Verlander's Emotional Retirement
6 outlets
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8 reporters
- Joseph StaszewskiNew York Post
- Dave HoggToronto Star
- Ryan CanfieldFox News
- Andrew BattifaranoNew York Post
- Associated PressThe Guardian
- The Associated PressToronto Star
- ABC NewsABC News (US)
- Sean JosephFox News
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Verlander's Emotional Retirement. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/37661
“Verlander's Emotional Retirement.” The Aporia, 13 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/37661.
“Verlander's Emotional Retirement.” The Aporia, October 13, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/37661.
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Justin Verlander’s final start of his illustrious career brought out all the emotions, including some tears from the 42-year-old.
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His wife, model Kate Upton, held 1-year-old son Bellamy while joining Justin and Genevieve for a group hug on the warning track in front of the Tigers dugout, and Justin high-fived teammates and doffed his cap to the crowd before descending the dugout steps with his family.
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How it changed
- 26 Sep
Justin Verlander’s final start of his illustrious career brought out all the emotions, including some tears from the 42-year-old.
Coverage 10 articles
29 Sep SI Swimsuit gave Justin Verlander a proper retirement send off with look back at Kate Upton cover shoot
Fox News
29 Sep Justin Verlander is now a former MLB player, but forever a dad
CBS News
28 Sep WATCH: Justin Verlander’s emotional final start
ABC News (US)
27 Sep MLB scores: Justin Verlander's final mound appearance comes in Tigers' comeback win
Toronto Star
26 Sep Justin Verlander leaves field in tears with daughter after final start of 21-year career
The Guardian
26 Sep Justin Verlander makes teary farewell to 21-year career as Tigers rally to beat Pirates 4-3
Toronto Star
26 Sep Justin Verlander’s 7-year-old daughter removes him from final MLB start in tear-jerker moment
New York Post
26 Sep Tigers legend Justin Verlander leaves mound in tears after daughter surprises him during final career start
Fox News
26 Sep Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug
Toronto Star
26 Sep Justin Verlander shares emotional Tigers retirement moment with wife Kate Upton
New York Post
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