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ESPN's Buster Olney links Madison Bumgarner to the Texas Rangers
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Madison Bumgarner frustrated by career-low velocity in 1st 2 outings
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D-backs rave about Madison Bumgarner, likely opening day starter
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Arizona Diamondbacks show urgency by moving off Madison Bumgarner
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Madison Bumgarner: D'backs, not SF Giants were top choice
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Madison Bumgarner skipped in Diamondbacks rotation - AZ Snake Pit
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Diamondbacks' Bumgarner tosses 7-inning no-hitter in shortened
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Diamondbacks make $34M Madison Bumgarner decision after Willson
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Madison Bumgarner admits to competing in rodeos under fake name
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Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner ejected after just one inning
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers are huge unknown for 2021
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Madison Bumgarner set to pitch again in SF — this time with fans
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Bumgarner released by D-Backs after clearing waivers
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Madison Bumgarner - Arizona Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher - ESPN