Madison Bumgarner

Madison Bumgarner has been playing for the Giants since he was 19-years-old. A decade later, the Giants’ ace has won three World Series rings and a World Series MVP. 

The Giants cannot seem to get good hitting and good pitching at the same time. On Friday night, the team (52-53) fell below .500 for the first time since June 22.

Madison Bumgarner rarely has as odd a game as he had Saturday night. Through four innings, Bumgarner had allowed just one hit and three baserunners. But when the fifth inning came, Bumgarner lost his feel.

On a historic night for the A’s, everything seemed to be in line for a home win. Oakland opened the game by honoring players and front office management from its 1989 World Series-winning team.

In the first game of this season’s six-game Bay Bridge Series, the Giants can thank their pitching staff, an opposing balk, but most of all, Steven Duggar for a 7-1 win. In just his fourth game and third in the leadoff spot, the 24-year-old center fielder was involved in five of the Giants’ seven runs.

Pablo Sandoval had five RBI as the Giants teed off on the Cardinals’ pitching staff.

The Giants’ Saturday starter reflected on how a fully healthy rotation will help the team moving forward.

The first pitch of Monday night’s game was typical of Coors Field. Giants outfielder Gorkys Hernandez teed off on Rockies ace Kyle Freeland, sending it high and deep into the high-rising right field stands.

Add this accomplishment to the Giants ace’s long list of them.

The Giants ace is not a fan of all the rule changes and proposals that have permeated the MLB.