Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

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Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were together on some memorable Detroit teams before moving on and winning championships elsewhere. Will they eventually enter the Hall of Fame as part of the same class? The first question is whether both will retire after this season.

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    Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him? (opens East Idaho News)

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    Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer were together on some memorable Detroit teams before moving on and winning championships elsewhere. Will they eventually enter the Hall of Fame as part of the same class? The first question is whether both will retire after this season.

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