Jacob deGrom takes the mound Tuesday night as the Texas Rangers visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 30, 2026.
The Rangers (42-42) are slight favorites at -160 with Cleveland at +132. The over/under sits at 8.5 runs. deGrom starts opposite Tanner Bibee in a matchup of two top pitching staffs.
Who is Jacob deGrom facing?
deGrom (102-70 career) brings a 2.63 ERA and 0.989 WHIP into the game. He’s allowed 1,244 hits and 365 walks over 1,627 career innings. The Guardians hit .228 with a .312 OBP and 3.94 runs per game.
The Rangers average just 4.1 runs per contest. They’ve slugged .391 with 89 homers but strike out 711 times. Texas ranks 25th in runs and 12th in team ERA (3.96).
How do the teams stack up?
Cleveland’s pitching staff has a 3.94 team ERA. They’ve allowed 628 hits and 317 RBIs. The Guardians rank 29th in runs per game and 20th in strikeouts (684).
Texas has 340 runs scored and 327 RBIs. Their bullpen sports a 76.5% save rate with 26 saves. The Rangers’ fielding percentage is .987, 12th in MLB.
What’s at stake for deGrom?
deGrom’s career FIP is 2.59. He’s fanned 1,957 hitters in 1,627 innings. The right-hander has faced 6,400 batters with 475 earned runs allowed.
The Rangers’ offense has struggled lately. They’re 12th in team ERA and 25th in runs. deGrom’s start could swing the game early if his command stays sharp.
Where to watch and what’s next
The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. The Rangers and Guardians meet again Wednesday in Cleveland before Texas heads to Detroit for a weekend series.
deGrom’s outing comes as Texas tries to climb back into playoff contention. A strong start could give the Rangers the edge in a tight division race.