There has been no greater riddle this offseason than James Shields, the marquee free agent nobody wants. OK, "nobody" is an overstatement. But while other elite arms—Jon Lester, Max Scherzer ...

James Shields isn't the only notable free agent still unsigned with less than two weeks remaining before spring training, but he's by far the best. He has ace-quality stuff but he does have drawbacks.

James Shields could not lasso the nine-figure deal he was pursuing, so the next best thing was to take a good deal close to home — and home for Shields is San Diego. Shields and the Padres ...

ST. PETERSBURG — James Shields made four opening day starts for the Rays, tied with Chris Archer for the most in team history. Which made him an obvious — and most grateful — choice for ...

During seven seasons with the Rays and six more elsewhere, James Shields was known not only for his pitching prowess but the good example he set through hard work, determination and a positive ...