The Los Angeles Dodgers are shifting their focus to starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner now that Gerrit Cole chose the Yankees, according to sources. It would be extremely odd to see a lifelong Giants pitcher in blue and white, but it could happen. MadBum isn't the dominant left-hander that he was in his prime with San Francisco, but he'd certainly be worth rostering in all fantasy leagues if he stayed in the National League West with the Dodgers in another pitcher-friendly park. The 30-year-old ...

The St. Louis Cardinals are a new potential bidder for the services of starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner, according to a source. The Twins, Reds, White Sox and Braves have also been linked to the veteran left-hander, and he could sign a deal before the winter meetings start next week in San Diego. The Cardinals rotation is already in good shape with Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas, Dakota Hudson and Adam Wainwright in the mix, so adding MadBum would be a cherry on top. Bumgarner is expected to ...

The Cincinnati Reds are among the teams interested in starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Current manager David Bell worked previously in the Giants front office. The Braves, Twins, Angels, Padres, Yankees and Phillies are other possibilities for the veteran southpaw, and he could sign before the winter meetings kick off next week. Injuries are now a concern with the aging left-hander, but he was still pretty solid in 2019, going 9-9 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 in 207 2/3 innings over...

The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are among the heaviest suitors for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner now that Zack Wheeler has agreed with the Phillies, according to sources. The Yankees are involved to some extent, too. Veteran lefty Cole Hamels also inked a deal with the Braves on Wednesday. Bumgarner's market has been very hot of late, and most believe he'll sign with a team before next week's winter meetings. Chicago is looking for two potential starters to boost their rotation...

Starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner's market looks to be just as robust as starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's at the moment. One executive predicts that both starters will sign before next week's winter meetings in San Diego. Teams such as the Phillies, White Sox, Reds, Astros, Angels, Blue Jays, Twins, Yankees, Rangers and Padres could all be interested in the veteran left-hander. MadBum is coming off a season in which he went 9-9 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 203 strikeouts in 207 2/3 innings ...

The New York Yankees have "checked in" with starting pitchers Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Zack Wheeler so far this offseason, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Madison Bumgarner is another starter the Yanks have kicked the tires on. Cole and Strasburg are the top two free-agent hurlers on the market this season. Cole led baseball in strikeouts and finished second in the Cy Young voting, while Strasburg was dominant in the playoffs and won the World Series MVP. Wheeler wouldn't ...

The San Diego Padres have interest in starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner and will meet with his agent, Ed Cerulo, at the general manager meetings this week. The Padres have also been connected to starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, while Bumgarner is attracting interest from a handful of teams, including the Phillies and Yankees. The veteran southpaw, now 30 years old, has a ton of miles on his arm and isn't the same dominant pitcher he was when he was named to four straight All-Star teams from ...

The Atlanta Braves have made free-agent starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner a priority this offseason and are planning to quickly communicate with the veteran left-hander, according to league sources. The Braves also discussed Bumgarner at last summer's trade deadline. Bumgarner had a career-high 3.90 ERA last season, but he also threw 207 innings and led the National League in starts and struck out nearly five times as many batters as he walked. His 5.29 road ERA could be a problem, and he also ...

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner missed out on a win in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates. Bumgarner pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts. He left the game with his team up 4-2 but the Giants bullpen collapsed, allowing four runs in the ninth inning. Bumgarner has been excellent once again this season, posting a 3.77 ERA with 184 strikeouts and 39 walks in 188 2/3 IP. He will face an excellent ...

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner did not have his best stuff in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals. Bumgarner allowed six runs on nine hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings pitched. While the poor start came at an inopportune time given the fantasy playoffs, the matchup was tough and he has pitched well overall this season as always, going 9-8 with a 3.81 ERA, 179 strikeouts, and 37 walks in 181 2/3 IP. Bumgarner is slated for...