Detroit Tigers fans brace for an emotional farewell as Justin Verlander takes the mound for his final start with the club. Is this legendary pitcher truly the last of his kind, or can Max Scherzer carry the torch? Mike Stanton spotlights Verlander’s remarkable 21-season career: 266 wins, 3,554 strikeouts, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles, and three no-hitters. The episode explores how Houston Astros’ analytics revived Verlander’s game, his impact on young stars like Max Clark and Colt Keith, and what makes his competitive approach unique.The conversation turns to MLB milestones with Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the exclusive 40/40 club, raising the question—can he become the next Mr. Cub and carry Chicago to postseason glory? With the Cubs clinching a playoff spot and pitching depth under scrutiny, Stanton breaks down postseason scenarios, the Luis Arraez injury blow for the Phillies, and wild AL playoff races as chaos reigns with just days left in the regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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