The ace of the Texas staff has pitched like one. But how many innings does he have left as the Rangers float around playoff contention?

deGrom won't be on the same team as his former Mets brethren on Tuesday when he suits up for the All-Star Game. But he did get the opportunity to reflect on his tenure and what it means to reconnect in his third season away from the Big Apple.

Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom is back in the All-Star Game, less than one year after recovering from his second Tommy John surgery.