Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Detroit, Friday, May 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki dodges an inside pitch by Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers to a Kansas City Royals batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander wipes his face after giving up three runs during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws a first-inning pitch against the Chicago White Sox during a baseball game in Detroit on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit, Sunday, April 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)