Shields struggles late, Rays lose to White Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Philip Humber won for the first time since throwing a perfect game in April, and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to seven games by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Tuesday night.
Hideki Matsui homered in his Tampa Bay debut. The Rays purchased the 2009 World Series MVP's contract from Triple-A Durham before the game.
Humber...
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2 days ago
Daily Fantasy Baseball Value Report – May 29
I hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend. Now it’s time to get back to the Daily Fantasy Draft Board.
The top pitching targets for today are Homer Bailey, James Shields and Andy Pettitte. Bailey has a rather easy matchup against the Pirates, and is away from his hitter-friendly home park. James Shields is always a top option when he takes the mound. However, he...
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2 days ago
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2 days ago
Rays turn to Shields to slow down White Sox
Tune into Sun Sports at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Chicago White Sox.
One of the few concerns currently facing the surging Chicago White Sox is the performance of Philip Humber.
Still searching for his first victory since pitching a perfect game more than a month ago, Humber tries to help the White Sox extend their longest winning streak of the season to...
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2 days ago
Tampa Bay looks for series win behind Shields
Tune into Sun Sports at 12:30 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Although Tampa Bay's James Shields is tied for the major league lead in victories, he hasn't been particularly sharp lately.
A start against the Toronto Blue Jays could help him regain his composure.
Shields looks to become baseball's first seven-game winner as he takes the...
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8 days ago
Braves to face Rays' dominant Shields
The Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields dominated opponents during interleague play last season.
The same can't be said for Tommy Hanson, who hasn't experienced much recent success against AL clubs.
With a chance to become the majors' first seven-game winner, Shields takes the hill opposite Hanson on Friday night when the Rays open a three-game set with the NL East-leading...
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13 days ago
Rays' Shields dominant in interleague play
The Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields dominated opponents during interleague play last season.
The same can't be said for Tommy Hanson, who hasn't experienced much recent success against AL clubs.
With a chance to become the majors' first seven-game winner, Shields takes the hill opposite Hanson on Friday night when the Rays open a three-game set with the NL East-leading...
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13 days ago
Shields ready to pitch Tampa Bay past Atlanta
Tune into Sun Sports at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Atlanta Braves.
The Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields dominated opponents during interleague play last season.
The same can't be said for Tommy Hanson, who hasn't experienced much recent success against AL clubs.
With a chance to become the majors' first seven-game winner, Shields takes the...
Via Fox Sports Florida
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13 days ago
Twins try to slow down Tampa starter Shields
After a rough beginning to the season, it appears James Shields has turned things around.
The Tampa Bay starter tries for his third straight win Saturday night when the Rays continue their home series with the Minnesota Twins.
Coming off a 2011 in which he set career bests with 16 wins and a 2.82 ERA, Shields (2-0, 3.38 ERA) opened 2012 by allowing six runs in five innings of a...
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April 21, 2012
The Tampa Bay Rays, and some crazy player development
James Shields has been a member of the Tampa Bay Rays for quite awhile, but his Opening Day start last week ended a significant streak for the team. It was Tampa Bay's first start from a pitcher older than 30 since June 26, 2006, when Mark Hendrickson started for the team. When Hendrickson made that start, the Rays had finished higher than last place in the AL East just once...
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April 11, 2012
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April 11, 2012
Shields fans 7 in 6 innings, Rays beat Pirates
James Shields' exhibition season has gone as well as he could expect. Except for one pitch.
Shields struck out seven in six innings and allowed his first earned run of spring training as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Saturday.
Tampa Bay's scheduled opening-day starter, Shields allowed four hits and walked none. He had thrown 11 consecutive scoreless...
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March 17, 2012
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