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AJ Hinch makes feelings clear on Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s AL Rookie of the Year candidacy

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch left little doubt about where he stands on Kevin McGonigle’s AL Rookie of the Year candidacy as the 2026 regular season nears its conclusion. McGonigle has established himself as one of Detroit’s most productive players during his debut season, giving Hinch a compelling statistical case to support even after the […] The post AJ Hinch makes feelings clear on Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s AL Rookie of the Year candidacy appeared first on ClutchPoints .

GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Washington Nationals, 1:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers (74-84) vs. Washington Nationals (74-84) Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Federal BaseballMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (10-11, 4.06 ERA) vs. LHP Richard Lovelady (3-4, 3.86 ERA)

Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Game Thread

After last night’s rare low scoring win, the Nats are in position to claim a series win. This afternoon contest in Detroit will be the last road game of the season for the Nats. The boys will look to finish on a high note as they head home for a final series. With a lefty […]

Kevin McGonigle remains the oddsmakers favorite for AL Rookie of the Year

Detroit Tigers’ rookie Kevin McGonigle has put together a pretty incredible campaign in his first season of major league baseball. He hasn’t just led the rookie class in the maor leagues all year long, he’s done things few players his age have ever accomplished. Even so, the fact that he just turned 22 years old […]

Tigers can seize series win on Wednesday afternoon against Nationals

The Detroit Tigers missed a chance to secure a series win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, dropping the second of the three-game series, 3-1. Despite tossing a quality start, Drew Anderson was saddled with the loss while the offense barely made a peep at Comerica Park. Making his final start of the […]

Nationals vs. Tigers Game Highlights (9/22/26) | MLB Highlights

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Why Tigers legend Justin Verlander is retiring after 2026 MLB season

Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander has explained why he plans to retire after the 2026 MLB season, pointing to the physical toll of his 21st major-league campaign. The 43-year-old Verlander announced in July that the 2026 season would be his last after injuries limited him to just one appearance to this point. Bleacher Report shared […] The post Why Tigers legend Justin Verlander is retiring after 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers’ Justin Verlander to close legendary MLB career with final start vs. Pirates

Justin Verlander announced earlier this season that 2026 would be his final campaign in the big leagues, putting an end to an illustrious 22-year career. And what better way for Verlander to put a cap to what should be a Hall of Fame career than to end it at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers, […] The post Tigers’ Justin Verlander to close legendary MLB career with final start vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Don’t give up: White Sox clinch 3rd straight win & playoff hopes

CHICAGO – Are you in the market for a slogan to encompass this amazing, bordering on astonishing 2026 White Sox season? Well, third baseman Miguel Vargas might have come up with one prior to a 14-11 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Vargas was asked about the White Sox coming back from Friday’s tough loss to the Tigers, in which they blew a five-run lead and a six-run lead en route to an 11-8 setback, only to now win three games in a row. White Sox City Postseason T...

Pair of home runs spells doom for the Tigers in loss

After a convincing victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night, the Tigers looked to win their penultimate series of the season on Tuesday night. They’d have to wait another day to try for that, though, as they went down to defeat by a 3-1 score. Drew Anderson made the start for the Tigers, and […]

Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Game Thread

Last night was not a competitive performance from the Nats. The offense did not show up and the pitching put them in a hole. Hopefully the boys can get back to playing like they have the past couple weeks. With only five games to go, this season is almost over. Why not finish strong. Blake […]

Justin Verlander to make final start of Hall of Fame career on Saturday before planned retirement

Getty Images Justin Verlander will close the book on his Hall of Fame career with a farewell start Saturday. After a bullpen session went well Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers announced Verlander will start Saturday’s game. It will be his first start since March 30. He has been sidelined by hip and hamstring injuries the last several months. “We’re not following the normal script for rehab players. I mean, there’s no point. I told these guys: ‘What are we saving my arm for?’ It doesn’t ma...

Tigers announce Justin Verlander will start Saturday vs. Pirates, likely his last before retiring

The Detroit Tigers announced on Tuesday that veteran pitcher Justin Verlander will start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier in the 2026 season, Verlander announced this would be his last year in MLB and that he would be retiring. With the Tigers eliminated from playoff contention, barring a change of heart by the veteran, Saturday will be the final start of Verlander’s illustrious career. The longtime starting pitcher returned to the Tigers on a one-year deal for the 2026 seas...

Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL

Alex Bregman arrived at Wrigley on Tuesday afternoon looking exactly like a guy who was just two days removed from taking a foul ball to the face. Or like Lane Kiffin’s ego after his (and Bregman’s) LSU Tigers were beaten by the Ole Miss team Kiffin dropped like a bad habit last season. Bregman suffered … The post Alex Bregman Tracking Pitches in Cage, Won’t Need IL appeared first on .

When will Tigers’ Justin Verlander make final career start?

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander has made only one start this season. Verlander suffered an injury early in the year and later announced that he is planning to retire after the season. The MLB world has spent the past few months wondering if Verlander would pitch again before retiring. Sure enough, fans will get […] The post When will Tigers’ Justin Verlander make final career start? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers Announce Justin Verlander As Saturday’s Starter

By Darragh McDonald | at September 22, 2026 2:58pm CDT The Tigers announced that Justin Verlander will start Saturday’s game. It will be the final start of his excellent career. He will need to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list but the Tigers have several candidates to head onto the 60-day IL, thus opening a 40-man spot for him. More to come. Share Repost Send via email Detroit Tigers Newsstand Justin Verlander View Comments (4)