{"id":2522,"date":"2023-03-06T11:31:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T19:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=2522"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T19:31:46","slug":"madison-bumgarner-calls-pitches-rule-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2023\/03\/06\/madison-bumgarner-calls-pitches-rule-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bumgarner Calls Own Pitches, Reflects on Other Rule Changes as Diamondbacks Outlast Guardians"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Madison Bumgarner Calls Own Pitches, Discusses Rule Changes<br \/>\nDiamondbacks 6, Guardians 4<\/h2>\n<p>GOODYEAR, Ariz. (Mar. 5) \u2014 A three-run second inning, capped by a two-run <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomaal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alek Thomas<\/a><\/strong> triple, paced the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2023\/02\/25\/diamondbacks-athletics-pitch-clock\/\">Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> to a 6\u20134 Cactus League victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/guardians\/\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> Sunday afternoon. Thomas also contributed a sacrifice fly in the fourth and made a spectacular running catch in center in the third, hauling in an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gimenan01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andres Gimenez<\/a><\/strong> fly on the warning track to rob him of an extra-base hit.<\/p>\n<p>Other top offensive performers for the Diamondbacks were left fielder <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carroco02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Corbin Carroll<\/a><\/strong>, who went 1-for-1 with three walks, an RBI, and two runs scored; and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/perdoge01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Geraldo Perdomo<\/a><\/strong>, who went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and two runs scored.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ux5ArVMySRJOEaybZp8IAg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1471569256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ux5ArVMySRJOEaybZp8IAg',sig:'HSjM5W6tl6-cRyTfXVDRTXhg-Jzzl-qHIvnbcN3ilUg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1471569256',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>First Spring Outing for Madison Bumgarner<\/h3>\n<p>Veteran left-hander <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bumgama01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Madison Bumgarner<\/a><\/strong> made his first start of the 2023 spring campaign. He gave up a run in each of the first two innings before facing the minimum in the third. The first run came in the bottom of the first. A two-out walk by third baseman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ramirjo02,ramirjo01,ramire034jos,ramire033jos,ramire032jos,ramire030jos,ramire022jos,ramire023jos&amp;search=Jose+Ramirez&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jose Ramirez<\/a><\/strong> and a double to left by designated hitter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=belljo02,belljo01&amp;search=Josh+Bell&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Josh Bell<\/a><\/strong> led to the scoring. The other run came in the second. A one-out walk by first baseman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=fry---002dav&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">David Fry<\/a><\/strong> preceded two straight hit batsmen: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=pries-000mic&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Micah Pries<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/strawmy01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Myles Straw<\/a><\/strong>. This loaded the bases for left fielder <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kwanst01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steven Kwan<\/a><\/strong>. A sharp grounder to the right side drew a diving attempt from first baseman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/beerse01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Seth Beer<\/a><\/strong>. He could only get a glove on it, but it deflected to Castillo, who alertly fired to second to force Straw as Fry crossed the plate.<\/p>\n<p>Bumgarner\u2019s final line was three innings, two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and two hit batters. He said he was \u201cpretty happy\u201d that he made it through three innings. \u201cThat was the main goal,\u201d he said, adding that he felt good with the pace while using PitchCom. Both Bumgarner and catcher <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/morenga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gabriel Moreno<\/a><\/strong> wore a PitchCom controller as well as the receiver. The catchers attach it to their armbands. Bumgarner had his attached to his belt with Velcro tape, but added, \u201cI might try the glove next time. Might be a little easier.<\/p>\n<p>Both having a controller did not cause any \u201cwho\u2019s driving here?\u201d logistical issues. \u201cWe split it up,\u201d Bumgarner said, adding that they went by feel. \u201cIf he saw me go for the deal, he waited. And if I didn&#8217;t, then he called it.\u201d There were \u201ca couple\u201d where they called it at the same time, but it ended up going to whomever hit the buttons last.<\/p>\n<h3>Lots of Changes<\/h3>\n<p>This will be Bumgarner\u2019s 14th season in the majors. During his tenure, he has seen vast rule changes. Instant replay challenges have been added. There has been a timer between innings for several years. Mound conferences have been severely reduced in number. The Bona Fide Slide rule and plate blocking rule have been added, with the latter being informally dubbed the \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/poseybu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buster Posey<\/a><\/strong> Rule\u201d after Bumgarner\u2019s former catcher. Intentional walks are announced and instant, not done with four straight pitchouts as they once were. Extra innings have the automatic runner at second. And then there are the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2023\/02\/15\/mlb-rule-changes-2023\/\">big three<\/a> for 2023 \u2014 18\u201d bases, no infield overshifts, and the pitch clock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s gotta be the most changes in a 10- or 12-year period out of any other 10- or 12-year period,\u201d Bumgarner said. \u201cBut they don&#8217;t matter. Everybody&#8217;s playing by the same rules, whatever they are.\u201d He added, \u201cI (still) would rather go back to baseball 30 years ago, but we\u2019re not doing that.\u201d Bumgarner hasn\u2019t been \u201cfor\u201d most of the changes. But \u201cout of all the rule changes,\u201d he said, \u201cI have probably liked this one (the pitch clock) the most.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>The Diamondbacks continue Cactus League play Monday on the road against the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/royals\/\">Kansas City Royals<\/a>. Right-hander <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/jamesdr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Drey Jameson<\/a><\/strong> will start against Royals righty <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/singebr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brady Singer<\/a><\/strong>. Scheduled pitchers for the Diamondbacks are lefties <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gilbety01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tyler Gilbert<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mantijo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joe Mantiply<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/biddlje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jesse Biddle<\/a><\/strong> along with righties <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/melanma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mark Melancon<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sulseco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cole Sulser<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hendrry01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-03-06_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ryan Hendrix<\/a><\/strong>. First pitch at Surprise Stadium will be at 1:05 pm.<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"G_BVng0tSfFGI1_KdzAkHg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1471569273\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'G_BVng0tSfFGI1_KdzAkHg',sig:'c8Wgn7SWTAp6f3EkNXcPeF89ygliHe5MouuamSz0ZiQ=',w:'594px',h:'410px',items:'1471569273',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madison Bumgarner Calls Own Pitches, Discusses Rule Changes Diamondbacks 6, Guardians 4 GOODYEAR, Ariz. 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