"Talent-wise, I feel like this may be the best team that I've been a part of," said ace left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who was essential to the World Series triumphs in 2010, '12 and '14. "The thing is, most of our young guys have been through the fire already. They know what it's about. There are a few that don't, but enough that do to show them the way."
WHAT WENT RIGHT
The Giants compiled a 39-15 record in games started by the pillars of their rotation -- Bumgarner, Cueto and Samardzija. Their excellence was so unwavering that, after the club dropped five consecutive games April 17-21, the Giants endured only three losing streaks that lasted as long as three games.