What happened: Justin Verlander addressed the Comerica Park crowd Saturday ahead of his final scheduled major league start. The right-hander told fans, "I am, and always will be, a Detroit Tiger," during the pregame festivities.
Why it matters: The outing concludes a career that began with Detroit in 2005 and included a return to the franchise on a one-year deal for the 2026 season. Verlander announced in July that this would be his final year in the majors.
By the numbers: Verlander enters the start eighth on the all-time strikeout list, sitting four punchouts ahead of Max Scherzer.
What to watch: Detroit takes the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates.