Jacob deGrom
Coverage of Jacob deGrom in the Nexus archive.
- Baseball writer says 'bigoted' free agents shouldn't sign with Giants after pride hat controversy
The San Francisco Giants faced controversy after players objected to wearing rainbow-colored 'Pride Night' hats, with some writing Bible verses or opting for traditional hats. Major League Baseball issued a warning, prompting a Department of Justice investigation and criticism from Senator Josh Hawley. Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser suggested 'bigoted free agents' might avoid signing with the team due to the fallout.
- Shohei Ohtani puts together patently absurd stat line against Diamondbacks as tear on the mound continues
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched 6.0 innings with two hits allowed, one walk, and six strikeouts while batting 3-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in a 7-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His 0.74 ERA ranks third-lowest through 10 starts since 1913, trailing only Juan Marichal (1966) and Jacob deGrom (2021), though Ohtani also maintains a .301 batting average and .941 OPS.
- Rangers vs Cardinals prediction: Why St Louis is the moneyline pick despite Jacob deGrom on the mound
The article predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will defeat the Texas Rangers despite Jacob deGrom starting for the Rangers. It highlights deGrom's struggles on the road, particularly in May, and contrasts it with Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy's strong home performance. The author cites the Rangers' average offense and the Cardinals' improved roster as factors in the prediction.