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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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    Biography

    Position Starting Pitcher
    Birthdate20/12/1981
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceNewhall, CA

    Career History

    Chicago White Sox
    Chicago White Sox2016*-2018 (3 Seasons)
    San Diego Padres
    San Diego Padres2015-2016* (2 Seasons)
    Kansas City Royals
    Kansas City Royals2013-2014 (2 Seasons)
    Tampa Bay Rays
    Tampa Bay Rays2008-2012 (5 Seasons)
    Tampa Bay Devil Rays
    Tampa Bay Devil Rays2006-2007 (2 Seasons)

    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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