Another week, another honor for Rays RHP James Shields.

Shields was named American League co-player of the week, sharing the honors with Detroit's Justin Verlander.

This is the second time Shields has won this season, also on April 25.

Shields was 2-0 with two complete games - including a shutout of the Red Sox - with 15 strikeouts for the week.

Verlander also was 2-0 with two complete games.

Shields and Verlander will each get a watch from Game Time.