Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Who replaces Justin Verlander in Giants’ rotation? May 22, 2025

Show notes

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.

(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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Giants' bullpen continues to shine in series sweep over Athletics May 19, 2025

Show notes

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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Why Bob Melvin felt it was necessary to shake up Giants' lineup May 15, 2025

Show notes

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 looking great

29:30 – Updates on Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn and Sean Hjelle

31:00 – Remembering Evan Longoria

34:30 – Anthony Desclafani signed by the Yankees, Rich Hill signs minor league deal

36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Athletics

42:00 - Bob Melvin interview

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Should Giants be concerned after being swept by Twins? May 12, 2025

Show notes

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 stagnant

25:30 – Mailbag Q's

40:00 – Giants drop to #3 in NL West

43:00 – Previewing matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

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Giants win road series vs. Cubs, Ron Wotus discusses how things are looking in Triple-A Sacramento May 08, 2025

Show notes

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

27:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Twins

37:00 – Ron Wotus interview

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Willy Adames finally breaks out, Giants bounce back to take series vs. Rockies May 05, 2025

Show notes

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 power up

15:15 – Robbie Ray throws seven no hit innings

16:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald out with cracked rib

18:00 – Nick Ahmed hits open market

20:00 – Donnie Ecker fired by Rangers

24:00 – Update on Wade Meckler

25:30 – Previewing Giants matchup vs. Cubs

32:00 – Food recommendations in Chicago

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Takeaways from Giants' first month of the 2025 season May 01, 2025

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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 wit the Giants playing fun baseball

24:00 – Most interesting thing so far?

27:00 – NL West check in

29:30 – Storylines in May?

35:00 – Mustache May

40:00 – Mailbag Q's

49:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rockies

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Giants hope walk-off momentum carries into NL West clash vs. Padres Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

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

(36:30) – Oracle Park's standout attendance

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Giants GM Zack Minasian details development of pitching rotation Apr 25, 2025

Show notes

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 optioned Luis Matos?

18:30 – Unexpectedly sloppy Brewers’ defense, is Matt Chapman the best defensive player in baseball?

23:00 – Mailbag Q's

39:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rangers

46:00 – Zack Minasian Interview

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Justin Verlander's first Giants win spoiled in walk-off loss, Landen Roupp sets career high Apr 21, 2025

Show notes

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. Brewers

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