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Justin Verlander, 3-time Cy Young winner, to retire at the end of the season
Justin Verlander, the three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026 season.
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What happenedJustin Verlander, the three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026 season.
The headline splitWMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) frames it as "Justin Verlander, 3-time Cy Young winner, to retire at the end of the season". WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Justin Verlander, 3-time Cy Young winner, to retire at the end of the season".
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Former Astros pitcher, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
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Justin Verlander, who has amassed three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships and an MVP award in what undoubtedly is a Hall of Fame career, on Wednesday announced that he'll reti...
