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James Shields | Starting Pitcher

Team: Kansas City Royals
Age / DOB:  (31) / 12/20/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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James Shields took a complete-game loss after giving up two runs in eight innings Friday against the A's.
Shields struck out nine, matching his season high. Unfortunately, he gave up his fifth and sixth homers of the season. Shields dropped to 2-4 on the season. The Royals have scored a total of five runs in his four losses. May 18 - 12:54 AM

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James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields pitched very well in a losing effort against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits over eight innings of work.

Shields struck out five and walked two. Aside from an unearned run in the first inning, the only damage against him was a two-run shot from Vernon Wells in the third inning. Shields owns a 2.48 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 53/14 K/BB ratio through his first 58 innings. He’ll look to get back in the win column when he does battle against the A's in Oakland on Friday.
May 11 - 9:51 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields allowed just two hits in eight scoreless innings against the White Sox on Monday, but got stuck with a no-decision in Kansas City's 2-1, 10-inning loss.

Shields struck out nine and walked two as he lowered his ERA and WHIP to 2.52 and 0.96, respectively. Shields is doing exactly what he was acquired to do, but has just a 2-2 record to show for it through seven starts thanks to the Royals' uneven offense. Big Game James will bring a 48/12 K/BB ratio (50 IP) into his Saturday start against the Yankees.
May 6 - 5:34 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields allowed only two runs in seven innings, leading the Royals to a 8-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday.

Shields got back at his former team by allowing just five hits over seven frames, striking out seven. Shields has now posted a quality start in five of his six outings with a 3.00 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. He'll take the mound next against the White Sox on Sunday.
May 1 - 1:11 AM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields pitched eight strong innings Thursday, holding the Tigers to three runs on five hits and three walks in the 8-3 extra innings victory.

He whiffed four and threw 109 pitches on the day. Shields exited with the game tied, and the Royals eventually pulled out the win with a five-run outburst in the 10th. Though he's registered just one win so far, Shields boasts a nice 3.09 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in his first five starts. He'll face his former team, the Rays, for the first time next week.
Apr 25 - 5:29 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields tossed six innings of one-run ball Saturday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

Shields was in line for the victory until Kelvin Herrera gave up a three-run homer to Daniel Nava in the bottom of the eighth. He allowed four hits and three walks on the afternoon while matching a season-high with eight strikeouts. While Shields only has one win thus far, he owns a quality 3.00 ERA and 28/6 K/BB ratio over 27 innings. The Royals and fantasy owners have to be pretty pleased with the early returns.
Apr 20 - 4:51 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields went nine innings but took the loss Saturday night against the Blue Jays.

Shields allowed three earned runs on two hits and three walks. He struck out six. The right-hander has a cool 3.43 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in three starts this season but is 1-2. He will take on the Red Sox next time out.
Apr 13 - 9:47 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields lost Monday despite holding the White Sox to one run in six innings.

Welcome to Kansas City, James. Shields struck out six and walked none. The single run came on a homer from Tyler Flowers in the fifth.
Apr 1 - 7:06 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields was absolutely hammered by the Angels on Friday, but still managed to earn a victory despite allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 11 hits over his five frames.

Shields also walked three and struck out two in the game. He hasn't made a very positive impression on Royals' fans in his first spring camp, posting a 7.90 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 11/3 K/BB ratio over his 13 2/3 innings. Big Game James should have no problem turning it on once the season begins though, and figures to be a workhorse at the front of their rotation this season.
Mar 22 - 7:59 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields struck out six but allowed four runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings against the Athletics Tuesday.

Shields now has a 4.15 ERA and 9/0 K/BB ratio this spring for his new club. He might miss The Trop a bit, but he still figures to be a fantasy horse in Kansas City this season.
Mar 12 - 6:44 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields tossed three scoreless frames in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Shields permitted three hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out a pair. The Royals' big offseason acquisition has now been unscored upon in his first four spring frames. Kansas City is also undefeated in Cactus League play.
Mar 6 - 7:05 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

James Shields struck out one over a scoreless inning in Thursday's win over the Padres.

It was a quick debut for Shields, as he needed just 13 pitches to get through the frame. We're interested to see how he'll fare now that he won't be pitching half of his games at the Trop, but it will probably help that he doesn't have to face the Yankees and Red Sox as often. He should be considered a top-15 pitcher in mixed fantasy leagues.
Feb 28 - 6:43 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

Royals manager Ned Yost has named James Shields the team's Opening Day starter.

"That's a no-brainier," Yost said. The Royals' big offseason acquisition, Shields has posted a 3.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over the last two seasons while topping 220 strikeouts in each campaign. He'll face the White Sox in Chicago on Opening Day.
Source: Barry M. Bloom on Twitter
Feb 18 - 6:26 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

Royals acquired RHPs James Shields and Wade Davis and a player to be named later from the Rays for OF Wil Myers, RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Mike Montgomery and 3B Patrick Leonard.

The Royals have acquired the frontline starting pitcher they have been looking for, but it came at a considerable cost. Shields has a 3.15 ERA over the past two seasons while only Justin Verlander has logged more innings during the same timespan. The Royals obviously think the move will help them make a run, but Shields is only under team control for two more seasons. Dayton Moore is taking a big risk.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 11:58:00 PM
James Shields - S - Royals

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays have traded James Shields and Wade Davis to the Royals.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal adds that the Rays will receive Wil Myers and a package of prospects in return. The deal still isn't finalized, but it looks like the Royals have landed the frontline starter they've been looking for this offseason. Meanwhile, the Rays have finally cashed in their pitching depth for Myers, who is widely considered one of the best prospects in baseball. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick hears that more even players are involved. It's a doozy of a deal for both sides.
Related: Royals, Wade Davis
Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 10:47:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Salvador Perez
2George Kottaras
1B1Eric Hosmer
2B1Chris Getz
2Elliot Johnson
3Miguel Tejada
SS1Alcides Escobar
3B1Mike Moustakas
LF1Alex Gordon
CF1Lorenzo Cain
2Jarrod Dyson
RF1Jeff Francoeur
2David Lough
DH1Billy Butler
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1James Shields
2Jeremy Guthrie
3Ervin Santana
4Wade Davis
5Luis Mendoza
6Danny Duffy
7Felipe Paulino
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Greg Holland
2Kelvin Herrera
3Aaron Crow
4Tim Collins
5Luke Hochevar
6J.C. Gutierrez
7Bruce Chen