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AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout

The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associat...

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso's RBI double sparks Mets in 6-2 win over Marlins

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead double, Tylor Megill struck out seven over five innings and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-2

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 MLB odds: Best win total, division bets, long-shot, title futures, expert picks

FOX Sports betting experts Sam Panayotovich, Chris Fallica and Egros give their early best bets for the MLB season ahead of Opening Day!

MARCH 31, 2023

What Mets' Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom said after he bombed on Opening Day for Rangers The pitcher, who signed a $185 million, five-year contract in December, gave up five runs and six extra-base hits over 3 2/3 innings.

MARCH 31, 2023 • NJ.COM

Gives up five runs DeGrom allowed five earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven across 3.2 innings in Thursday's win over the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact DeGrom was making his Rangers' debut, though things didn't go as planned as he allowed at least one run in three of the four innings he pitched. All six of the hits he allowed went for extra bases, one of which was a two-run homer by Alec Bohm. On the other hand, deGrom did show flashes of his usual dominance by striking out seven on 13 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes across 73 pitches. While it was far from his best performance, it's way too early to grow concerned about deGrom's potential to produce moving forward.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob DeGrom's debut with the Texas Rangers evokes images of Nolan, Chan Ho and Darvish Jacob deGrom was roughed up by the Phillies and didn’t look like the All-Star he was with the Mets

MARCH 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jacob deGrom struggles in debut for Rangers - The Boston Globe The righthander gave up five runs and six extra-base hits over 3⅔ innings against the NL champion Phillies at Arlington, Texas.

MARCH 30, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Jacob deGrom stats: Rangers debut a dud as prized free agent has career-worst Opening Day start DeGrom signed a huge contract with the Rangers in the offseason. His first time pitching for Texas didn't go so well.

MARCH 30, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

How did ex-Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom do in Texas Rangers' debut? The oft-dominating right-hander, who won two Cy Young Awards in New York, opened the season on Thursday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • NJ.COM

Rangers rally after deGrom struggles to beat Phillies 11-7

Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller homered in a big comeback for Texas to beat the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in the season opener

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No decision for deGrom in rough Rangers debut vs Phillies

Jacob deGrom had a rough debut for the Texas Rangers, who bailed out their prized addition on opening day

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does anyone truly believe Jacob deGrom can stay healthy all year? The Texas Rangers have had multiple opportunities with elite pitchers — and wasted them all

MARCH 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers will have Jacob deGrom on a pitch count on Opening Day - The Boston Globe The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner will be limited to about 65 pitches Thursday against the Phillies.

MARCH 30, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Debut for deGrom in Texas to be limited against familiar foe

Jacob deGrom will be limited to about 65 pitches when he makes his debut for the Texas Rangers on opening day

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers host the Phillies in the season opener

The Texas Rangers host the Philadelphia Phillies for the season opener

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade lat strain

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola vs. deGrom, Ohtani highlight MLB's opening-day matchups

The Texas Rangers aren't wasting any time in seeing what they have in Jacob deGrom

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?

This could be the last time for Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to play together with a chance to lead the Los Angeles Angels back to the playoffs

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start opener for Rangers DeGrom has been named the Rangers' Opening Day starter March 30 against the Phillies, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran righty isn't going to be fully stretched out after dealing with a side issue for much of this spring, and deGrom will be limited to around 75-80 pitches against Philadelphia. He's made just one official Cactus League start but should be in line for one more tune-up Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut DeGrom allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners.

Impact DeGrom made his Cactus League debut after being brought along slowly from a side injury. The right-hander looked sharp his first time out, hitting 100 mph twice in three innings while the fastball consistently clocked in at 97-99 mph, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. DeGrom worked around a first-inning triple, getting a couple of punch-outs, then left a runner stranded in the third following a leadoff single. He threw 34 pitches (28 strikes) during an efficient outing then tossed more pitches in the bullpen to get his work in. There's time for at least one more Cactus League outing, and deGrom is expected to be on a restricted pitch count to start the regular season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Cactus League debut Sunday DeGrom (side) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Mariners, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeGrom looked good in a start against minor leaguers earlier this week, striking out five while allowing one run over two innings. He figures to be ready for three innings Sunday as he ramps up for the start of the regular season. Manager Bruce Bochy has said that deGrom will likely be on a 75-80 pitch count at the beginning of the regular season after missing so much time this spring with side tightness.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely on pitch count early Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Wednesday that deGrom (side) is likely to be on a pitch count to start the season, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bocy said both deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi (side) may be restricted to 75-to-80 pitches to begin the season while coming off their respective injuries. That means guys like Dane Dunning, Glenn Otto or Cole Ragans could be paired with the starters. DeGrom recently threw two innings in a minor-league game and is ramping up for the regular season.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks sharp in minor-league start DeGrom (side) struck out five and allowed one run over two innings during his start in a minor-league spring game Monday and said afterward that he believes he'll be available to s...

Impact DeGrom's spring debut was delayed after he had his throwing program slowed down early in spring training when he experienced left side tightness, but he looked to be healthy and as dialed in as ever Monday while using all four of his pitches in the outing. The lone run he allowed came on a fluky inside-the-park home run, and deGrom was able to rebound swiftly thereafter and closed the start on a high note, coming away especially pleased with how he threw his changeup and curveball. DeGrom went on to throw an additional 26 pitches in the bullpen following the two-inning appearance, so he looks like he'll be on pace to handle something resembling a normal workload by the time the regular season begins even if he only makes one or two more starts in spring training.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE