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  "id": 9851339,
  "title": "Justin Verlander says Tigers fans should prepare for anything in final start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/justin-verlander-says-tigers-fans-should-prepare-for-anything-in-9851339",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:37:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/justin-verlander-says-tigers-fans-223715103.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a unique and rare situation, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander will pitch in his final MLB game on Saturday, marking the end of his 21-year career. Verlander, who made his last MLB start on Friday, spoke about the various factors that contributed to this moment. Despite skipping a month of rehab to participate in this celebration, Verlander is confident in his ability to pitch and feels comfortable throwing 1-2 innings. He expressed surprise at the intensity and \"angst\" he feels heading into this start, but acknowledged that it is a good and positive emotion. Verlander credits his daughter Genevieve for helping him refocus his mindset and passion for the game. This final start is a testament to Verlander's exceptional athleticism, dedication to rehab, and longevity in the sport, making it a truly special event at Comerica Park.",
  "summary": "Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander says he is comfortable throwing 20 pitches in his final start, saying that \"there's no script\" after that.",
  "key_points": [
    "Verlander pitches in final MLB game on Saturday",
    "21-year career concludes with Detroit Tigers",
    "Emotion of angst fuels final start"
  ],
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Justin Verlander says Tigers fans should prepare for anything in final start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/justin-verlander-says-tigers-fans-should-prepare-for-anything-in",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:37:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}