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James
Shields
Starting Pitcher
Birthdate
20/12/1981
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Newhall, CA
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Position
Starting Pitcher
Birthdate
20/12/1981
BAT/THR
Right/Right
Birthplace
Newhall, CA
Debut Year
2006
Career History
Chicago White Sox
2016*-2018 (3 Seasons)
San Diego Padres
2015-2016* (2 Seasons)
Kansas City Royals
2013-2014 (2 Seasons)
Tampa Bay Rays
2008-2012 (5 Seasons)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
2006-2007 (2 Seasons)
MLB News
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Tigers host the Angels on 6-game home losing streak
Los Angeles Angels (20-34, fifth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (21-33, fifth in the AL Central)
Athletics host Seattle Mariners, look to end home skid
Seattle Mariners (26-29, second in the AL West) vs. Athletics (27-27, first in the AL West)
Red Sox play the Braves in first of 3-game series
Atlanta Braves (36-18, first in the NL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (22-30, fifth in the AL East)
