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Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News — The Giants are keeping quiet about the Mystery Starter, and there’s really no reason to say anything. They’re going to use the off day to push Matt Cain and Madison Bumgarner up a day, keeping both on normal rest and sliding the No. 5 starter in behind Bumgarner. That means we’re looking at Tuesday as [...]

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Madison Bumgarner takes step back

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, who had a solid performance his last time out, took a step back as he endured his worst outing of the year Friday night against the Rockies.Bumgarner (4-2), who failed to protect an early four-run lead, surrendered five runs in the fifth, including a grand slam to Jordan Pacheco that broke the game open. He was charged with nine runs -- seven earned -- and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings of work. He struck out four and walked two in a 10-9 defeat.Bumgarner has allowed two home runs in his last three starts. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at hom...

May 17, 2013

Madison Bumgarner Ks 11 Braves

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, who allowed five runs his last time out at home, bounced back with an 11-strikeout performance as he picked up his fourth win of the season during Saturday's contest against the Braves. Bumgarner (4-1), who made his eighth start of the season, pitched four scoreless innings before surrendering a run-scoring single to Paul Maholm in the fifth. The left-hander was charged with one run and four hits over seven innings of work in a 10-1 victory. He threw 70 of his 112 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 2.18. He walked two.Bumgarner has struck out seven or ...

May 11, 2013

San Francisco Giants roll past Atlanta Braves 10-1 as Madison Bumgarner, Gregor Blanco star

San Jose Mercury News — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner has bounce-back effort; Gregor Blanco records career-high four RBIs off bench

San Francisco Giants May 11, 2013

Madison Bumgarner not giving up a lot of runs

CBSSports.com Fantasy — On Tuesday, Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner became the first San Francisco pitcher with at least six starts of having allowed two or fewer runs since Kevin Correia had seven such outings in 2007. "It's probably been a little bit of everything," Bumgarner said. "The command's been there, the mechanics have been good and I've felt the same pretty much every time out. I think if you're feeling good and your mechanics are going good it doesn't matter if you have to sit down for a long inning or get up and down so much."

May 2, 2013

Madison Bumgarner posts 1.55 ERA in April

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner continued his strong start Tuesday night against the Diamondbacks. He worked seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits and striking out two. The left-hander threw 62 of his 102 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 1.55. He walked one. Unfortunately for Bumgarner, pitcher Trevor Cahill was equally as sharp. Bumgarner left with the score 0-0. His next start is Monday against the Phillies.

April 30, 2013

Madison Bumgarner Ks 7

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner turned in his fifth straight quality start to begin the year in Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks. He allowed one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings of work.The left-hander had little trouble with Arizona over his first seven frames but finally ran into some trouble in the eighth. He gave up a one-out double to Eric Hinske before A.J. Pollock drove him in with a single. Bumgarner was pulled after that and left with the game tied at 1-1.Bumgarner, who threw 101 pitches, also struck out seven and walked one in the no-decision.His next start is s...

April 25, 2013

Giants take two of three from Giants, lose series

McCovey Chronicles — Hey, cheer up. At least if the Giants keep losing one-run games, you won't have to read about how the Giants aren't for real because they win too many one-run games. For the second game in a row, I made noises like a goat falling down an elevator shaft because the Giants hit a ninth-inning home run. For the second game in a row, the home run didn't lead to a win. I guess that's a thing now. We should probably give it a name. They got snowed. They got snowed, and how. That it even had to be an extra-innings game is ridiculous. This should be another paean to Madison Bumgarner, who pi...

San Francisco Giants April 24, 2013

Madison Bumgarner Ks 10 in ND

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner had another quality start in a no-decision Friday night against the Padres.Bumgarner allowed a sacrifice fly in the first and a solo home run to Chase Headley in the sixth. The left-hander allowed two runs, four hits and struck out 10 in six innings. He threw 99 pitches, 66 for strikes.Bumgarner has a 2.05 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP in his first four starts. He will face the Diamondbacks at home Wednesday. The 23-year-old struggled against Arizona last season, as he went 0-3 with a 6.61 ERA. He has allowed just four runs in 11 2/3 innings at home this season. ...

April 19, 2013

Madison Bumgarner not satisfied despite win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner (3-0) carried a shutout into the seventh inning en route to his third straight win during San Francisco's 3-2 victory over the Cubs Saturday. Bumgarner allowed his only runs on a two-run homer to pinch-hitter Dioner Navarro in the seventh inning that chased him from the game and raised his ERA to 1.77 on the season. The left-hander permitted six hits and two walks while fanning six batters to increase his strikeout total to 17 over 20 1/3 innings. Still, the 23-year-old sees room for improvement. "I've definitely still got some work to do," he said. "It can be ...

April 13, 2013

Madison Bumgarner wild but still earns win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — After throwing eight scoreless innings in his season debut, Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner was not as dominant Monday night against the Rockies but received enough run support to get the win. He allowed two runs on five hits with five walks over 5 2/3 innings in the 4-2 victory. The left-hander surrendered a solo homer to Carlos Gonzalez in the third and an RBI single to Chris Nelson in the sixth. He threw 104 pitches, 62 for strikes. The 23-year-old struck out five in earning his second win. His second start of Week 2 (April 8-14) is Saturday against the Cubs. Bumgarner went 1-1 with a 4.50...

April 8, 2013

A.J. Ellis records first 2013 double

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis connected for his first hit of the season Tuesday against the Giants. He laced a double off Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the eighth inning. Ellis is batting .143 (1 for 3) with one RBI and one strikeout through two games. He hit .356 (16 for 45) with one homer, three doubles and nine RBI in 20 spring games.

April 3, 2013

Madison Bumgarner happy with fast start

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner continued his dominance of NL West rival Los Angeles with eight shutout innings Tuesday, which was the second straight time he pitched eight scoreless innings against the Dodgers. Bumgarner is 5-1 with a 1.94 ERA in six starts against the Dodgers since May 19, 2011. While dominating the Dodgers is nothing new for the left-hander hurler, getting off to a hot start is. The previous two years, Bumgarner left his first start of the season with a 9.00 ERA. In 2011, Bumgarner began the season with a 0-4 record and 6.17 ERA in his first five starts. Bumgarner is well ...

April 3, 2013

Madison Bumgarner superb in season debut

CBSSports.com Fantasy — San Francisco starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner looked like an ace on Tuesday night against the Dodgers. Bumgarner evened up the series after Clayton Kershaw was dominant for L.A. in Monday's game. Bumgarner earned the win, going eight shutout innings of two-hit ball against the Dodgers. He threw 101 pitches and 76 went for strikes. The 23-year-old has already spent parts of four seasons in the majors and he may be embarking on his best yet. After winning 16 games last year with a 3.37 ERA, Bumgarner started 2013 off with a rousing success. The Giants' starter will make his next appearance Mo...

April 3, 2013

Madison Bumgarner Ks six in spring finale

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner made his final start of the Cactus League on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on seven hits over five innings. The left-hander was tagged with a run in the second before surrendering a solo homer to Nick Ahmed in the fifth. Bumgarner also struck out six and walked two. Bumgarner, the No. 2 starter for San Francisco, posted a 2.29 ERA in six spring starts while striking out 18 in 19 2/3 innings.

March 28, 2013

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Madison Bumgarner Photos

  • San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Phoenix. The Associated Press
    San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Phoenix. The Associated Press
    San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Giants take two of three from Giants, lose series
    Hey, cheer up. At least if the Giants keep losing one-run games, you won't have to read about how the Giants aren't for real because they win too many one-run games. For the second game in a row, I made noises like a goat falling down an elevator shaft because the Giants hit a ninth-inning home run. For the second game in a row, the home run didn't lead to a win. I guess that's a thing now. We should probably give it a name. They got snowed. They got snowed, and how. That it even had to be an extra-innings game is ridiculous. This should be another paean to Madison Bumgarner, who pi...
  • San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, right, is congratulated by Yonder Alonso (23) after Headley hit a home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2013, in San Francisco The Associated Press
    San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, right, is congratulated by Yonder Alonso (23) after Headley hit a home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera bunts a pitch from San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to advance runners in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2013, in San Francisco The Associated Press
    San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera bunts a pitch from San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to advance runners in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 19, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez (5) reacts after striking out against San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013. The Giants won 4-2 The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez (5) reacts after striking out against San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013. The Giants won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • Colorado Rockies' Chris Nelson (4) singles off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to score Michael Cuddyer during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013 The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies' Chris Nelson (4) singles off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner to score Michael Cuddyer during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzalez (5) is congratulated by third base coach Stu Cole (39) after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013 The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzalez (5) is congratulated by third base coach Stu Cole (39) after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)