But unlike every other sleepy September morning, Verlander knows he has reached an odd precipice. His legendary run is near its end. He is retiring after the season. Thursday, the Tigers announced ...

Now 21 years into his career, Verlander is still hoping to go out on something close to his own terms. Justin Casterline / Getty Images DETROIT — How is this for insight into the mind of one of the ...

When Justin Verlander debuted on July 4th, 2005, and gave up seven hits, three walks, four total earned runs, and a loss after just 5.1 innings, the signs of the potential Hall of Fame inductee might ...

PHILADELPHIA — Justin Verlander used his fingers in this trip to Philadelphia simply to tip his cap toward applauding All-Star Game fans. He once playfully flipped off Phillies fans when his Houston ...