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Justin Verlander is retiring from baseball, but first he is heading to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and finishing out the season. The future Hall of Famer was selected by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as a “Legend Pick,” which quickly prompted a somewhat surprising retirement announcement from the Detroit Tigers starter. Verlander re-signed with the

A.J. Hinch talks about Detroit Tigers’ 2026 All-Stars after a game against Texas at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Video by Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2026/07/04/mlb-all-star-game-detroit-tigers-riley-greene-al-kaline/90805351007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube

Ben Malgeri called up from Triple-A Toledo; Trei Cruz optioned, Burch Smith to 60-day IL. Malgeri: 9 HR, .322 vs LHP. Read the story: https://bit.ly/4eDl6j4

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal talks rehab start for West Michigan at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Watch Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal, pitching for High-A West Michigan Whitecaps outside Grand Rapids, strike out the first batter on Sunday, June 7, 2026. 📹 by Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks to reporters about Kerry Carpenter’s return from the injured list May 31, 2026, at Rate Field in Chicago.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal strikes out infielder Zack Short in a live bullpen session at Comerica Park on Tuesday, May 26. 📹 by Christian Romo

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal talks to reporters May 18, 2026, about his faster-than-expected rehab process in return from elbow surgery.

A.J. Hinch reacted to Spencer Torkelson’s recent struggles followed by a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning against Toronto Blue Jays on May 15, 2026. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tKvefr

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks about Gage Workman, called up to replace injured Kerry Carpenter, on May 10, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks about Framber Valdez getting ejected after a hit-by-pitch May 5, 2026, against the Red Sox at Comerica Park.

Tarik Skubal has been scratched from his start May 4. He has been placed on the injured list. And he needs surgery. The 29-year-old left-hander won’t start for the Detroit Tigers on Monday, May 4, against the Boston Red Sox in the first of three games in the series at Comerica Park. He is scheduled

The Detroit Lions go with Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 17 overall in the 2026 NFL draft. Detroit Free Press beat writer Dave Birkett and columnist Shawn Windsor give their instant reactions to the pick, Miller’s fit with the team and what it means for the Lions’ offense going forward. Get more instant

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch talks about prospect Hao-Yu Lee making his MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox on April 17, 2026, at Fenway Park. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mI1C0w