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The Detroit Tigers got some cool news on Wednesday, as Justin Verlander, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, was named as a "Legends Pick" for the All-Star Game this season.
While he's not going to pitch during the game, Verlander has been named an All-Star by MLB this season. However, not long after this announcement was made, Verlander made a huge announcement of his own.
As Verlander announced, the 2026 season will be his last, as he's retiring from Major League Baseball after this season comes to an end.
"... I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time," Verlander writes. "Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come. While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last."
The Detroit Tigers got some cool news on Wednesday, as Justin Verlander, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, was named as a "Legends Pick" for the All-Star Game this season.
While he's not going to pitch during the game, Verlander has been named an All-Star by MLB this season. However, not long after this announcement was made, Verlander made a huge announcement of his own.
As Verlander announced, the 2026 season will be his last, as he's retiring from Major League Baseball after this season comes to an end.
"... I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time," Verlander writes. "Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come. While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last."
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