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Jacob deGrom blocks potential trade to stay with Rangers

Nypost · · 274 words · By Andrew Battifarano
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What to know about Jacob deGrom blocks potential trade to stay with Rangers

The Rangers were expected to be one of this year’s trade deadline sellers, but one piece wasn’t on the move after all.

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What happened

The Rangers were expected to be one of this year’s trade deadline sellers, but one piece wasn’t on the move after all.

Why it matters

Right-hander Jacob deGrom was asked to waive his no-trade clause but declined, The Athletic reported Monday.

Common ground

DeGrom said he wanted to stay put in Texas, according to the outlet.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “It comes off a campaign in which he was named an American League All-Star and struck out 185 hitters over 30 starts.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'his' and unrelated YouTube videos; no sports data regarding deGrom's previous campaign was provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of HIS is of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action. How to use his in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/his
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web search NEUTRAL — addicting stories uploaded every single day! subscribe if you are a real one ;) Friendly Reminder: reuploads, translations, and edits without permission will get you striked. You know who you are ...
https://www.youtube.com/@hisytstory
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 15, 2026 · His vs he's difference explained simply. Learn when to use his or he's with clear examples, grammar rules, and common mistakes.
https://wordcomparsion.com/his-vs-hes/
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Claim 2: “Seager has a partial no-trade clause, while Eovaldi has a full no-trade clause.”
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No evidence was found after searching for the specific no-trade clause details for Seager and Eovaldi.
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Claim 3: “The ex-Mets ace is owed $37 million in 2027 and has a $20 million club option for 2028.”
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One web search result specifically mentions he is owed $37 million in 2027, but other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (biblical Jacob).
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacob, [a] later given the name Israel, [b] is the third Hebrew patriarch in Judaism and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions. He first appears in the Torah, where he is described in the Boo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob
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web search NEUTRAL — Jacob is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. The English form is derived from the Latin Iacobus, from the Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iakobos), ultimately from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqōḇ), the name of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_(name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 12, 2023 · Jacob is a biblical hero who depicts the power and grace of God to change and renew. He is most commonly known in the Bible for his cunning and deceitful ways, especially towards his tw…
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/who-was-jacob-in-th…
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Claim 4: “Tarik Skubal (Dodgers), Freddy Peralta (Rays) and Kevin Gausman (Cubs) have all been dealt to new clubs.”
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The claim states Tarik Skubal was traded to the Dodgers. While one Wikipedia snippet for Tarik Skubal mentions he is a pitcher for the Dodgers and previously played for the Tigers, the overall evidence for the group of trades (Peralta to Rays, Gausman to Cubs) is missing or not corroborated by other sources in the provided set.
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Claim 5: “He has a 3.96 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 135 strikeouts over 113 2/3 innings.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about the biblical Jacob and the 2026 Red Sox season; no statistical data for deGrom's current season was provided in the evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Boston Red Sox season is the ongoing 126th season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 115th season at Fenway Park. The team opened the regular season in an away game against the Ci…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Boston_Red_Sox_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of Minor League Baseball players in the Los Angeles Angels system.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shohei Ohtani (Japanese: 大谷 翔平, born July 5, 1994) is a Japanese professional baseball designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Shotime", he…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani
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Claim 6: “The Rangers already made one trade before the 6 p.m. deadline, sending infielder Josh Smith to the Blue Jays for left-handed pitcher Adam Macko”
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While Wikipedia confirms Josh Smith is a utility player for the Toronto Blue Jays who previously played for the Rangers, the provided evidence does not contain the specific details of a trade for Adam Macko occurring before a 6 p.m. deadline.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Holt Hamilton (born May 21, 1981) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from 2007 to 2015, most prominently as a member o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hamilton
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Harris Smith (born August 7, 1997) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022 for the Texas Rang…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Smith_(infielder)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Texas Rangers:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Rangers_minor_league_pla…
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Claim 7: “Even at 38 years old and seven years after his second Cy Young Award win”
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Web search results from AOL and RotoWire explicitly state deGrom is 38 years old and reference the timing of his second Cy Young award.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cy Young Award, officially the Cy Young Memorial Award, is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB), one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cy_Young_Award
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Anthony deGrom (born June 19, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the New York Mets. DeG…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_deGrom
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Detroit Ti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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Claim 8: “The Post’s Jon Heyman reported the Braves were among the teams to check in on deGrom”
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Multiple sources, including Yardbarker and Yahoo Sports, confirm that Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported the Atlanta Braves inquired about deGrom.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joel Sherman (born March 17/18, 1964) is a sportswriter for the New York Post. He is also a baseball insider with MLB Network and co-hosts with Jon Heyman the baseball podcast The Show.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Sherman_(sportswriter)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jon Heyman (born February 7, 1961) is an American baseball columnist for the New York Post, a baseball insider for MLB Network and WFAN Radio and co-host with Joel Sherman of the baseball podcast The …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Heyman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American professional wrestling manager, former executive, promoter, and commentator. He is signed to WWE. Heyman first gained prominence in the late 1980s …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Heyman
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Claim 9: “Right-hander Jacob deGrom was asked to waive his no-trade clause but declined, The Athletic reported Monday.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that The Athletic reported Jacob deGrom declined to waive his no-trade clause.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Mendy Mendy (born 27 December 1996) is a Gambian professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for EFL League One club Bromley.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Mendy
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Walter Misiorowski ( miz-ə-ROW-skee; born April 3, 2002), nicknamed "the Miz", is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Misiorowski
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jacob Gerrard Roddy (born 10 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Oxford City.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Roddy
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Claim 10: “The Rangers are also expected to approach shortstop Corey Seager and righty Nathan Eovaldi about potential trades, The Athletic reported.”
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The provided evidence only confirms the existence of The Athletic as a publication, not the specific report regarding Corey Seager and Nathan Eovaldi.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Athletic is an American subscription-based sports journalism department of The New York Times. It provides national and local coverage in 47 North American cities as well as the United Kingdom. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Athletic
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web search NEUTRAL — Unrivaled sports coverage across every team you care about and every league you follow. Get breaking news, powerful stories and smart analysis from the best writers in sports.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago · News - The Athletic A Saturday, August 8, 2026
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/news/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.