dirt before home plate. 

Fast forward this video to see the ending. :pointstosky:

 

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