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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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    Cristopher Sánchez strikes out a career-high 13 as the Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0

    Cristopher Sánchez strikes out a career-high 13 as the Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0

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    McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

    McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

    — Jake McCarthy singled twice and drove in a run against his former team, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday.
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    Rockies take Game 2 vs. the Diamondbacks 4-2

    Rockies take Game 2 vs. the Diamondbacks 4-2
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