Bumgarner expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Rockies
The Rockies will start German Marquez on Saturday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MADISON BUMGARNER #40 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
0-3 W-L •
2.40 WHIP •
10.26 ERA
0-3 W-L
2.40 WHIP
10.26 ERA
Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0
Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas RangersSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Velocity ticks up Bumgarner's fastball averaged 88.9 MPH during his five-inning start Sunday against Houston, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact There were many positives for Bumgarner on Sunday with increased velocity being one of them. His fastball average was 88.1 MPH entering the contest. His cutter (84.3, up from 83.3) and curveball (77.4, up from 76.8) also were up over five shutout innings. The left-hander commanded well and allowed little hard contact. Just two balls were hit at 95 MPH or higher. It was a rare positive feeling about 2020 for Bumgarner, who will make his final start Saturday at home against Colorado.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses five shutout innings Bumgarner allowed two hits and a walk over five shutout innings Sunday, striking out seven in the loss to Houston. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Bumgarner finally showed the Diamondbacks a flash of his vintage self Sunday, mowing through the Astros for five scoreless innings. However, Arizona's bullpen allowed runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to hand Houston the victory. The 6-fot-4 southpaw has yet to earn a win this season, but it was his first start with Arizona in which he allowed fewer than two runs. Bumgarner will have one more chance to earn a win this season when he takes the mound Saturday at home against the Rockies.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Springer hits inside-the-park HR, Astros top D-backs 3-2
George Springer homered twice, including an inside-the-park shot, to lead the Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on SundaySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MadBum sees improvement with 5 scoreless The D-backs fell to the Astros, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. But a bigger development for them was the step forward that le...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM
Urquidy expected to start for the Astros against the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Jose UrquidySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Yanks on a roll, Verlander set for TJ
The Yankees can clinch their fourth consecutive postseason berth and set a new mark for supremacy in their rivalry with Boston in the finale of a series at Fenway ParkSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D'backs to get back to .500
Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back toSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Verlander set for TJ, Bumgarner seeks 1st win
Justin Verlander’s bid to rejoin the Astros for a playoff push is overSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shelled for eight runs Bumgarner did not factor in the decision against the Angels on Tuesday in spite of giving up eight runs on 13 hits over 5.1 innings. He walked one and struck out two.
Impact Bumgarner was staked to a seemingly safe 8-1 lead after four innings, but he gave up five runs in the fifth and another pair in the sixth to allow the Angels to pull even. Los Angeles battered him for eight extra-base hits, including three off the bat of Jared Walsh, who slugged two doubles and a home run off the veteran. Bumgarner was rarely able to miss bats -- he notched only five swinging strikes and two strikeouts in the disappointing performance. The absence of a swing-and-miss arsenal has been perhaps the biggest obstacle for Bumgarner in 2020; he hasn't struck out more than two batters since his second start of the campaign, and his 5.2 K/9 is easily the lowest of his career. The results have led to a miserable 8.53 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in his first year with Arizona. Bumgarner will try to produce some reason for optimism in what could be his final start of the season when he faces the Rangers on Tuesday at home.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta's HR beats Angels 9-8
The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Angels
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Julio TeheranSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walton drives in 3 as Mariners beat Diamondbacks 7-3
Donovan Walton had three RBIs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mariners score early, Sheffield shines in win over D-backs
Ty France and José Marmolejos hit homers, Justus Sheffield pitched seven quality innings and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Arizona Diamondb...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes no-decision Bumgarner did not factor into the decision during Thursday's win against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on seven hits and a pair of walks while striking out two across five innings...
Impact Bumgarner silenced the Dodgers' bats until the third inning, when he surrendered back-to-back solo home runs to Corey Seager and A.J. Pollock. Otherwise, the southpaw limited the damage to keep the Diamondbacks in the game. Bumgarner, who had missed four starts with a back injury, was pulled after 72 pitches in his last start during which he took the loss against the Giants. This time around, he stretched it out to 93 pitches, throwing 64 for strikes. The 31-year-old will look to improve upon a 7.52 ERA and 1.56 WHIP on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2
Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer, Christian Walker added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 victory Thursday ni...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Wildfires darken California skies; Cole vs O's
Wildfires in Northern California have darkened the daytime skies over the Bay Area, leaving an orange-glowing haze above Oracle Park and the ColiseumSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers, streaking Betts set for matchup with Diamondbacks
Los Angeles' Betts puts 10-game hit streak on the line against DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers score twice in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-4
Chris Taylor and AJ Pollock each hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night for ace Clayton Kershaw to beat the Arizona Diamo...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Loses in return Bumgarner (0-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Giants. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over four innings.
Impact Bumgarner, who had missed four starts with a back injury, was lifted after 72 pitches, which was a rational decision by manager Torey Lovullo. The left-hander's velocity was up a tick, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. He averaged 87.8 MPH on his fastball and 83.1 on his cutter in the four starts prior to the injury. Those improved to 88.7 and 84.1, respectively, Saturday. "I was just excited to be back out there and see the stuff starting to pick up a little bit for me," Bumgarner said. "It was marginal, but we're trending in the right direction, I guess, with the stuff and the way I felt and making pitches and stuff. So I was pretty happy about it." Bumgarner will look to build off this outing when he makes his next start Thursday at home against the Dodgers.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Giants spoil Bumgarner's return to SF, beat Diamondbacks 4-3
Evan Longoria and Darin Ruf launched back-to-back home runs in the second inning and the Giants spoiled Madison Bumgarner’s return to San Francisco with a 4-3 win over the Arizona...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
