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Jacob deGrom is now a record-setter in salary after posting a historic pitching season. deGrom received a $17 million salary for 2019 in arbitration, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. His $9.6 million raise from $7.4 million in 2018 to $17 …
Jacob deGrom has set yet another record on his way to one of the best pitching seasons in recent memory. The New York Mets ace came into Friday’s game with an absurd 22 consecutive quality starts this season. He added another one to the total …
The unluckiness Jacob deGrom has dealt with all season has been a big topic of discussion among baseball fans, but one particular stat will leave New York Mets fans furious. On Saturday night against the Tigers, Chicago White Sox starter Lucas …
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom has the best ERA in baseball this season — and, thanks to his team’s horrible run support, just eight wins. Those eight wins could hinder what might otherwise be a leading Cy Young candidacy, but deGrom …
The races for the Cy Young Award in both leagues certainly look likely to provide intrigue as we head toward the end of the season. There’s a good argument to be made that each league features a clear favorite right now, but there’s …
As we head towards the final month of the regular season, the pennant races in baseball are heating up, and so are the awards races. The MVP races in both leagues are looking very intriguing as we get into crunch time. In the American League, there …
Wednesday marked one of the few times that Jacob deGrom has been able to smile about his run support this season. The New York Mets righty struck out ten over six shutout innings to lead the team to an 8-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It was his …
Few pitchers have performed better this season than Jacob deGrom. Even fewer pitchers who have done so well also have so little to show for it. The lack of run and/or bullpen support by the New York Mets when deGrom pitches has been an issue all …
We’re a week away from the Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline, and talk is heating up around the league. Some trade chips appear more likely to move than others, but teams are constantly looking for upgrades, some more than others. …
One brave member of the media decided to shoot their shot on Sunday regarding the uncertain future of New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom. After a scheduled game between the Mets and the New York Yankees had to be postponed due to rain (one that …
There has been some talk about the New York Mets potentially shopping their two biggest arms in trade talks prior to the July 31 deadline, and one of those pitchers is hoping the team will part ways with him if they don’t intend to sign him to …
The New York Mets could be busy at this year’s trade deadline, but it sounds like they would prefer to move one of their star righties over the other. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday that the Mets are ready to listen to trade …
Jacob deGrom is having a heck of a season for the New York Mets, but you wouldn’t really know it by his win-loss record. DeGrom is 4-2 this season despite having an NL-best 1.55 ERA. The Mets have only won two of his eight starts since May, …
For most teams, we’re a quarter of the way through the Major League Baseball season, and right about at the point that teams can begin assessing what their prospects are. It’s also a point where we can review performances to date and look …
The New York Mets made it clear on Sunday that they are taking great precautions with their handling of Jacob deGrom. deGrom was pulled after one inning of work against the Philadelphia Phillies. He walked three, struck out two, and did not allow a …
The New York Mets got a scare earlier in the week when Jacob deGrom was forced to leave a game with an elbow injury, but it does not sound like the right-hander is dealing with anything serious. On Thursday, the Mets announced that deGrom’s MRI …
