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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 02: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 2, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Madison Bumgarner right to be upset about use of ‘opener’

We are living in the decade of pro sports dynasties

Now is the time for the Giants to aggressively shop Madison Bumgarner

The Giants underwhelming and concerning season

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Bobby Evans loses impossible job

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 25: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout after he scored against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the first inning at AT&T Park on August 25, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Andrew McCutchen trade gives Yankees Aaron Judge insurance

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 24: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants at bat against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at AT&T Park on August 24, 2018 in San Francisco, California. The Texas Rangers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-6 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Buster Posey is right to opt for hip surgery

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 14: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Nick Hundley #5 of the San Francisco Giants fight as first base coach George Lombard #29 comes between the two during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium on August 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Both players would be ejected from the game. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nick Hundley shows Yasiel Puig the Giants still have some fight

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 09: Austin Jackson #16 of the San Francisco Giants takes a swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 9, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won 7-5. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

MLB trades are heating up, but Rangers and Giants deliver a dud

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 18: Hunter Strickland #60 of the San Francisco Giants has words with Lewis Brinson #9 of the Miami Marlins as he was leaving the game in the ninth inning at AT&T Park on June 18, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Giants’ injury woes continue as Strickland breaks hand punching door

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 14: Evan Longoria #10 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after being hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Evan Longoria’s injury won’t sink the Giants

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 24: (L-R) Gorkys Hernandez #7, Gregor Blanco #1 and Andrew McCutchen #22 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates defeating the Washington Nationals 4-3 at AT&T Park on April 24, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

5 teams that should be buyers at the MLB trade deadline

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 08: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants watches the action during a game against Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 8, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Giants 4-2. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Madison Bumgarner could be back sooner than the Giants initially thought

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 5: Ty Blach #50 of the San Francisco Giants throws a fifth inning pitch against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on May 5, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Giants youngster Blach has saved pitching staff

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 05: Mark Melancon

Giants closer Mark Melancon uncertain for start of the season

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 4: Young San Francisco Giants baseball fans get autographs before a spring training game between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics at Scottsdale Stadium on March 4, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s are going to use parking discounts to beat the Giants

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Madison Bumgarner

Giants’ Madison Bumgarner suffers broken hand

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 25: Andrew McCutchen

Don’t sleep on San Francisco, the team everyone needs to be worried about

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Madison Bumgarner

Giants haven’t talked extension with Madison Bumgarner

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 10: Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants speaks during a press conference about his return to the organization as a special hitting coach for one week of Spring Training at Scottsdale Stadium on March 10, 2014 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Giants to retire Barry Bonds’ No. 25

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Austin Jackson

MLB Free Agency: San Francisco Giants sign Austin Jackson

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates smiles as he tips his hat on his way to home plate for an at bat during the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 4, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

3 reasons the Giants are playoff contenders with Andrew McCutchen

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 26: Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a grand slam home run in the second inning during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park on September 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The grand slam home run was the first of McCutchen's career. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants trade for Andrew McCutchen

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 01: Johnny Cueto

Johnny Cueto will not opt out of contract with Giants

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 17: Eduardo Nunez (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

MLB trade rumors: Boston Red Sox acquire Eduardo Nunez

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 21: Hunter Pence

MLB Trade Deadline 2017: 5 best spots for Hunter Pence

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 14: Pablo Sandoval

San Francisco Giants to sign Pablo Sandoval

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 17: Eduardo Nunez (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

MLB trade rumors: Red Sox want Eduardo Nunez