Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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What Mets' sweep of Giants could mean for San Francisco's MLB trade deadline approach Jul 28, 2025

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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.

(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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Giants' offensive surge leads to series win over Braves Jul 24, 2025

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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.

(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

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Why Giants being swept by Blue Jays is cause for concern before trade deadline Jul 21, 2025

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"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.

(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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Previewing San Francisco's crucial second-half schedule Jul 17, 2025

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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.

(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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Grading Giants' first half of the 2025 MLB season Jul 14, 2025

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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.

(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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Why Dodgers clash comes at a perfect time for Giants Jul 10, 2025

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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.

(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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What to make of the Giants' 2025 All-Star Selections Jul 07, 2025

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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.

(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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Why Buster Posey has full confidence in Bob Melvin Jul 03, 2025

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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.

(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 in West Sacramento

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J.P. Martinez shares impressions of Giants’ pitching staff ahead of Diamondbacks series Jun 30, 2025

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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.

(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' offensive struggles are impacting Justin Verlander

(28:15) - Giants team updates

(37:00) - Interview with J.P. Martinez

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Why George Kontos believes bullpen will be key for Giants' postseason hopes Jun 26, 2025

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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.

(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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