Bumgarner, Darvish eye 1st wins on MLB.TV

Gray vs. Bumgarner 0:21

Young Rockies pitcher Jon Gray takes on lefty Madison Bumgarner and the Giants in San Francisco

Aces Yu Darvish and Madison Bumgarner return to the hill for the third time this season while Jordan Zimmermann looks to build on a stellar first start today, live on MLB.TV.

Darvish and Bumgarner are seeking their first win of 2017 and Zimmermann, who dealt with injuries for much of 2016, is embarking on a bounce-back campaign.

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Here's what to watch for throughout the day (all times in ET):

Zimmermann continues rebounds: MIN@DET, 1:10 p.m.
Zimmermann battled a myriad of ailments that limited him to 105 1/3 innings last season. The Tigers right-hander recorded a 4.87 ERA for the year, which was the highest of his career since becoming a full-time big league starter.

The 30-year-old began 2017 on the right foot, earning a win over the Red Sox on Saturday with six innings of one-run ball in which he allowed just four hits.

Zimmermann solid in six innings

BOS@DET: Zimmerman scatters four hits in six innings

Jordan Zimmermann goes six innings in his first start of 2017, fanning three batters and scattering four hits

Zimmermann will attempt to keep the good times rolling as he toes the rubber opposite the Twins' Phil Hughes in the clubs' afternoon series finale.

Darvish looking to dazzle in LA: TEX@LAA, 3:37 p.m.
After missing the 2015 season due to Tommy John surgery, Darvish returned to the Rangers' rotation on May 28, 2016. In 17 starts, he went 7-5 with a 3.41 ERA.

The Japanese hurler had a tough outing on Opening Day, allowing four runs and five walks in 6 1/3 innings. Darvish recovered nicely in his second start against the Athletics, surrendering just one run in six innings, but he took the loss.

Darvish picks off R. Davis

OAK@TEX: Darvish picks off R. Davis at second base

Yu Darvish makes a quick move and throws to second to successfully nab Rajai Davis who was straying too far from the base

Darvish will try to finally reach the win column when he faces Ricky Nolasco and the Angels.

Bumgarner seeks elusive first win: COL@SF, 10:15 p.m.
Bumgarner has logged an MLB-most 15 innings through two starts in 2017. Considering he's also homered twice, it's almost cruel that he's yet to win a game.

Yes, Bumgarner has taken the mound only twice, but he went the distance his last time out with an eight-inning complete game at San Diego. He's allowed five runs in his two outings while striking out 16 and walking two.

The definition of a workhorse, Bumgarner has pitched at least 200 innings in every season since 2010, and he hasn't had an ERA over three for the season since 2012.

It's only a matter of time before he gets his first victory in 2017.

Oliver Macklin is a reporter for MLB.com based in Washington, D.C. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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