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There’s been a great deal of positivity surrounding Jacob deGrom this spring. deGrom has been hampered by injuries over the last four years but the Texas Rangers’ ace is on track to pitch at the start of the season. deGrom made his spring training debut on Saturday and the outing was a big step in […]

Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom received a pivotal Spring Training update. However, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy sees the preseason as an opportunity for deGrom to get back into the swing of things. “There’s time,” Bochy said via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “He’ll get the innings he needs to be ready to pitch that first week.” […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has continued to trend in a promising direction before the 2025 MLB season. The Rangers are hopeful that deGrom will be able to stay healthy and pitch at a high level in 2025. According to Rangers radio/TV broadcaster Jared Sandler, the former Cy Young winning hurler will throw a […]

Through 11 seasons, Jacob deGrom has a career 2.52 ERA, two Cy Young Awards and four All-Star selections to his name. He is undeniably one of the best starting pitchers of his generation, a talent who has drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax. The Hall of Fame seemed like a safe bet […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to replicate their 2023 World Series season following a disappointing 2024 campaign. In order to get back on track, the Rangers could certainly use a healthy Jacob deGrom, who previously underwent his second Tommy John surgery. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy recently revealed an update on the star pitcher during an […]

The Texas Rangers’ title defense in 2024 did not go as planned. After winning the 2023 World Series, Texas took the field last April to high expectations, but a spate of injuries helped derail their season, leading to a 78-84 finish. The team can reset headed into 2025, and it appears two critical pieces are […]

After winning the 2023 World Series, the Texas Rangers wanted to repeat the feat in 2024. Unfortunately, that was not meant to be. Dealing with injuries and a host of other factors, manager Bruce Bochy and his team didn’t even make it back to the postseason. One of the many reasons why: veteran ace Jacob […]

The Texas Rangers are going to get a huge boost when Jacob deGrom makes his season debut on Friday. DeGrom has not pitched in the Major Leagues since April 28, 2023 after injuring his elbow and undergoing Tommy John surgery and is looking to show that he can still be one of the best pitchers […]

Jacob deGrom is inching closer to a return to the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have officially set a debut date for deGrom, who missed over a year while after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced his starting rotation for the upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners and named deGrom the […]

The Texas Rangers got great injury news on Sunday regarding pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. Both pitchers have missed time this season, contributing to a disappointing season for the defending World Series champions. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Sunday that both veterans are ready to return to the mound this season. “(deGrom)’s ready to […]

Jacob deGrom’s long road back to the major leagues is reaching its pivotal moment, with the Texas Rangers ace potentially just one start away from making his highly anticipated return. After undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery in June 2023, deGrom has been methodically working his way through the rehab process, with his latest outing at Triple-A […]

The Texas Rangers’ hopes to make the 2024 postseason have all but vanished. They enter Monday with a 60-71 record, which has them 12.5 games back of a wild card spot in the American League standings — a near-impossible hole to climb out of with 31 games remaining on their season. Fangraphs has their playoff […]

The Texas Rangers got some good news amidst a lost season on Thursday. Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom made a rehab start in AA Frisco. He spoke honestly about his appearance with Schuyler Dixon from the Associated Press. “It’s very important,” said deGrom. “That way, I can treat the offseason a little bit more normal. If […]

The Texas Rangers have dealt with many pitching injuries this season. Jacob deGrom is chief among them, having not pitched at all this season. The ace underwent Tommy John surgery in June of last year and has been targeting this month as his return date ever since. On Thursday, the Rangers announced that he will […]

Jacob deGrom’s Major League return has cleared another hurdle. The two-time Cy Young award winner will make a rehab start Thursday for the Texas Rangers’ Double-A affiliate, according to Jeff Wilson of Rangers Daily. deGrom, who hasn’t topped 100 innings in a season since 2019, will also throw a bullpen on Tuesday, Wilson added. The […]

The Texas Rangers have struggled in August. They may be on the verge of receiving two important pitching reinforcements, though. Jacob deGrom and Jon Gray both threw live batting practice sessions on Saturday, a sign that the pitchers are getting close to returning. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy addressed deGrom and Gray’s performances on the mound, […]

The Texas Rangers are falling out of the postseason conversation fast and could use a Cy Young winning pitcher to boost the team. Jacob deGrom is not quite ready to return just yet, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he is getting closer to beginning a rehab assignment, via Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning […]

The Texas Rangers have been without star pitcher Jacob deGrom since last April. DeGrom has spent the past 15 months rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, and may finally be close to making a return. DeGrom threw a live batting practice session on Thursday. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that it went “really well” […]

The reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers’ title defense has not gone as the team had hoped so far. Still, the Rangers remain in the race for the AL West. And the team could be adding a key piece soon as Jacob deGrom is nearing his long-awaited return. After getting in a 45-pitch bullpen session […]

The Texas Rangers are holding onto hope that the team can still turn the season around despite a skid in which Texas lost six of seven games. Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy attempted to fire the team up after a recent loss. If that didn’t reach the players, perhaps the excitement of ace starter Jacob deGrom’s […]

The Texas Rangers transferred outfielder Evan Carter to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Rangers general manager Chris Young provided an unfortunate update on Tuesday, suggesting that Carter’s season is likely over, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Chris Young says the Rangers are not expecting that Evan Carter will play again this […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to have Jacob deGrom return from his Tommy John surgery recovery as soon as possible. The Rangers star hurler is trending in a positive direction. deGrom provided an important update on Tuesday, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Jacob deGrom said today he’s confident that he will pitch […]

The Texas Rangers have turned things around over the last month, going from potential sellers to hopeful buyers at the MLB trade deadline. As the reigning World Series champs inch closer to a .500 record, the team received a positive update on injured starter Jacob deGrom. The 35-year-old ace will join the Rangers in St. […]

The Texas Rangers are having the definition of a World Series hangover. The defending champions are 46-50 but only five games out of first place in the American League West. Not all is lost quite yet with the the entire second half ahead. When it comes to the rotation, the Rangers have pitched relatively well. […]

A lot has happened since the last time Jacob deGrom took the mound for the Texas Rangers, but he is now on the way back after throwing off of a mound for the first time since having reconstructive right elbow surgery just over a year ago, throwing 15 pitches with none of them being breaking […]

The Texas Rangers are fresh off a World Series championship. The ball club is looking to find more success in 2024 and build a dynasty. Texas is dealing with some injury concerns at the moment, but their 2024 outlook is promising as spring training gets underway. So what does the 2024 campaign hold for this […]

Even though Jacob deGrom has been out since early in the season for the Texas Rangers, but he has been a key voice for the team in this playoff run, especially after the devastating Game 5 ALCS loss to the Houston Astros, in which Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead home run off of Jose Leclerc […]

The Texas Rangers find themselves in the World Series despite star pitcher Jacob deGrom being shut down to have Tommy John surgery this summer. Despite not being able to help his team on the field, Max Scherzer thinks deGrom has still been a great teammate, according to Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports. Scherzer elaborated, “He’s […]

Texas Rangers star Jacob deGrom went down for the season at the beginning of June, and it was announced that he will need a second Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL injury. One orthopedic surgeon is casting doubt on a potential return for the two-time Cy Young award winner. In an interview with Joe […]

The Texas Rangers have put together an impressive season that not many saw coming. The only problem has been their ace Jacob deGrom undergoing Tommy John surgery. To remedy their new need for starting pitchers, the Rangers have turned to their farm system. Texas has called up top prospect Owen White, via Ken Rosenthal and […]

When statistics are murky or incomplete, sometimes the best argument-ender is the eye test. Greatness that just oozes through the television screen, their dominance so profound that even non-fans know of them. But in baseball there is one enemy that threatens to invalidate the eye test and the weight it carries. Longevity. The sensational Jacob […]

Jacob deGrom sent shockwaves through the MLB world with the announcement of his second Tommy John surgery on Tuesday afternoon. The former two-time Cy Young award winner officially went out for the season with a torn UCL after weeks of flare-ups and injury speculation. This was a devastating blow to the Texas Rangers’ starting rotation […]

The Texas Rangers’ World Series hopes were dealt a devastating blow on Tuesday, as ace starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Not only is it a gut punch for the Rangers, but it’s also a bitter pill for deGrom, 34, to swallow, as it […]

Jacob deGrom is leaving behind a lasting legacy for himself. The question is, which legacy will that ultimately be? Will it be that of dominant pitcher, or will he be remembered as someone plagued by recurring injuries, constantly sidelined throughout his career? Better question currently is, what’s next after the shocking Tommy John diagnosis he […]

The shocking news of Jacob deGrom getting shut down for the season was a major blow to the Major League Baseball community, and it surprised just about everyone but New York Mets fans. The former two-time NL Cy Young award winner will now undergo a second Tommy John surgery following another injury to his UCL. […]

The Texas Rangers took a risk by signing Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract in free agency. The contract includes a $37 million option for the 2028 MLB season. Now that deGrom is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and potentially miss the better part of two seasons, that option won’t trigger without […]

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was understandably emotional after learning that he would need Tommy John surgery. After signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers in free agency, deGrom could miss the better part of his first two seasons in Texas. Jacob deGrom’s Tommy John surgery is scheduled for next week. The Rangers’ […]

Jacob deGrom continues to have the worst injury luck in the majors, as the Texas Rangers ace will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. This will be the second time that deGrom, 34, will undergo Tommy John surgery in […]

If there was any faint hope that Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom’s return from injury might not be far away, that optimism has been dashed. The Rangers have placed Jacob deGrom on the 60-day injured list. DeGrom was moved to the 60-day IL in order to make room on the Rangers’ roster for pitcher Spencer […]