On Tuesday evening, the Texas Rangers will be in Baltimore to continue their series with the Baltimore Orioles.
They are coming off a 5-2 victory over Baltimore (on Monday), which has them as 3-1 in their first four games of the new season.
Texas Rangers Make Jacob DeGrom Announcement
GettyJacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 12, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
DeGrom had been supposed to make his season debut over the weekend, but he ended up being a late scratch on the injury report.
For Tuesday’s game, the Rangers have announced DeGrom as the starting pitcher.
Texas Rangers PR wrote: “The Rangers scheduled starting pitcher for tonight’s game at Baltimore is RHP Jacob deGrom.”
DeGrom is coming off a year where he went 12-8 with a 2.97 ERA in 30 games.
GettyJacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers is seen on the field as the team works out before Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 17, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Latest DeGrom News
GettyJacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@LuhRangersFan: “DeGrom Day is on”
@kirk_salmon: “Will believe it when I see it.”
Jeff Wilson: “Good news”
@C00P3RFLAGG: “Omg orioles getting belt again we own them😭😭😭”
@UnhUnh_GetMoney: “Hate to break it to Rangers fans but deGrom is gonna get rocked tonight lol”
@PostinsPostcard: “It’s now officially a deGrom Day.”
Rangers And DeGrom
GettyJacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening Day game at Globe Life Field on March 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
Following their series with the Orioles, the Rangers will head home to host the Cincinnati Reds with the series starting on April 3.
They are coming off a year where they went 81-81 (and missed the MLB playoffs).
In 2023, the franchise won the World Series over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
GettyJacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers gets a mound visit from pitching coach Mike Maddux #31 during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Globe Life Field on March 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
DeGrom had spent the first nine years of his career with the New York Mets before joining Texas in 2023.
The 37-year-old has made five All-Star Games (and won two Cy Young Awards).
Orioles Right Now
GettyManager Craig Albernaz #55 of the Baltimore Orioles hands the ball to Grant Wolfram #48 in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League spring training game at LECOM Park on February 27, 2026 in Bradenton, Florida.
The Orioles 2-2 in their first four games of the 2026 season.
After the Rangers, they will play their next series on April 3 when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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