The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom

Rangers' Bruce Bochy Reacts to Jacob deGrom Decision on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Right-handed starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is in his 12th season and his third as a member of the Texas Rangers.

Thousands and thousands of fans wearing white Jacob deGrom jerseys roamed the concourses of Globe Life Field on Tuesday night. It just so happened that his free jersey giveaway would fall on his day of the rotation,

He was expected to be the ace of a pitching staff that would carry the team deep into the 2023 playoffs. Instead, he spent most of the year on the injured list and watched from the dugout as the Rangers won the first World Seirs championship in franchise history.

Each plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame enshrines the culmination of a career's achievements, showcasing continued excellence over several years. However, this leaves the legacies of many stellar players with short stints of utter dominance — such as Ryan Howard,