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    James Shields

    JamesShields

    • Starting Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      20/12/1981
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Newhall, CA

    Career Stats

    • W-L
      145-139
    • ERA
      4.01
    • K
      2234
    • WHIP
      1.27
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    4074052392616.02581126711673617462234
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    Racing Positions

      • White Sox decline $16 million option on Shields
        • 7Y
        White Sox decline $16 million option on Shields
        • The 20 rules for creating an MLB nickname (and what yours would be)
          • 7Y
          • Sam Miller
          Trout, Goldsmith and Cabrera
          • Olney: Keep an eye on these starting pitchers as deadline nears
            • 7Y
            • Buster Olney
            Chris Archer
            • Real or not? The pitchers' duel isn't necessarily a thing of the past
              • 7Y
              • David Schoenfield
              Red Sox
              • Is this golden age of pitching too good for baseball's own good?
                • 7Y
                • Jerry Crasnick
                Is this golden age of pitching too good for baseball's own good?
                • Law: Re-drafting the first round of the 2008 MLB draft
                  • 8Y
                  • Keith Law
                  Buster Posey
                  • 'Mad at the world': David Price hopes he'll never have another season like 2017
                    • 8Y
                    • Scott Lauber
                    David Price
                    • Bad money: The worst contract investments on all 30 teams
                      • 8Y
                      • David Schoenfield
                      Bad money: The worst contract investments on all 30 teams
                      • White Sox RHP Shields off DL; started Sunday
                        • 9Y
                        James Shields
                        • Shields (back) ready to return to White Sox
                          • 9Y
                          James Shields

                        MLB News

                        Diamondbacks acquire Nolan Arenado in trade with Cardinals

                        Diamondbacks acquire Nolan Arenado in trade with Cardinals

                        The Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado, an eight-time All-Star, in a trade with the Cardinals.
                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Should we expect more power from the Royals in 2026?

                        Fantasy baseball news or noise: Should we expect more power from the Royals in 2026?

                        Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
                        Royals moving walls in at Kauffman Stadium in bid to boost scoring

                        Royals moving walls in at Kauffman Stadium in bid to boost scoring

                        The Royals are moving the majority of their outfield fence in by 10 feet, drastically changing the offensive environment at Kauffman Stadium.
                        What's next for Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles

                        What's next for Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles

                        Sizing up MLB's deepest division -- and how urgent it is for each team to make a move.
                        Rays acquire IF Brett Wisely, LHP Ken Waldichuk from Braves

                        Rays acquire IF Brett Wisely, LHP Ken Waldichuk from Braves

                        The Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
                        Why Michael Wilbon likes the Cubs signing Alex Bregman

                        Why Michael Wilbon likes the Cubs signing Alex Bregman

                        Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss what Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs means for Chicago and the Red Sox.
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