Checking In On The Markets For James Shields, Dallas Keuchel

Officials from the Tigers, Indians and Rangers have observed throwing sessions by free agent James Shields in recent weeks, sources say, as the 37-year-old remains focused on continuing his Major League career.

MLB Official Site

James Shields Threw For Scouts On Monday

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Rich Hill Is A Man On A Mission

In Game 4 of the World Series, Dodgers lefthander Rich Hill took the mound in the seventh inning after absolutely silencing Red Sox bats, holding them to one hit. He walked leadoff hitter Xander Bogaerts and then struck out Eduardo Nunez.

Boston Globe

Cardinals Less Likely To Move Jose Martinez Now

Martínez still would make sense for the Rays and Astros, both of whom pursued Cruz, and the Dodgers also have shown interest. But one rival executive says he senses the Cardinals are even less willing to move Martínez than they were previously.

The Athletic

Dallas Keuchel Isn't Your Average Big Deal Free Agent Starter

In what felt like more years than it actually was, Dallas Keuchel looked like he would be headlining this fantastic 2018-19 free agent class, as in his AL Cy Young-winning season, he looked to be one of the premier starters in all of baseball for the remaining time on his contract with the Astros.

Beyond The Boxscore

White Sox Declined 2019 Option On James Shields

Chicago-A Official Twitter

James Shields Reaches 200-IP Mark Before White Sox Walk-Off

James Shields' last start of 2018 went much like his other 32, as the veteran right-hander completed six innings.

Chicago-A Official Site

Is Fatigue To Blame For Miles Mikolas Not Being As Sharp In Recent Starts?

Starting pitcher Miles Mikolas has become one of the best offseason additions, by any MLB team, in the run-up to the 2018 season. The Cardinals got on the case early and recruited Mikolas before other major league teams made a play for the right-hander.

The Athletic

James Shields Solid In 400th Start, But Lead Slips Away

As James Shields was talking to the media following the White Sox 5-4 walk-off loss to the Yankees on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, right fielder Avisail Garcia walked by and gave him a pat on the back.

Chicago-A Official Site

James Shields Keeping Focus On Next Start

James Shields has helped the White Sox on the mound this season, with his 170 2/3 innings ranking third in the American League behind Corey Kluber and Justin Verlander. He has added 16 quality starts to the resume.

Chicago-A Official Site

Albert Pujols Passes Ken Griffey With Home Run No.631

Albert Pujols couldn't help but admire this one.

Anaheim Official Site

Yoan Moncada Sets Goal To Reduce Strikeouts

Yoan Moncada entered Saturday's contest at Safeco Field with 132 strikeouts, tied with Aaron Judge for the second-highest amount in the Majors this season.

Chicago-A Official Site

Wade LeBlanc Ties Career High With Ten Strikeouts

For a Mariners team looking to get back on track starting the second half, Wade LeBlanc proved to be just what the doctor ordered on Friday night, as the veteran lefty tied a career high with 10 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings in a 3-1 victory over the White Sox at Safeco Field.

Seattle Official Site

James Shields Outdueled In Stellar Night On Mound

James Shields started the second half of the 2018 season at Safeco Field doing pretty much what he did throughout the season's first half for the White Sox: Pitching well, but not getting a victory.

Chicago-A Official Site

Rich Hahn Discusses Trade Interest In White Sox Pitchers

There were no specific names put forth when White Sox general manager Rick Hahn mentioned definite outside trade interest "in numerous guys on our roster" who could help other teams win.

Chicago-A Official Site

Miles Mikolas Is Turning Back The Clock

It’s not exactly Earth-shattering news to report that strikeouts in the game are up. Here at Birds on the Black, we’ve written about it in many different ways just over the course of this baseball season. In 2018, baseball’s K rate is up more than a percent over 2017. In the last 3 ½ seasons, baseball’s K rate is up more than 2%. Baseball’s K rate has increased every season since 2003. Strikeouts now are much more a part of the game than they ever have been in baseball’s history. All this makes what Miles Mikolas is doing so incredible. He looks a lot more like what a successful starting pitcher looked like 10 years ago than what a successful starter looks like in 2018.

Birds On The Black

Matt Harvey Shuts Down Brewers In Rain-Soaked Win

The only thing that slowed Matt Harvey's roll for the Reds on Sunday was a rain delay, which halted Harvey's best performance of the season during an 8-2 victory over the Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Official Site

James Shields' Adjustments Pay Off With Seven Scoreless

James Shields appeared to have forgotten about his last start.

Chicago-A Official Site

Lance Lynn, Twins Can't Hold Early Leads, Drop Opener

It was the kind of disheartening loss the Twins have suffered too many times during their inconsistent 2018 season.

Minnesota Official Site

James Shields Snags Win As White Sox Topple Indians

When James Shields last won a ballgame, the White Sox had just finished knocking out six home runs over nine innings at Kauffman Stadium and the South Siders were unbeaten.

Chicago-A Official Site