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DeGrom’s Comeback Season Keeping Texas Rangers in Postseason Hunt

For the Texas Rangers to squeak into MLB’s Wild Card Series, they need Jacob deGrom in top form.
DeGrom’s Comeback Season Keeping Texas Rangers in Postseason Hunt
Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 6, 2025. Sam Hodde/Getty Images
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Finally, Jacob deGrom is giving the Texas Rangers just what they had in mind when signing the Floridian to a five-year, $185 million free agent contract in December 2022.

The Rangers still have a chance to slip into the American League Wild Card Series, as MLB’s regular season dwindles down to its final three weeks.

Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.