jacob degrom was slated to start for the Texas Rangers against Cam Schlittler on April 28, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The matchup followed a 4-2 Yankees win on April 27, when New York hit three home runs and Max Fried worked a quality start.
DeGrom And Schlittler
Schlittler entered with a 1.77 ERA and a MLB-leading 1.53 FIP, plus 41 strikeouts and four walks. His 10.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio led the majors, setting up a sharp contrast with deGrom's veteran profile.
deGrom, 37 years old, had returned to form in 2025 with an All-Star season, his first since moving down to DFW. Through five starts in 2026, he had a 2.13 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 25.1 innings.
Stanton's Absence
His most recent start came against the Pirates, when he struck out 10. That outing followed a stretch in which the Rangers were still managing his workload, with caution around how deep he could go regularly.
Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the injured list before the game, removing a hitter who had a.333 career average with four home runs against deGrom. The Yankees broadcast was set for Amazon Prime Video, while Rangers Sports Network carried the home feed; the game also streamed on MLB.tv.
Arlington Broadcast Options
For fans tracking the series from home, the pitching matchup was the main draw. DeGrom's start gave Texas a chance to answer a loss that already put New York ahead on the scoreboard, and the broadcast setup gave both fan bases multiple ways to watch the same game in Arlington.
