Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze San Francisco's latest offseason moves and share updates elsewhere around the MLB. Plus, manager Tony Vitello joins the show from the Winter Meetings in Orlando.

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(1:20) - Updates on former Giants

(7:33) - Mike Yastrzemski signs with Atlanta Braves

(10:39) - Giants trade rumors (Brendan Donovan, Ketel Marte)

(16:20) - What a Brendan Donovan trade could look like for Giants

(23:40) - Fan mailbag questions

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the results from the MLB draft lottery and discuss San Francisco’s success with international prospects. Plus, president of baseball operations Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic from the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.

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(4:00) - Draft lottery reactions - Giants land 4th pick in MLB Draft

(9:50)  - Joe Buck wins Ford Frick award

(14:00) - Giants trade for Daniel Susac

(17:00) - Moves around the MLB

(22:58) - Front office and coaching staff updates

(25:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. Plus, Alex sits down with Giants general manager Zack Minasian and San Francisco's newest Hall of Famer, Jeff Kent.

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(1:28) - First impressions of MLB winter meetings

(4:28) - Marco Luciano claimed by Pirates

(9:30) - Is Bryce Eldridge a trade asset for Giants?

(13:25) - Giants trade rumors

(23:14) - Zack Minasian interview

(33:17) - Jeff Kent interview

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Rich Aurilia and share their reaction to Jeff Kent being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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(4:06) - First reactions on Jeff Kent's induction

(10:53) - Will 21 be retired at Oracle Park?

(11:31) - How Jeff Kent was unique

(16:50) - Looking back on the 2000 MVP race

(21:22) - Barry Bonds not elected into Hall of Fame

(27:30) - Looking ahead to next year's Hall of Fame class

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer updates on Tatsuya Imai and on San Francisco’s latest free-agent signings. Plus, a look at major deals around MLB so far.

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(2:57) - Giants sign reliever Sam Hentges to one year deal

(8:31) - The latest on Tatsuya Imai

(18:47) - Looking back on large Giants contracts

(22:00) - A look at major deals around the MLB

(30:53) - Fan mailbag questions

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' arbitration process and explain how the Joey Wiemer addition can potentially shape San Francisco's outfield this offseason.

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(3:00) - A look at the Giants' arbitration process

(6:16) - San Francisco's backup catcher role

(8:20) - Giants trade for Joey Wiemer from Marlins

(16:00) - How Joey Wiemer affects Giants' outfield

(23:00) - A look around the MLB

(30:34) - Fan mailbag questions

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco’s newest coaching hires and address news around MLB.

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(3:10) - Breaking down the Rule 5 Draft

(15:35) - Giants sign Justin Meccage as pitching coach

(19:36) - Hall of Fame nominee reaction

(31:14) - News around the MLB

(40:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on the Giants' offseason moves and share their personal wish list for San Francisco. Plus, Alex sits down with Giants general manager Zack Minasian.

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(4:00) - Cole and Alex's free agent wishlist

(26:35) - Giants sign Hunter Mense as hitting coach

(28:38) - Mark Hallberg leaves SF for Minnesota Twins

(32:00) - Logan Webb finishes fourth in Cy Young voting

(35:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(41:22) - Zack Minasian interview

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the latest on San Francisco’s coaching staff and provide updates around MLB. Plus, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey sits down with Alex Pavlovic at the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas.

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(7:00) - Takeaways from GM meetings in Las Vegas

(11:43) - What fans should know from GM meetings

(17:55) - Fan mailbag questions

(34:12) - Buster Posey interview

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' first moves of the offseason. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on MLB's top free agents and their likelihood of ending up in San Francisco.

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(3:25) - Giants make first offseason moves

(13:00) - J.P. Martinez leaves San Francisco for Atlanta

(19:30) - Parks Harber impressing for Giants

(21:20) - Platinum Glove Award break down

(26:41) - A look at offseason moves around MLB

(39:03) - Fan mailbag questions

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's biggest offseason needs and debate if Tony Vitello and Buster Posey can bring top MLB free agents to the Bay.

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(3:54) - Early Giants offseason moves

(10:55) - Breaking down Tom Murphy's contract with Giants

(16:30) - Ranking Giants' offseason priorities

(23:41) - Speculation on Tony Vitello's potential coaching staff

(27:43) - Gabe Kapler promoted to Marlins GM

(30:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb winning Gold Glove Awards. Plus, the guys break down the Dodgers' World Series win and debate Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Madison Bumgarner's respective Game 7 performances.

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(2:15) - Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey win Gold Gloves

(6:42) - Dodgers win back-to-back World Series

(18:00) - Hot Takes from the World Series

(22:28) - Madison Bumgarner vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto

(31:00) - Breaking down the ground rule double

(36:02) - Brief preview of next season

(42:00) - Fan mailbag questions

On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic share their impressions from Tony Vitello's introductory press conference. Plus, Tony Vitello speaks with Alex and gives a brief overview on his mindset as the Giants' new manager.

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(5:00) - Reacting to Tony Vitello's arrival in San Francisco

(12:00) - San Francisco's financial front office commitments

(14:30) - What Tony Vitello's coaching staff could look like

(17:33) - How Tony Vitello fell on Giants' radar

(19:50) - World Series update

(34:00) - Tony Vitello interview with Alex Pavlovic

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest on San Francisco's new manager Tony Vitello. Plus, Drew Gilbert joins the show and shares his initial reaction to Vitello's hire and why he believes his energy can boost San Francisco's clubhouse.

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(2:41) - Tony Vitello's goodbye to Tennessee

(7:40) - How Vitello can impact San Francisco's baseball tradition

(13:43) - Giants managerial candidates updates around MLB

(20:40) - Fan mailbag questions

(34:00) - Interview with Drew Gilbert

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the news that the San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to make ex-Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello their next manager and break down what it means for Buster Posey and the franchise going forward.

1:30 - Giants get their guy in Tony Vitello

4:00 - Can Vitello bring new life to San Francisco?

11:30 - Tony Vitello’s energy and style

17:00 - Vitello’s influence in Tennessee 

20:00 - How Vitello can influence Giants-Dodgers rivalry

22:00 - What happens to Posey if this doesn’t work?<...

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic do a deep dive on San Francisco's newest managerial prospect, Tony Vitello, and explain why Nick Hundley is out of the race. Plus, a preview of the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series.

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(2:36) - Giants' manager saga continues

(4:31) - Deep dive on Ton Vitello

(10:00) - Why have Giants not signed their manager yet?

(21:10) - Nick Hundley out of manager race

(29:00) - Look around MLB playoffs

(37:20) - Fan mailbag questions

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search and take a look around the MLB playoffs. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show and shares his reaction to Bob Melvin's dismissal.

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(3:37) - MLB managerial updates

(7:00) - Bailey, Webb named Gold Glove finalists

(10:00) - MLB playoff updates

(14:36) - Fan mailbag questions

(29:00) - Duane Kuiper joins the show

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the latest update in San Francisco's search for a new manager and break down what Jung Hoo Lee needs to do to make the jump next season. Plus, Cole and Alex answer a few mailbag questions.

1:00 – Recapping recent playoff games

4:45 – Discussing how the Phillies season ended

7:30 – Previewing Dodgers vs. Brewers, can Milwaukee beat LA?

10:00 – What Giants relievers do you think would be successful in the playoffs?

13:00 – Giants/Mariners trades discussion

14:30 – Discussing Kershaw’s post season performances

19:00 – Extra innings postseason/regul...

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search and explain how Buster Posey's former teammate, Nick Hundley, has emerged as the favorite for the position. Plus, a detailed breakdown of Bryce Eldridge's major league stint and a look around the MLB playoffs.

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(2:47) - Nick Hundley emerges as favorite for Giants manager

(8:25) - Remebering Hundley's time as a Giant

(12:26) - Was it worth calling up Bryce Eldridge?

(21:30) - Look around MLB playoffs

(30:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco's manager search. Plus, a breakdown on what the Giants can learn from the MLB playoff teams.

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(3:25) - Initial updates around the MLB

(6:45) - What Giants can learn from MLB playoffs

(17:00) - More MLB playoff updates

(25:36) - Looking back on the guys' bold predictions from March

(31:42) - Fan bold predictions

(36:44) - Fan mailbag questions

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Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey sits down with NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt and reflects on his tumultuous first season at the helm in San Francisco.

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(3:37) - Initial takeaways from Buster Posey's interview

(5:37) - Manager status around the MLB

(8:50) - Breaking down Giants' manager rumors

(10:50) - Can San Francisco keep some key players?

(15:30) - Giants' offseason priorities

(16:16) - What to make of Bryce Eldridge's surgery

(18:00) - Interview with Buster Posey

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the dismissal of manager Bob Melvin and suggest potential replacements in San Francisco.

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(3:00) - Posey, Giants part ways with Bob Melvin

(6:39) - Clubhouse reaction to Melvin's dismissal

(13:30) - The contrast between San Francisco's last two managers

(17:00) - What's next for Bob Melvin?

(21:12) - Who replaces Bob Melvin in San Francisco?

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to the end of San Francisco's season and explain why Bob Melvin's position as manager could be in peril.

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(3:20) - Giants end season 'perfectly average'

(8:39) - Willy Adames breaks 30 home run curse

(14:00) - Wilmer Flores' potential last game as a Giant

(18:20) - Bryce Eldridge recap

(21:30) - Bob Melvin's future in San Francisco

(27:00) - Breaking down the playoff race finale

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s elimination from postseason contention and explain how Buster Posey and the Giants might respond to another disappointing season.

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(3:57) - Giants officially eliminated from playoff contention

(18:10) - Logan Webb reaches 200 innings

(21:30) - Willy Adames' chase for 30 home runs

(33:37) - Coaching staff's job security

(36:00) - Look around Wild Card race

(42:00) - Arrival of ABS system

(50:57) - Previewing Giants vs Rockies

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down what went wrong in San Francisco's series loss to the Dodgers and explain why San Francisco's playoff hopes are nearly gone.

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(3:00) - Giants' series loss to Dodgers

(6:10) - San Francisco's stars underperform in LA

(13:45) - Clayton Kershaw's dominance vs Giants

(23:10) - What went right vs Dodgers

(29:00) - A look around NL Wild Card

(34:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(39:00) - Previewing Giants vs Cardinals

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain the hurdles San Francisco must jump to reach the MLB playoffs. Plus, the duo recaps Bryce Eldridge's anticipated debut and previews the Giants' upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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(3:08) - Giants drop crucial series in Arizona

(14:22) - Breaking down Bryce Eldridge's debut 

(17:01) - Previewing the final weeks of the regular season

(31:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(41:40) - Previewing Giants vs Dodgers

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain why Bryce Eldridge's call-up might be the necessary jolt San Francisco needs in its playoff push. Plus, a recap of the series loss to the Dodgers and a preview of the Giants' pivotal clash against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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(3:10) - Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge

(14:20) - Recapping series loss vs Dodgers

(26:15) - A look at the NL Wild Card picture

(38:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(46:00) - Previewing Giants vs Diamondbacks

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain how San Francisco can realistically make the MLB playoffs. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show. 

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(3:32) - Recap of Giants vs Diamondbacks

(7:42) - What to make of Joel Peguero and Ryan Walker

(14:00) - The 30 home run drought

(17:00) - How Giants can realistically make MLB playoffs

(28:52) - Fan mailbag questions

(42:00) - Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper joins the show

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's series loss in St. Louis and explain why the Giants missed a golden opportunity to make up ground in the MLB playoff race. Plus, a preview of the Giants' series against the red-hot Diamondbacks.

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(3:00) - Giants' frustrating series vs Cardinals

(6:00) - Justin Verlander's bad luck continues

(11:15) - What to make of San Francisco's young pitchers

(14:10) - Look around NL West

(24:10) - Fan mailbag questons

(38:15) - Previewing Giants vs Diamondbacks

On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's "bizarre" turnaround since the team's rough stretch after the MLB trade deadline.

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(3:00) - Quick recap of funny moments vs Rockies

(5:20) - A look around the MLB

(7:00) - Recapping Giants' sweep of Rockies

(20:10) - Giants continue historic home run streak

(27:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(50:00) - Previewing Giants vs Cardinals

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss San Francisco's playoff odds amid the team's hot streak and explain how Randy Rodriguez's Tommy John surgery will affect the Giants' bullpen next season.

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(2:50) - Looking at San Francisco's slim playoff odds

(12:00) - Giants true or false questions

(35:00) - Breaking down Randy Rodriguez's elbow injury

(41:40) - Kai Wei-Teng's strong outing in Colorado

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's 2026 MLB schedule and highlight the key matchups. Plus, Alex sits down with San Francisco's top prospect, Bryce Eldridge, who details his journey from little league to the Giants.

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(3:15) - Quick recap of Bryce Eldridge's clutch numbers in Sacramento

(4:30) - Breaking down San Francisco's 2026 MLB schedule

(31:00) - Bryce Eldridge sits down with Alex Pavlovic

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's stunning series win in Milwaukee and offer updates on the former Giants that were traded at the deadline. Plus, a quick preview of San Francisco's next series against the Chicago Cubs. 
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(5:45) - Luis Matos' series vs Brewers

(10:20) - Willy Adames' return to Milwaukee

(14:40) - San Francisco's closer situation

(20:00) - Landen Roupp, Blade Tidwell injury updates

(24:00) - Yastrezmski, Rogers, Doval updates

(34:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(44:42) - Previewing Giants vs Cubs

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain why Landen Roupp's injury is a massive blow for San Francisco and detail what the Giants need to do to salvage some positives from this season.

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(3:10) - Analyzing Landen Roupp's injury

(12:00) - San Francisco's series loss in San Diego

(18:00) - Breaking down Heliot Ramos' week

(28:30) - Positives from series loss to Padres

(41:00) - Discussing MLB realignment rumors

(46:30) - Previewing Giants vs Brewers

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's historically bad stretch and explain why organizational changes will have to wait until the offseason.

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(3:00) - Giants avoid series sweep vs Rays

(9:10) - Giants continue to be on wrong side of history

(15:00) - How SF is feeling the absence left by Rogers, Doval

(21:10) - Christian Koss vs Rays

(35:00) - Giants roster updates

(38:55) - Fan Mailbag Questions

(49:00) - Previewing San Francisco vs San Diego series

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's "atrocious" homestand, and explain why the Giants need a miracle to save their season. Plus, a quick preview of San Francisco's series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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(3:00) - San Francisco's "atrocious" series against Padres

(9:30) - Is the Giants' season over?

(18:30) - A look around the NL West

(24:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(41:00) - Previewing Giants vs Rays at Oracle Park

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"Giants Talk" co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to San Francisco's disappointing series loss vs. the Nationals and discuss the team's injury updates. Plus, they share which former MLB players they would select for an alumni home run derby.

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(2:45) - Reaction to Giants’ disappointing series loss against Nationals

(15:10) - Assessing Carson Whisenhunt, Rafael Devers' recent performance

(19:20) - Navigating NL Wild Card race

(21:10) - Previewing Giants' upcoming series against Padres

(23:45) - Giants injury updates

(30:15) - Alumni home run derby selections

"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco's series win in Pittsburgh and explain why the Giants might have a chance to make up ground in the playoff race. Plus, a look into San Francisco's farm system.

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(3:00) - Giants' series win in Pittsburgh

(7:10) - Justin Verlander shines vs Pirates

(13:30) - Recapping Randy Rodriguez, Giants bullpen vs Pirates

(18:30) - Luis Matos optioned to Sacramento

(23:40) - A dive into San Francisco's farm system

(28:00) - Fan mailbag questions

(48:00) - Previewing Giants vs...

Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic do a deep dive on San Francisco’s haul from the trade deadline. Plus, a recap of the Giants’ series win in New York and a preview of their upcoming series in Pittsburgh.
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(3:30) - Giants take series in New York

(13:00) - Recapping Giants' pitching performances vs Mets

(18:00) - San Francisco's second base dilemma

(21:10) - Bryce Eldridge updates

(30:00) - Deep dive into the Giants' haul from the trade deadline

(50:00) - Previewing Giants at Pirates

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s moves as the 2025 MLB trade deadline comes to a close. Plus, Alex and Laura Britt sit down with Giants president of baseball operations, Buster Posey.

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(2:00) - Intro and overview of Giants' trade deadline

(4:00) - Alex Pavlovic, Laura Britt sit down with Buster Posey

(26:00) - Why Giants adopted "sell" mentality at deadline

(33:00) - Breaking down Camilo Doval's trade to New York

(41:15) - Breaking down Mike Yastrzemski's trade to Kansas City

(54:00) - A look...

On this emergency episode of “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's trade of Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline.

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(2:38) - Tyler Rogers traded to the New York Mets

(14:50) - Overview of San Francisco's mentality at trade deadline

(20:00) - Breaking down Pirates' sweep of Giants

(29:00) - San Francisco's mental mistakes in recent series sweeps

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s disappointing series sweep against the New York Mets and explain how it could affect the Giants’ trade deadline mentality.

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(3:00) - Mets sweep Giants at Oracle

(8:20) - How will Giants' series sweep affect trade deadline mentality?

(17:40) - Landen Roupp lands on IL

(19:30) - Previewing Carson Whisenhunt's MLB debut

(22:00) - Fan Mailbag Questions

(46:00) - Previewing San Francisco's series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's series win in Atlanta, including a recap of Justin Verlander's first win as a Giant. Plus, a discussion on the MLB trade deadline as some Giants continue to struggle.

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(3:00) - Justin Verlander's first win as a Giant

(7:30) - Hayden Birdsong's struggles 

(15:00) - Landen Roupp dominates in Atlanta

(17:00) - Rafael Devers breaks out against Braves

(20:50) - Bryce Eldridge update

(25:00) - Fan Mailbag Questions

(41:00) - Previewing Giants vs Mets series

"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's disappointing series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, a look at potential trades as the MLB trade deadline nears.

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(3:30) - Giants swept coming off of All-Star Break

(8:00) - Giants continue poor offensive form

(11:30) - What is going on with Rafael Devers?

(14:30) - Heliot Ramos' defensive mishaps in Toronto

(16:10) - Reviewing Giants' pitching vs Blue Jays

(29:10) - Fan Mailbag Questions

(42:30) - Previewing San Francisco's upcoming series in Atlanta

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap the Giants' performances in the 2025 MLB All-Star game. Plus, a preview of San Francisco's second-half schedule, starting with a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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(3:00) - How Gians fared in the MLB All-Star game

(7:10) - Reviewing the 'mini home run derby' All-Star finale

(14:52) - Will San Francisco host the next All-Star break?

(16:30) - Fan Mailbag Questions

(36:00) - Previewing San Francisco vs Toronto Blue Jays

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, they recap the Giants’ first half of the 2025 season, including the biggest surprises and disappointments.

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(3:36) - Recapping the Giants’ series loss vs Dodgers

(18:20) - First half of season recap

(25:30) - Quick MLB Draft review

(31:30) - First half of season MVP, surprises, and disappointments 

(51:00) - Previewing MLB All-Star game

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's crucial series win over the Phillies and look forward to the Giants' series against the Dodgers before the All-Star break. Plus, an interview with Giants manager Bob Melvin.

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(3:00) - Giants' series win over Phillies

(5:00) - Breaking down Bailey's inside-of-the-park home run

(13:30) - Justin Verlander's outing against Philadelphia

(17:40) - Mailbag Questions

(32:15) - Previewing Giants vs Dodgers at Oracle Park

(40:30) - Bob Melvin interview

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s All-Star selections and break down the Giants’ series win against the Athletics.

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(5:20) - Initial reactions to All-Star selections

(12:35) - Recapping Giants vs A's series

(19:10) - Breaking down Hayden Birdsong's outing vs Athletics

(26:00) - Erik Miller's elbow injury

(27:10) - Mailbag Q - Why don't Giants play more getaway games?
 

(37:30 - Previewing San Francisco's matchups against Phillies, Dodgers

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Host Alex Pavlovic and guest Bonta Hill react to San Francisco's decision to exercise Bob Melvin's option for next season and break down the Giants' struggles against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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(3:00) - Initial takeaways from SF’s extra inning win vs D-Backs

(4:15) - Reacting to Posey’s decision to pick up Bob Melvin’s option

(17:30) - Do the Giants need another arm in their rotation?

(26:00) - Camilo Doval, Jung Hoo Lee bounce back vs Diamondbacks

(28:30) - How serious is Rafael Devers' injury?

(36:35) - Previewing Giants vs A’s...

Giants pitching coach J.P. Martinez joins host Alex Pavlovic and shares his impressions of San Francisco’s bullpen. In addition, Laura Britt and Alex Pavlovic discuss the team’s struggling offense ahead of their series against the Diamondbacks.

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(3:00) - Reaction to Giants-White Sox series outcome

(8:10) - How can Giants fix their struggling offense?

(11:00) - How is Giants’ pitching staff being affected by their offensive struggles?

(13:20) - How base running errors are costing Giants

(17:50) - What’s the concern level with Giants’ bullpen?

(20:25) - How Giants...

Former Giants pitcher George Kontos joins host Alex Pavlovic and reflects on his career with San Francisco. Plus, a quick recap of the Giants' first two games against the Miami Marlins.

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(3:10) - Recap of Giants' first two losses vs. Miami

(5:15) - Looking at the Giants' struggling offense

(7:00) - Tyler Fitzgerald optioned

(9:30) - Giants injury updates

(15:00) - Interview with George Kontos

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's offensive surge against the Boston Red Sox and explain why the Giants' next few weeks will be pivotal in the NL West race.

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(3:00) - Giants offense erupts in finale vs Boston

(9:30) - Heliot Ramos shines against Red Sox

(15:30) - Landen Roupp's strong outing against Boston

(24:30) - Assessing the race in the National League West

(35:15) - Previewing San Francisco's next series against the Miami Marlins

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic share their expectations for Rafael Devers' first matchup against his former team on Friday night at Oracle Park. Plus, a discussion on Jung Hoo Lee's struggles and a break down of San Francisco's series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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(3:30) - Previewing Rafael Devers vs Red Sox and reflecting on his Giants debut

(16:00) - Recap of Giants vs Guardians series

(20:10) - Looking at Jung Hoo Lee's struggles

(25:00) - Justin Verlander's return vs Cleveland

(31:30) - Reviewing Dodgers vs Padres series

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to Rafael Devers’ debut with the San Francisco Giants. Plus, hear from Rafael Devers and chairman Greg Johnson in their interviews with insider Alex Pavlovic.

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(3:00) - Reactions to Devers’ introduction

(5:30) - Looking at Devers’ reluctance to answer Boston questions

(9:40) - Where will Devers play with the Giants?

(13:00) - Dissecting Rafael Devers' first at-bat with SF

(15:30) - The behind-the-scenes of the Devers deal

(27:10) - Interview with Rafael Devers

(31:38) - Interview with Giants chairman Greg Johns...

On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain why All-Star slugger Rafael Devers can be a "transformational superstar" for the San Francisco. Plus, a recap of the Giants' series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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(2:30) - Reaction to Rafael Devers trade

(13:50) - Looking at Devers' relationship with the Boston Red Sox

(17:00) - Overall look at Giants' long-term contracts

(31:30) - Looking at Kyle Harrison, Jordan Hicks' time in San Francisco

(38:00) - A recap of Giants vs Dodgers series

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"On Giants Talk, hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the effect of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey's injuries and recap San Francisco's first two wins against the Rockies before taking on the Dodgers. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show.

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(3:30) - Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey injuries

(9:30) - Reviewing San Francisco's first two wins in Denver

(15:30) - Willy Adames breaks out vs Rockies

(19:30) - Casey Schmitt shines in Chapman's absence 

(30:00) - Duane Kuiper interview

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On “Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series sweep against the Atlanta Braves, share their All-Star predictions, and preview the Giants’ next series against the Rockies.

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(2:45) - Giants win five straight one-run games

(7:22) - Chapman, Giants bullpen shine vs Braves

(14:00) - Will Giants pursue another big bat at the trade deadline?

(16:40) - Willy Adames' struggles

(26:22) - All-Star predictions

(45:30) - Mailbag Q's

(54:12) - Previewing Giants vs Rockies

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap Buster Posey’s roster shakeup and break down San Francisco’s comeback win against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

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(2:30) – Recapping Giants’ roster moves

(9:00) – Reflecting on Wade Jr.’s time in SF

(17:40) – Daniel Johnson shines in return to Giants

(19:15) – Bryce Eldridge promoted to Triple-A

(25:00) – Recapping Giants first three games vs Padres

(30:40) – Previewing Giants’ next series vs Atlanta Braves

(32:10) - Buster Posey interview

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On “Giants Talk,” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s nine-game road trip in which San Francisco went 4-5. The Giants have relied heavily on their pitching as their offense struggles -- especially their bullpen, which currently leads MLB in ERA and WHIP. Cole and Alex discuss how San Francisco's bats will be tested against the powerful Padres and Braves, the latter of which recently welcomed back former NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.

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(1:30) Recapping Marlins series, Giants take 2 of 3 but a frustrating series nonetheless

(8:30) 14 straight games with 4-runs-or-fewer – Giants have was...

On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s sweep to the Detroit Tigers and offer their assessment of San Francisco’s season thus far.

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(3:40) - San Francisco's closer situation

(11:45) - Marco Luciano, Jerar Encarnación updates

(17:00) - Who is to blame for Giants' hitting struggles?

(21:50) - Where does the panic meter stand for the Giants?

(24:00) - Assessment of San Francisco's season thus far

(38:20) - Previewing Giants vs Marlins series in Miami

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series win in Washington and break down the Giants’ struggling offense. Plus, a preview of the Giants’ upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

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(2:30) - Recapping San Francisco's series win in Washington

(6:00) - Breaking down Kyle Harrison's outing vs Nationals

(11:22) - Robbie Ray's impressive season

(12:22) - San Francisco's struggling offense

(22:00) - David Villar leaves Giants

(26:00) - Giants minor league system overview

(40:00) - Giants at Tigers preview

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic review San Francisco’s disappointing series against the Kansas City Royals and explain how Justin Verlander’s injury could affect the Giants’ starting rotation.

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(7:00) - Justin Verlander placed on IL

(10:45) - Who replaces Verlander while he's on IL?

(15:10) - Reviewing Giants' series loss vs Royals

(23:00) - Hayden Birdsong'g outing vs Kansas City

(24:40) - Breaking down Patrick Bailey's recent form

(30:00) - Mailbag Questions

(50:00) - Previewing Giants vs Nationals series

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco series sweep over the Athletics and preview the Giants' upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. 
 

(3:00) - Takeaways from San Francisco's series sweep against the Athletics

(12:50) - NL West Overview after weekend

(15:00) - Jordan Hicks moves back to the bullpen

(24:00) - Breaking down Justin Verlander's outing against Athletics

(28:00) - Mailbag Questions

(38:00) - Previewing Giants vs Royals series at Oracle Park

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San Francisco manager Bob Melvin sits down with Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt on "Giants Talk" to explain why he felt it was necessary to shake up the team's lineup following their recent offensive struggles. 

2:15 – Breaking down Giants vs. Diamondbacks 

8:00 – How did Giants lineup changes going into series vs. D-Backs turn out? 

11:00 – Korean heritage night food 

13:30 – Another great outing for Robbie Ray 

15:45 – Christian Koss hits grand slam for his first career home run 

18:15 – Logistics of giving a home run ball back 

23:15 – Injury updates 

27:30 – Carson Whisenhunt lookin...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco getting swept by the Minnesota Twins and if there is cause for concern as the team's offense continues to search for answers.

1:30 – Giants swept by Twins

5:00 – Is there a cause for concern?

8:45 – Heliot Ramos carried the Giants on offense against the Twins

9:30 – How long can they keep this up with LaMonte Wade, Jr.?

15:15 – Ryan Walker struggles again

17:00 – Camilo Doval feeling confident

19:00 – When should we be worried about Willy Adames?

21:30 – Patrick Bailey’s offense has been...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco outscored the powerful Cubs and win the series in Chicago. Ron Wotus then joins the show to discuss how things are looking in Triple-A Sacramento.

1:30 – Justin Verlander’s bad luck to start his time with the Giants

4:00 – Another interesting series for Ryan Walker

7:45 – Breaking down the extra innings game vs. Cubs

12:00 – Giants have a sloppy defensive game on Monday

14:45 – Kyle Harrison deals in his first game back

19:30 – Injury updates

25:00 – Ross Stripling retires

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Willy Adames finally getting his break out game as a Giant and how the team bounced back against the Colorado Rockies after a disappointing loss to open the series.

2:15 – Kyle Harrison called up, Lou Trivino DFA’d

5:00 – Giants lose series opener to Rockies but bounce back and win the next two games

10:00 – Willy Adames finally has a breakout game Sunday

12:00 – Giants need Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Patrick Bailey and LaMonte Wade Jr. to find a rhythm

13:45 – Waiting for Luis Matos to pow...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what has stood out from San Francisco's first month of the 2025 MLB season and what fans should watch out for in May.

1:00 – Recapping the Giants series vs. Padres

3:00 – How the series revealed some issues

6:45 – Padres drawing huge crowds to the games

9:00 – Who’s the Giants MVP so far?

12:00 – Biggest disappointment so far?

18:00 – Jung Hoo Lee becoming “the guy” is one of the best things to happen to the franchise in a while

22:30 – Ballpark vibes are back at Oracle Park...

On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series against the Texas Rangers and preview the potential challenges in an NL West showdown with the San Diego Padres.

(1:02) – General feeling after Giants’ walk-off win over Rangers

(3:53) – Updates on the Giants’ closer situation

(5:10) – Reviewing SF’s starting rotation against Rangers

(9:00) – What to make of LaMonte Wade Jr.’s series

(12:15) – Brandon Crawford Day at Oracle Park

(20:00) - Mailbag Questions - Giants starting rotation

(31:10 – Looking forward to Giants’ short series vs Padres in San Diego

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First-year general manager Zack Minasian joins "Giants Talk" to discuss what he finds most important when evaluating players, the continued development of San Francisco's pitchers and his impressions of Brandon Crawford's career in the Bay.

1:00 – Breaking down the series vs. Brewers, Giants are still winning and playing encouraging baseball

3:15 – What's going on with the closer spot?

6:45 – Should the Giants consider Tyler Rogers as the closer?

9:00 – Is this the season Logan Webb has “Logan Webbed” the most?

12:00 – Should Jordan Hicks and Hayden Birdsong swap spots?

16:15 – Is it time the Giants optio...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Justin Verlander was in line for his first Giants win before the Los Angeles Angels walked off San Francisco in the bottom of the ninth, break down Landen Roupp's impressive outing on Saturday and answer some mailbag questions from fans.

1:00 – Giants fall to Angels, Ryan Walker’s first blown save but still go 5-5 on road trip

5:00 – Competition in the National League

6:15 – Takeaways from the road trip

21:30 – Discussing the backup catcher situation

29:00 – Mailbag Q's

43:00 – Previewing the matchup vs. Br...

On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s ‘encouraging’ series split in Philadelphia, and look ahead to the series against the Los Angeles Angels.

(1:50) – Reviewing the Giants’ series split in Philadelphia

(3:30) – Breaking down Tyler Fitzgerald’s series vs Philly

(6:58) – Looking at Verlander’s outing in Giants’ loss to Phillies on Tuesday

(12:58) – Breaking down Jordan Hicks’ outing vs Phillies

(18:52) – Jung Hoo Lee’s argument with Phil Cuzzi

(27:38) – Updates Giants’ top prospects

(30:40) - Mailbag Questions

(36:30) - Previewing Giants vs Angels

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how center fielder Jung Hoo Lee has been San Francisco's best all-around player so far this season, why the team has taken such joy in cheering him on and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:00 – Giants looked great against the Yankees, Phillies are going to be a real test

4:30 – Jung Hoo Lee playing great

10:15 – Adjustments in the lineup

12:15 – Jordan Hicks has rough outing

15:15 – Robbie Ray with the 4-inning win in the rain

17:00 – All the different games and situatio...

Buster Posey joins "Giants Talk" to discuss San Francisco's great start to the year, how he believes Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos have evolved this season and why the team hasn't made any roster moves yet.

1:00 – Breaking down series against the Reds

3:00 – Level of concern for Camilo Doval

8:15 – Concerned with Justin Verlander already?

13:00 – Tyler Fitzgerald struggling on offense and defense

16:00 – Concerns with the lineup

20:00 – All the walk offs the Giants have had already

24:00 – Hayden Birdsong reminding Alex of Tim Lincecum

25:45 – Landen Roupp wasted outing by Giants...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's 8-1 start to the season, how the team is overcoming adversity to find different ways to win and answer a few mailbag questions from fans.

:45 – Giants continue their hot start

3:30 – Showing shades of the 2021 team

6:00 – Willy Adames comes through in the clutch

8:00 – Randy Rodriguez impressing

12:00 – Discussing the Giants’ use of Hayden Birdsong

14:15 – Victor Robles’ catch and injury

16:00 – Jung Hoo Lee doing it all

20:00 – Vibes with fans at home opener were great

25:00 – Giants...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's hot start to the season after going 5-1 on the opening road trip, why Heliot Ramos is looking like a building block for the future. and how the team is stacking up against the rest of the NL West.

:50 – Giants get series sweep over the Houston Astros, Heliot Ramos looking fantastic to start the season

7:00 – Jordan Hicks looked great against the Astros

12:15 – Wilmer Flores tearing it up

15:30 – Landen Roupp confident in this team

19:00 – It’s still a scary time i...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco clinched their first series win of 2025 MLB season against the Cincinnati Reds behind the brilliant play of Matt Chapman and discuss how they feel about the bullpen through three games.

1:00 – On Alex’s new book

4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray’s outings

8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants’ bullpen through three games?

9:45 –Giants’ offense, Matt Chapman’s defense looking good against the Reds

11:45 – Heliot Ramos looking confident

13:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald starting off the season hesitan...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Opening Day comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds, discuss whether fans should be worried about Logan Webb's early struggles, and reveal their bold predictions for the 2025 season.

1:00 – Updates from Alex’s trip to Cincinnati

2:30 – Positives from opening day

7:00 – Which homer to did Alex enjoy more?

10:00 – Breaking down Jung Hoo Lee's opening day performance

15:45 – Worried about Logan Webb’s opening day?

19:45 – Giants closer torture time

21:00 – Mailbag Q: What does Alex think of the new press box in C...

Bob Melvin joins "Giants Talk" to discuss the ways San Francisco can compete with the powerhouses in their division, how ace Logan Webb has grown as a leader and why Willy Adames is such a great roster fit.

:45 – Landon Roupp named final starter

5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development?

8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen

10:00 – Other opening day moves

12:15 – David Villar designated for assignment

16:30 – Looking ahead to the Giants series vs. Reds

22:00 - Bob Melvin Interview

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Logan Webb and Matt Chapman join "Giants Talk" from spring training to San Francisco's culture shift under Buster Posey, how they're building chemistry amongst teammates and previewing the challenges they'll face in the packed NL West during the 2025 MLB season.

2:45 – Kyle Harrison optioned

6:00 – Rotation speculation

7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs to start the season in the rotation

9:00 – Alex and Cole stunned by Sean Hjelle being optioned

11:00 – Jerar Encarnacion fractures wrist

14:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back in Sunday night’s game

15:15 – Sam Huff is the backup catcher

18:30 – Final...

Ryan Walker joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his breakout as San Francisco's closer last season, how he can carry over his success into 2025 and when he knew he could make it in the big leagues.

1:00 – Jung Hoo Lee update

7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans

10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training

11:45 – Details on media day, new promotions, changes

19:30 – New concessions & giveaways Alex is most excited for this season

25:00 – Mailbag Q's

41:00 – Ryan Walker interview

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Willy Adames joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his decision to come to San Francisco, getting to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he's excited to call Oracle Park his home stadium.

2:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back tightness, Bryce Eldridge wrist inflammation

5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing

7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic

9:00 – Landon Roupp forcing the issue for the fifth starter spot

12:00 – Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison most recent starts breakdown

18:00 – Sam Huff is probably going to be the backup catcher, Jake Lamb playing well

22:00 – Mailbag Q's

38:00 – W...

J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be.

1:00 – How’s the team looking in spring training games so far?

5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training

6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander?

9:30 – Spring training injury updates

11:00 – Former Giants at spring training

18:00 – Mailbag Q's

28:00 - J.P. Martinez Interview

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Kyle Harrison joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss the lessons he learned from his rookie season, competing for the fifth starter spot and what he’s looking to add to his pitching repertoire in 2025.

1:00 – Happenings at Giants spring training, lineups are forming

5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like?

7:00 – Breaking down the Giants' depth

15:30 – Mailbag Q's

30:00 - Kyle Harrison interview

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Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing.

Alex + Cole:

1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut

5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned

6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp

7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5th starter?

8:45 – Landon Roupp impressing

10:00 – Hoping Kyle Harrison can get his stuff back

11:40 – Guys who went off in spring training and then did nothing, and what they’r...

Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse.

Cole + Alex:

:45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación

5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings

9:15 – Post 2026 lockout?

13:15 – Oracle Park’s Coke bottle getting a facelift?

14:45 – Mailbag Q’s

32:00 – Why Patrick Bailey is so important

Patrick Bailey:

34:15 – Reaction to winning the Gold Glove

35:05 – What his...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

Alex + Cole:

1:45 – Tom Murphy update

3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center fielder

5:45 –Jordan Hicks looking good in spring training: locked into 4 spot

8:45 – Mailbag Q’s: Will we see Christian Koss this year?

10:45 – What’s up with Keaton Winn?

13:00 – Is Lee still eligible for roo...

Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency.

1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training

4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster?

11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training

12:40 - Marco Luciano's spring training

17:20 - Logan Webb named Giants Opening Day starting pitcher for fourth consecutive season

18:52 - Giants injury updates

21:50 - Around the MLB

26:53 - Breaking down Justin Verlander's historic career<...

Tyler Fitzgerald joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his transition to second base, Buster Posey’s influence on the team and his first impressions of Bryce Eldridge.

1:15 – Batting Practice at spring training

7:15 – How does Bryce Eldridge look in BP?

9:25 – LaMonte Wade Jr. taking reps in outfield at spring training

10:30 – On Buster Posey speaking to the team, establishing an identity

16:50 – Discussion on Tom Murphy

19:15 – Who do the Giants have space for?

24:00 – Mailbag Q’s

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where LaMonte Wade Jr. and Jung Hoo Lee might hit in San Francisco's lineup, why the team remains confident in Camilo Doval despite his struggles last season and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:05 – Jung Hoo Lee possibly hitting third

2:00 – LaMonte Wade Jr. leading off makes sense

5:00 – Does the Giants’ lineup have enough depth?

5:55 – Wade Jr. won’t be playing in the outfield

7:15 – Expectations of Marco Luciano in spring training

12:30 – Yusmeiro Petit spending time with Camilo Doval in spring...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the start of spring training, why San Francisco's newest pitcher Justin Verlander is wearing No. 35 and other news from around the league.

1:10 – Alex’s first meals in Arizona

2:10 – Overall feeling of spring training under Buster Posey

4:30 – What Alex has learned at spring training after day one

9:40 – What is the bullpen looking like? 

12:10 – Catching situation update

15:20 – Figuring out the DH position

20:20 – Justin Verlander wearing #35

23:00 – Catching up with Wade Meckler

26:00 – Around the league

33:45 – Mailbag...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions.

1:10 – Non-roster invitees list

5:10 – Minor moves from around the league

8:45 – Three breakout possibilities for 2025

23:00 – What’s the vibe under Buster Posey at spring training?

25:45 – Mailbag Q’s

28:50 – Will the Giants use contract deferrals like the Dodgers in the future?

30:40 – What’s the reason for Taylor Rogers trade and what’s the plan...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors.

1:10 – Recent sports news

2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays

4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds

6:20 – On the Giants being under the tax line, having financial flexibility going into the season

9:00 – Giants “feel pretty set” with roster as it stands

11:10 – Win projections for this season

15:25 – How cool it was for the Rogers bro...

On "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's 2025 roster, discuss Tyler Fitzgerald's ranking on prospect lists and answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:00 – Lineup breakdown, Giants are sneaky deep but still feel a bat short, especially when injuries pop up

3:45 – On Tyler Fitzgerald making top 10 lists

5:15 – Adames ranking feeling low

6:15 – What do you add to the infield?

7:05 – Giants seem content with Murphy as #2 catcher

8:30 – On hoping Patrick Bailey will be able stay consistent through the second half of the season

10:15 – What do you add to...

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic preview the Giants' pitching rotation ahead of Spring Training and how Justin Verlander will fit in with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.  Also, Cole and Alex discuss whether the Giants still plan on making other roster moves before heading to Arizona and if the Dodgers offseason could be a catalyst for change in the next CBA.

1:00   Roki Sasaki to Dodgers could be a ‘tipping point’ for outrage around MLB

14:00 Could this offseason be the catalyst for change in the next CBA?

22:00 Josuar de Jesus Gonzalez signs with Giants but st...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the news San Francisco is out of the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, discuss whether Justin Verlander should wear No. 35 after Brandon Crawford's recent retirement and answer a couple fan mailbag questions.

:50 – Giants out on Rōki Sasaki

8:00 – Other international prospects: Josuar De Jesus Gonzales

12:45 – On Justin Verlander signing with the Giants and mentoring the young guys

16:20 – On Verlander’s health and why he feels he’s in a better place

18:20 – On Verlander possibly wearing No. 35 and talking to B...

On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos break down San Francisco's reported one-year, $15 million contract with veteran ace Justin Verlander, why the deal made sense for president of baseball operations Buster Posey and who should be the fifth starting pitcher.

Intro:

1:10 – Verlander always made sense to Alex as a one year deal

3:00 – Continues Buster’s trend trying to make the team “interesting”

4:10 – Breaking down why he got $15 million

Kontos:

6:40 – Kontos on the signing of Verlander

8:00 – Has Kontos met Verlander?

8:40 – Why he...

On this episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss why MLB ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks is so disappointing, how San Francisco is one of the remaining teams still in the mix for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and other ways the team can upgrade its offense for the 2025 MLB season.

1:10 – Why Corbin Burnes signing with the Diamondbacks is so disappointing

4:35 – Options now that Burnes has signed

9:50 – How confident are you in Robbie Ray this season?

12:50 – Giants should focus on upgrading the offense now, would Pet...

Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together.

Intro:

:45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Paul Goldschmidt

7:15 – Giants happy with LaMonte Wade Jr at first but open to upgrading

10:15 – Pete Alonso discussion

13:35 – Potential free agent signings: Connor Joe, Mark Canha, Josh Bell, Justin Turner

18:40 – Walker Buehler, Joc Pederson, S...

Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese superstar pitcher Rōki Sasaki.

Intro:

:40 – Will the Giants get Corbin Burnes?

3:55 – Reporting on if Burnes prefers a short-term deal and why Giants would prefer a longer-term deal

6:00 – Cole is over one-and-done deals but Alex li...