San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is expected to face live hitters later this week after faring well in his second bullpen session as he recovers from an injured throwing shoulder.The left-hander threw a 30-pitch session on Sunday -- his second bullpen in three days -- and is slated to throw live batting practice to his teammates during a four-game road series against the Colorado Rockies that begins on Thursday.Ironically, it was during a trip to Colorado in April when Bumgarner was injured. The Giants had an off-day in Denver on April 20 when Bumgarner injured the shoulder as well as some ribs in a dirt bike accident.Four days later, Bumgarner said he regretted the decision to ride trail bikes in the mountains outside of Denver with two family members."Obviously, it was not my intentions when we set out to enjoy the off-day," Bumgarner said at the time. "I realize that's definitely not the most responsible decision I've made. It sucks not being able to be out here with my guys."The original timetable was for Bumgarner to miss six-to-eight weeks but he won't be returning to the majors in June. The Giants plan to have him make five minor-league rehab starts and don't expect him back with the big-league club until after the All-Star break.The 2014 World Series hero had never previously been on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons.Bumgarner, 27, is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season.

LHP Madison Bumgarner remained on schedule to make a July return to the active roster when he threw a 20-pitch bullpen session before Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. It was Bumgarner's first work off a mound since he separated his left shoulder in a dirt-bike accident April 20.

LHP Madison Bumgarner has been throwing off flat ground to build up arm strength but is still "weeks away" from so much as a minor league rehab assignment, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday. Bumgarner has been out since spraining his left shoulder and bruising his ribs in an off-day dirt bike accident April 20. In a procedural move, the Giants transferred him to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired RHP Sam Dyson.

LHP Madison Bumgarner (separated left shoulder) threw in the outfield for the second consecutive day before Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. He remains on schedule to return to the team sometime in July.

LHP Madison Bumgarner, out since April after a dirt bike accident when the Giants were in Colorado, will begin throwing Friday.The 2014 World Series hero had never previously been on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons. The 27-year-old Bumgarner is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season. He lost to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

LHP Madison Bumgarner plans to start a throwing program on June 1, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks following his dirt-bike accident in Colorado on April 20. The date Bumgarner is shooting to start throwing again for the first time is six weeks since the injury to his shoulder and ribs occurred. The Giants have not given a firm date for his return after initially saying Bumgarner would be out until shortly after the All-Star break.

LHP Madison Bumgarner (separated left shoulder) has been given a new estimated time of recovery: 8-10 weeks. That means it's possible Bumgarner won't pitch again for the Giants until after the All-Star break, which ends on July 14. Bumgarner suffered the injury in a dirt-bike accident.

San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of his throwing shoulder and is expected to miss at least three months, the team announced Friday.Bumgarner, who injured his shoulder in a dirt bike accident earlier this week, tentatively is scheduled to return around the All-Star break.Dr. Kenneth Akizuki, the team's orthopedist, led the medical process although outside specialists were consulted, csnbayarea.com reported.Dr. Tim McAdams, the team doctor for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, saw Bumgarner and his test results were sent to Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Neal ElAttrache. All of the doctors agreed that Bumgarner does not need surgery."That's nice to hear," Giants trainer Dave Groeschner told csnbayarea.com. "It's nice when everyone is in agreement. Now we'll put a plan in place and work on the rehab and get him back. Bum is a very conscientious person. We feel good about the fact that if we're going to ask him to do something (to rehab), he's going... [More]

LHP Madison Bumgarner officially has a separated left shoulder, the Giants announced Wednesday, and his recovery time has been updated to about two months. Bumgarner suffered the injury, as well as bruised ribs, when he crashed a dirt bike last week in Colorado. No surgery will be required.

No structural damage was detected in the left shoulder of San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner.A follow-up MRI exam on Monday revealed that Bumgarner's sprained left shoulder will not require surgery, but the Giants are bracing to be without their left-handed ace for two months.Giants general manager Bobby Evans said before Tuesday's game against the Dodgers there is no definitive timetable for Bumgarner's return even after the MRI was read. A more detailed schedule for treatment and Bumgarner's eventual return is likely to become clearer in May.The former World Series MVP sustained bruised ribs and a sprained AC joint in his pitching shoulder in a dirt bike accident during last Thursday's off day in Colorado. He will wear a sling on his pitching arm for at least another week."Our focus is getting him healthy," Evans said.Bumgarner never previously was on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons.He said Monday he regretted the decision to ride trail bikes in the mountains outside of Denver with two family members."Obviously, it was not my intentions when we set out to enjoy the off day," Bumgarner said. "I realize that's definitely not the most responsible decision I've made. It sucks not being able to be out here with my guys."Bumgarner, 27, is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season.

LHP Madison Bumgarner gave no timetable for his return from the disabled list when he addressed the media Monday about his dirt-bike accident. Bumgarner offered no details of the accident Thursday in Denver, insisting only that he hadn't been speeding or doing stunts. Bumgarner sustained a strained shoulder and bruised ribs in the spill.

LHP Madison Bumgarner will be evaluated by doctors Monday when the Giants return to San Francisco, but the initial feeling is he will not need surgery to repair the sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. Said manager Bruce Bochy: "As far as I know, there's no surgery. I've never heard it discussed that's going to be needed or required. I guess it doesn't mean that upon further evaluation that there may be something that they do. I don't think so. I don't believe so." Bumgarner, who injured his shoulder and suffered bruised ribs Thursday in a dirt bike accident, visited the Giants clubhouse briefly Friday about one hour before the start of the game to speak with trainer Dave Goreschner and had his left arm in a sling. Bumgarner will fly back to San Francisco with the team Sunday.

LHP Madison Bumgarner (left shoulder, ribs) was placed on the 10-day disabled list after a motorized dirt bike accident Thursday when the Giants were off in Denver. Bumgarner, who will be sidelined well beyond 10 days, sustained a sprained left shoulder and bruised ribs. He was diagnosed with a Grade 1 or 2 sprain of the AC joint the severity had not been determined . Manager Bruce Bochy said Bumgarner underwent X-rays, an MRI and CT scan at a hospital but was not admitted.

LHP Madison Bumgarner will be sidelined six-to-eight weeks after injuring his pitching shoulder and suffering bruised ribs in a dirt bike accident, the team announced Friday. Bumgarner was injured on the team's Thursday off-day in Denver. He was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a sprained left shoulder as well as the rib injury. Bumgarner was released from the hospital and the team said he was resting at their Denver-area hotel on Friday. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list.

San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner will be sidelined six-to-eight weeks after injuring his pitching shoulder and suffering bruised ribs in a dirt bike accident, the team announced Friday. Bumgarner was injured on the team's Thursday off-day in Denver. He was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a sprained left shoulder as well as the rib injury.Bumgarner was released from the hospital and the team said he was resting at their Denver-area hotel on Friday. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list.Bumgarner will be re-evaluated next week.The 2014 World Series hero had never previously been on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons.The 27-year-old Bumgarner is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season. He lost to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

LHP Madison Bumgarner is still seeking his first victory after losing 2-0 to the Royals. In his past three starts, the Giants have scored a total of two runs. Bumgarner limited the Royals to one run on seven hits and a walk, while striking out four. "He really battled out there," Giants bench coach and acting manager Ron Wotus said. "He didn't have his great command, but he bowed his neck. I thought he competed outstanding without his best location. At times he was overthrowing a little bit."

RHP Madison Bumgarner will be facing the Royals for the first time since coming out of the Kauffman Stadium bullpen in Game 7 of the 2004 World Series and throwing five scoreless innings to preserve a one-run Giants' lead. "It just doesn't get any better than that," Bumgarner said. The Giants are winless in Bumgarner's first three starts this year.

LHP Madison Bumgarner remained winless through three starts when he surrendered a two-run home run to Colorado SS Trevor Story in a 3-1 loss. Bumgarner struck out eight but saw his record fall to 0-2. The former World Series Most Valuable Player hadn't gone winless through three season-opening starts since 2011, when he opened 0-6 in eight starts.

LHP Madison Bumgarner went eight innings in the Giants 2-1 loss Saturday night to get credit for the 15th complete game of his career. It was the sixth time in Bumgarner's career that he was saddled with the loss while going the distance. The Padres have scored 14 runs against Bumgarner in the past 26 innings.

LHP Madison Bumgarner will be counted on as a pinch-hitter, not as the Giants' first option. "But I will use him," manager Bruce Bochy said. Two-out, nobody-on-base situations may be the times to look for the slugging pitcher, the manager indicated. Bumgarner on Sunday became the first pitcher to hit two home runs and strike out at least 10 batters in a game since Rick Wise of the 1971 Phillies. Also, Bumgarner's 11 strikeouts on Sunday were the most by a Giants pitcher on Opening Day since the mound moved to its current distance from home plate in 1893, according to Elias.