Spotlight Why Justin Verlander is worried about MLB after he retires BOB NIGHTENGALE USA Today Jul 15, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - Vertical Justin Verlander reveals pitch grips and strategy ahead of his final All Star Game appearance. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — Justin Verlander smirked.kAmw6 =2F8965]k^AmkAm%96?[ 96 D?66C65]k^AmkAm'6C=2?56C H2D 2=>@DE :? FEE6C 5:D36=:67 E92E D@>6@?6 4@F=5 D6C:@FD=J 2D< 9:> E96 BF6DE:@?]k^AmkAm“yFDE:?[ 92G6 J@F 6G6C 366? AF==65 @FE @7 2 A6C764E 82>6 @C ?@\9:EE6C :? 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