The Houston Astros try to break a four-game losing streak behind starter Framber Valdez against Rangers ace Jacob deGrom

While Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom won't pitch at the All-Star game, there is a catch with his situation.

After several injury-filled seasons in a row, both before and since going to Texas in free agency, deGrom is again an All-Star ace. “It’s a little bit of validation,” deGrom said. “Coming back from a major surgery,