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Jacob deGrom

Jacob, Texas Ranger

Jacob deGromImage: Getty ImagesTwo-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom is departing Queens for the Lonestar State.According to ESPN, the ex-Mets ace agreed to a five-year, $185 million deal with the Texas Rangers.The Rangers announced the

The 5 best landing spots for Jacob deGrom

1. Baltimore OriolesImage: Getty ImagesIf I told you the Baltimore Orioles could potentially be big spenders in free agency three years ago, you would’ve spat in my face and thrown me in the river for lunacy. However, fresh off an 83-win

Mets fans know better than to smile

Beat the Mets, beat the Mets, step right up and beat the MetsPhoto: Getty ImagesAs soon as Mets fans let their guards down and enjoyed Timmy Trumpet a little too much, we all knew what was coming next. The team’s lead in the NL East has

The allure of near-perfection

Drew Rasmussen tossed 8 perfect innings against the Orioles in Tampa Sunday night.Image: Getty Images I spend a lot of time, admittedly too much time, writing about everything that’s wrong with baseball. I get crankier and more cynical the

The Dodgers care not for your newest superteam

Photo: APThe Padres certainly have a way of stealing the headlines. And that’s not a bad thing, always, especially as the Padres do it by being one of the few teams that are constantly adding good players. Even great ones at times. Which