SURPRISE, Ariz. - It was worth the wait. Maybe not two years’ worth. But certainly two weeks' worth of exhibitions plus another day due to a rainout. And, hey, about the two years: If the Rangers get peak Jacob deGrom this season,

Two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom is working toward a comeback in 2025. The Texas Rangers ace was perfect in two innings of work during his spring training debut Saturday in an exhibition against the Kansas City Royals.

Rangers' veteran Jacob deGrom hopes to shake the injuries that have plagued him over the last few years as he enters 2025 feeling healthy.

Jacob deGrom hit the mound running on Saturday. In his 2025 spring training debut, the Rangers ace tossed two flawless innings, striking out three batters while not allowing a baserunner. DeGrom looked like his usual self at Surprise Stadium in Arizona,

Third baseman Josh Jung had successful challenges on balls called strikes by home plate umpire John Bacon in each of his first two at-bats, actually on two consecutive pitches he saw. It apparently gave him the lead in the Rangers’ challenge pool,

To make sure Jacob deGrom stays healthy throughout the 2025 season, the Texas Rangers are taking a bold approach with

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Wyatt Langford is ready to really test out his oblique muscle. Langford, out since straining his oblique on Feb. 21, is expected to face live pitching on Thursday for the first time since the injury. If that goes well, he will be available to play Friday night against Colorado in Scottsdale.

Rangers starter Jacob deGrom is one of the most dominant pitchers in the majors when healthy. Unfortunately, that "when healthy" caveat has been rare recently.

Jacob deGrom and Wyatt Langford will have to wait a bit longer to make their spring debuts. The Rangers’ exhibition against Colorado scheduled for Friday night was canceled due to lingering showers and cold weather in the Phoenix area only hours after the team had seemingly been reassured of an improved forecast.