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    JamesShields

    • Starting Pitcher
    • Birthdate
      20/12/1981
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Newhall, CA
    • 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
    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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    Mets, Dodgers all in on Tarik Skubal

    Jorge Castillo breaks down the most likely teams to try and sign Tarik Skubal this offseason.
    Source: Tigers agree to 1-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagan

    Source: Tigers agree to 1-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagan

    The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagan, a source confirmed to ESPN.
    RHP Ryan Weiss agrees to $1.85M deal with Padres, sources say

    RHP Ryan Weiss agrees to $1.85M deal with Padres, sources say

    The Padres are in agreement with right-hander Ryan Weiss on a 1-year, $1.85 million contract with a team option for 2028, sources told ESPN.
    Yankees' Brian Cashman: Brewers manager Pat Murphy's apology 'meant a lot'

    Yankees' Brian Cashman: Brewers manager Pat Murphy's apology 'meant a lot'

    Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that it "meant a lot" that Brewers manager Pat Murphy took the time to apologize for criticizing New York's 2023 team for a selfish culture.
    Braves GM emphatically shuts down Ronald Acuna trade speculation: 'We need him'

    Braves GM emphatically shuts down Ronald Acuna trade speculation: 'We need him'

    Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos dismissed the possibility of the team moving on from Ronald Acuna Jr., saying, "I have no idea where that stuff came from."
    Source: Mets to meet with prized ace Tarik Skubal next week

    Source: Mets to meet with prized ace Tarik Skubal next week

    The Mets are scheduled to meet with left-handed ace Tarik Skubal, the prize of this offseason's free agent class, next week in California, a source told ESPN.
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