NEWS
12:14 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) Diamondbacks designated Bumgarner for assignment Thursday, Nick Piecoro of Arizona Republic reports.
7:44 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo was non-committal following Wednesday's game when responding to questions about Bumgarner's continuation as part of the team's starting rotation, Theo Mackie of the Republic reports. "As we do, with every situation after every start, we group up as a staff and then sit down with the front office and figure out what to do next," the manager said.
4:33 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks over three innings against the Cardinals. He struck out two.
9:11 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (undisclosed) will remain in Arizona's rotation and is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
5:44 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (arm) said Thursday that he expects to take his next scheduled turn in the Diamondbacks' rotation, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
8:45 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) left arm showed no structural damage after undergoing in MRI on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The left-hander is on track to make his next scheduled start Friday at home against the Dodgers.
1:56 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) has returned to Arizona for further evaluation by the Diamondbacks' medical staff after experiencing left arm fatigue during Saturday's start against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
10:22 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out two over five innings in Monday's spring start against Cleveland.
10:10 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Cubs.
7:47 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) threw 3.2 scoreless innings in a "B" game Friday against the Cubs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:02 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) will throw in a "B" game against the Cubs on Friday, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
6:23 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed two runs on two hits, two walks and two hit batsmen without a strikeout in Sunday's spring start against Cleveland.
6:01 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) faced hitters during a live batting practice session Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
2:29 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Bumgarner won't pitch again for the Diamondbacks this season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
3:23 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (7-15) earned the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out five batters over six innings.
10:30 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Bumgarner will remain in the rotation after Friday's 12-3 loss to San Diego.
8:40 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) said he focused on staying out of the middle of the zone during his most recent outing Saturday against the Brewers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:40 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) said he focused on staying out of the middle of the zone during his most recent outing Saturday against the Brewers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
9:12 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) and Arizona pitching coach Brent Strom are still searching for a way out of the left-hander's recent slump, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:13 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) will start Monday against the Phillies, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
7:41 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Bumgarner won't make his scheduled turn through the rotation this weekend against the White Sox and will instead work on some tweaks with pitching coach Brent Strom before re-entering the rotation during the three-game series against the Phillies next week, which begins Monday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
3:27 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (6-12) took the loss against San Francisco on Monday, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings.
3:07 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (6-11) took the loss against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out eight batters over six innings.
7:23 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) is no longer listed as the scheduled starter for Wednesday against Cleveland, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:23 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) is no longer listed as the scheduled starter for Wednesday against Cleveland, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
1:00 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) dropped to 6-10 after giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out none over six innings Friday in Arizona's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
1:00 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) dropped to 6-10 after giving up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out none over six innings Friday in Arizona's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
11:40 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (6-9) earned the win during Saturday's 7-2 victory over Washington, allowing two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts in eight innings.
11:54 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (5-8) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out five without walking a batter in seven innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies.
9:11 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (4-8) picked up the win in Monday's 8-3 victory over the Giants, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.
8:57 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (3-8) took the loss to the Padres on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings.
8:34 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (3-7) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering six runs (four earned) on nine hits over four innings as the Diamondbacks were downed 10-4 by the Padres. He struck out five without walking a batter.
8:03 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (2-6) went five innings in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out four and walking two.
10:38 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (2-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings Monday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Reds.
9:14 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (2-4) took the loss Wednesday as the Diamondbacks were downed 6-0 by Atlanta, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.
11:20 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) pitched seven innings, surrendering four runs on five hits while striking out seven in Saturday's win over the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.
1:10 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Marlins after one inning due to arguing with an umpire, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
9:19 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (1-1) earned his first win of the season, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings in Friday's 6-2 victory over St. Louis.
9:49 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Mets, allowing an unearned run on four hits with four strikeouts.
8:37 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (0-1) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, allowing two unearned runs on two hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.
12:10 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) scheduled start Monday against the Nationals was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:47 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) is now scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener against the Astros.
7:18 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) is listed as the probable starter Wednesday against Houston.
7:44 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed one run on one hit and four walks while striking out two over three innings in Thursday's no-decision against the Padres.
3:15 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) Diamondbacks announced Bumgarner as their starting pitcher for Thursday's season opener versus the Padres in Arizona.
9:11 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed one hit and struck out six over five scoreless innings in Friday's spring training start against the Cubs.
10:31 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 innings in Tuesday's spring training game against Texas.
8:58 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) threw his first bullpen session of spring training Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
10:18 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks across five innings in a no-decision Thursday against Atlanta. He had five strikeouts.
7:50 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) said he had difficulty getting a grip on the baseball Friday because they were slick, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
1:46 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (7-9) was tagged with the loss Sunday against Philadelphia after allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks across five innings, fanning three.
7:42 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (7-7) earned the win Thursday against the Phillies after tossing eight innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and one walk while fanning five.
8:13 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (6-7) lost Sunday's 2-0 contest against San Diego, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings.
9:07 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (6-6) allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings to pick up the win over the Giants.
10:44 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits and struck out one in five innings Wednesday versus Pittsburgh. He did not factor in the decision.
6:56 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
9:29 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) will start Friday against the Cubs, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
8:46 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) allowed seven runs (four earned) on nine hits and one walk over 4.1 innings in a start for the ACL D-backs in the Arizona Complex League, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:27 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Wednesday.
6:48 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk over 2.1 innings for the ACL D-Backs on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
7:44 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw in a rookie game for the ACL Diamondbacks on Monday.
8:12 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) threw 34 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Tuesday,
6:36 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
7:29 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) completed a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
6:40 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) has begun throwing, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
7:22 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
5:30 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) MRI on Thursday revealed left shoulder inflammation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
7:24 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Mets after two innings due to left shoulder discomfort and will undergo an MRI, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. He gave up five runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and zero walks, and he didn't factor in the decision.
3:42 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (4-5) was charged with the loss Friday against St. Louis, pitching four innings and giving up seven runs (six earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out four.
11:59 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (4-4) took the loss Saturday at Colorado after giving up seven runs (five earned) on eight hits with two strikeouts and zero walks over six innings.
7:27 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said Bumgarner (groin) threw a normal between-starts bullpen session Thursday and should be at "full strength" for his start Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Republic reports.
5:54 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (groin) was still sore Tuesday but should make his next start, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
8:08 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) left Monday's game against the Dodgers with a spasm in left adductor, a muscle in the groin/thigh area, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
6:17 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (hand) is expected to make his next start Tuesday at home against Miami, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
5:32 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) was hit by a pitch on his right wrist during Thursday's game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
10:54 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (3-2) allowed one run on two hits while striking out seven over six innings in Thursday's loss to the Marlins. He didn't factor into the decision.
3:26 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (3-2) allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out six across five innings to earn the win over the Rockies on Friday.
9:38 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (2-2) didn't allow any hits or walks while striking out seven across seven innings, earning the win Sunday over the Braves.
6:29 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) scheduled start Saturday against Atlanta was postponed due to inclement weather.
11:30 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (1-2) gave up one run on two hits and one walk while striking out five in five innings to earn the win against the Nationals on Sunday.
5:50 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (0-2) struggled again, as he allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings as he took the loss against the Athletics on Monday.
6:00 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (0-1) allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four, picking up the loss to Colorado on Wednesday.
3:54 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) Torey Lovullo said that Bumgarner will start the Diamondbacks' season opener Thursday in San Diego, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
5:15 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed six runs on four hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in Friday's spring game against the Reds.
6:33 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) experimented with new delivery in a "B" game on the back fields Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
8:49 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed two runs on three hits while striking out three over four innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Athletics.
6:08 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) threw three innings in a simulated game Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
10:35 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) allowed one hit while striking out six and walking none across two scoreless innings Thursday against the Angels.
6:38 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) threw his first bullpen session of spring training Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
6:08 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) fastball averaged 88.9 MPH during his five-inning start Sunday against Houston, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
10:46 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) 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.
10:43 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (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.
6:00 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) was activated from the injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Giants.
7:56 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) will be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Saturday at San Francisco, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
8:18 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) is with the Diamondbacks on the current road trip and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
6:09 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) will throw a simulated game Saturday, Mark Faller of the Arizona Republic reports.
6:46 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) general manager Mike Hazen expects Bumgarner (back) off the injured list at some point during the current turn of the rotation, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
7:35 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) threw a 70-pitch simulated game Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:57 PM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) will throw a 70-pitch simulated game Sunday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
7:22 AM - Madison Bumgarner (ARI) (back) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
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