Jacob deGrom wanted to stay with Rangers, and extends their win streak with 9 KsBy Canadian Press on August 8, 2026. Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reaches for a toss back during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) CORRECTION: Corrects to deGrom not Degrom Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom reaches for a toss back during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) CORRECTION: Corrects to deGrom not DegromARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before the trade deadline that he believed in the team and wanted to stay. The Rangers beat Baltimore 5-1 for their fourth win in a row since a season-worst six-game losing streak that knocked them out of first place in the AL West.