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    James Shields

    JamesShields

    • Starting Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      12/20/1981
    • 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
    Birthdate12/20/1981
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceNewhall, CA
    Debut Year2006

    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)

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    MLB News

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    Orioles irked after Clement dodges Henderson's tag in loss

    Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline, but he was ruled safe in the Blue Jays' 6-4 win.
    Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee

    Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee

    — Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four games in the series.
    Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

    Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

    — Gary Sánchez homered for the first time since April 14 as part of a seven-run sixth inning, rookie Shane Drohan pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the
    Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights

    Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights

    Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Highlights
    Kevin McGonigle's clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners

    Kevin McGonigle's clutch hit with 2 outs in 9th rallies Tigers to 5-4 win over Mariners

    — Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
    Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Game Highlights

    Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Game Highlights

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