ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom has gone more than a month since winning a game for the Texas Rangers, and that is frustrating the All-Star pitcher.
DeGrom gave up a home run on the first pitch of his first game in 10 days, after the Rangers skipped his last scheduled start because what was described as shoulder fatigue, and they trailed throughout in a 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
The 37-year-old deGrom is 0-4 in five starts since his last win July 22, when he was 10-2 after coming off being the only Rangers player to make the AL All-Star team. He struck out seven, walked two and hit a batter while allowing two runs and three hits in his third start against the Angels since the start of July. He needed 90 pitches (56 strikes) to get through five innings.
“Tonight just was inconsistent the whole time. Missed with a lot of sliders, missed with fastballs, first pitch of the game threw right down the middle," deGrom said. “Just kind of all over the place, so that was frustrating.”
It was deGrom’s first start since throwing five scoreless innings Aug. 15 at Toronto, when he exited with a 3-0 lead but didn't get a decision in what turned into a 6-5 loss for the Rangers. He said he felt good going into his 25th start of the season after some extra rest.
“That's what's frustrating about it. You go out there and you feel good,” he said. “The bullpen in between felt really good, warming up felt good, and then go out there and just not able to throw the ball where I want to.”
After Zach Neto hit his Angels’ franchise-record ninth leadoff homer this season, deGrom retired 10 batters in a row while striking out half of them. But even in that stretch, deGrom said he got away with missing a lot of spots with his slider and changeup, and ran up his pitch count.
When striking out the side in the fourth, deGrom gave up a one-out walk to Taylor Ward, who scored after consecutive two-out singles to put LA up 2-0.
DeGrom, who missed most of the last two seasons because of Tommy John surgery soon after joining the Rangers, said he feels good physically after 145 1/3 innings pitched this year. That is his most since 204 for the New York Mets in 2019, when he won his second consecutive NL Cy Young Award. That was also the last time he had a longer stretch of games in the same season without a win (six).
“He’ll keep making his starts until we think he needs a break like we just gave him a break,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “He's healthy, he feels good. As long as that’s the case, he's going to be out there.”
He threw only 191 innings combined from 2020-24, starting with the pandemic-shortened season. Two injury-plagued years followed to end his time with the Mets before going to the Rangers in free agency. He made six starts in his Texas debut in 2023 before his elbow surgery, then didn’t pitch again until three games at the end of last season.
His last win, when allowing one run over six innings against the Athletics just over a month ago, also came with nine days between starts. But that extended break was coming out of the All-Star break after he didn't pitch for the American League squad in Atlanta.
Now with just under five weeks left in the regular season, and the Rangers desperately trying to make a push to get into a wild-card spot, deGrom hopes to pitch every fifth game.
“The goal is to take the ball as many times as I can, and feel good," he said. “So try to continue to take the ball and just do a better job when I’m out there.”
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts after the third out against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Porter has firm orders for 75 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 25, potentially bringing its fleet up to 100 E2s. The E195-E2 has enabled Porter’s impressive network expansion across Canada, the U.S., and now the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.
The airline’s bold strategy includes extending its elevated economy experience into southern vacation sunshine markets; launching 13 new routes to five popular destinations this season – Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Liberia (Costa Rica) – from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Hamilton airports. With the addition of the 50th E2, Porter will continue exploring opportunities to increase capacity across its growing network.
Michael Deluce, President & CEO of Porter Airlines, said, “Since Porter’s founding in 2006, we have consistently focused on raising the bar for our passengers by proving that economy flying can and should be pleasurable for everyone. The E2’s introduction into our fleet is allowing us to turbocharge these efforts as the fastest growing airline in North America over the last three years. The aircraft offers an incredible passenger experience and supports our promise as being the only airline in the region with no middle seats for any passenger on any flight. Our story is continuing as we reset the competitive landscape.”
Nigel Patterson, Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region North America, Embraer Commercial Aviation, added: “Porter Airlines is a true disruptor in North American travel. Their commitment to elevating the passenger experience with the E195-E2 highlights the aircraft’s unique blend of operational efficiency, passenger comfort, and environmental performance. Today’s delivery reinforces our conviction that the E2 family is the ideal solution for next-gen growth and market expansion.”
The E195-E2 is the largest and most advanced member of Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family. It delivers up to 29% lower fuel burn compared to first-generation E-Jets, a range of 3,000 nautical miles (~5,556 km), enabling nonstop operations across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Designed for high-frequency routes, the E195-E2 combines outstanding economics, the quietest cabin, 4th-gen fly-by-wire avionics, a modern passenger environment featuring onboard Wi-Fi and seatback power – and no middle seats.
Porter supplements the aircraft’s capabilities with a category-leading inflight offering. The airline’s award-winning passenger experience is available to everyone onboard on a complimentary basis, including wine and beer service in glassware, premium snacks and streaming-quality Wi-Fi.
Porter’s rapid fleet growth and network expansion underscore its transformation into a major player in North American aviation. With a reputation for delivering a premium flying experience, Porter is redefining travel for millions of passengers.
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About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.
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About Embraer
Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds, an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere worldwide, transporting over 150 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and is the leading exporter of high-value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) has delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines, marking a major milestone in one of North America’s most dynamic fleet expansions. Since receiving its first E2 jet in December 2022, Porter set out to reshape travel across North America and set a new standard for passenger experience.
