In this episode of Tigers Litterbox, we say goodbye to Justin Verlander after an emotional final start in a Tigers uniform. Verlander went out in fitting fashion, turning in a strong performance and giving Detroit fans one more reminder of what made him one of the defining pitchers of his generation.

From there, we zoom out and look back at the Tigers’ season as a whole — a year filled with promise, frustration, encouraging developments and plenty of “what ifs.” We break down where the team succeeded, where things fell short, and which players took meaningful steps forward versus those who failed to meet expectations.

We also discuss what this season revealed about the Tigers’ current roster, the areas that still need to improve, and what Detroit can take away from a season that ultimately slipped away.