Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Why Giants' series split vs. Phillies is 'encouraging' before Angels matchup Apr 18, 2025

Show notes

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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Giants enjoying cheering on healthy Jung Hoo Lee amid early 2025 breakout Apr 14, 2025

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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 situations Jon Miller has seen throughout his career

19:00 – On people not liking Carlos Rodon on social media

25:00 – Looking around the NL West

33:00 – Mailbag Q's

39:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Phillies

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Why Buster Posey isn't surprised by Giants' great start to season Apr 10, 2025

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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’ offense

27:00 – Tyler Rogers looking good this season

28:45 – Reaction to Giants’ new City Connect Jerseys

36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Yankees

44:00 – Buster Posey Interview

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Giants continue hot start with second straight series sweep Apr 07, 2025

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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 don’t have rockstars like they did with their World Series' teams

29:00 – Remembering the lineup from last time they were in first place in 2022

31:00 – Mailbag Q's

42:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Reds Pt. 2

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What we learned from Giants' impressive road trip to begin 2025 season Apr 03, 2025

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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 in the NL West

23:00 – Early concerns about the team?

33:30 – News from around the MLB

39:30 – Previewing the home opener and matchup against the Seattle Mariners

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Matt Chapman's all-around brilliance leads Giants to series win vs. Reds Mar 31, 2025

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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 hesitant

16:30 – Sacramento Rivercats roster is stacked

21:00 – Mailbag Q's

33:30 – Previewing Giants at Astros

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Reaction to Giants' Opening Day comeback win, bold predictions for 2025 Mar 28, 2025

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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 Cincinnati?

25:45 – Christian Koss filling the last roster spot

28:00 – City connect jerseys leaked

30:00 – Fan Bold Predictions

35:30 – Alex and Cole’s Bold Predictions

45:00 – Actual expectations and predictions

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Bob Melvin reveals how Giants can compete in stacked NL West Mar 26, 2025

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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, Matt Chapman detail Giants' culture shift under Buster Posey Mar 24, 2025

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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 spring training games no longer have any meaning

26:00 - Logan Webb & Matt Chapman interview

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Ryan Walker discusses Giants breakout, continuing success in 2025 Mar 20, 2025

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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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