Madison Bumgarner has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.

Bumgarner was World Series MVP after pitching a record 52 2/3 innings, including five scoreless innings of relief in Game 7.

Bumgarner boosted his World Series stats to numbers never seen before: 4-0 with a save and an 0.25 ERA, along with three championship rings. In 36 innings, he has allowed just one run and 14 hits, striking out 31 and walking five.

"He's such a humble guy, and we rode him pretty good," Bruce Bochy said following the San Francisco Giants' Game 7 win.

"It's historic what this kid has done. Really, truly amazing."

The Dodgers have claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Red Sox and designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment.

The moves were made Friday, according to an Yahoo.com report.