Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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1-on-1 with Farhan Zaidi, Scott Boras after Matt Chapman, Giants strike deal Sep 05, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Matt Chapman’s six-year, $151 million contract extension with the Giants and the core of players San Francisco will be able to build around. Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and Chapman's agent, Scott Boras, then chat with Alex to share how the deal came together.

2:30 Why Giants had to get a deal done with Matt Chapman

5:00 Importance of Chapman's clubhouse presence

8:15 Analyzing Giants' core for future

13:30 Does Chapman signing indicate anything about Farhan or Bob Melvin's future?

15:00 Zaidi details how Chapman deal impacts Giants' short and long-term plans

21:00 Boras shares how Chapman deal got done

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What to look for from the Giants in September Sep 02, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss they want to see from the Giants in September as San Francisco's playoff hopes dwindle, when fans can expect to see Marco Luciano and Luis Matos back up in the majors and why fans should keep an eye on Bryce Eldridge.

(1:20) Giants drop series to Marlins

(8:10) How Giants should approach September

(16:01) Estrada sent to Triple A

(22:02) Luciano, Matos remain in Sacramento

(28:30) When will Eldridge make his MLB debut?

(35:20) Previewing the upcoming Diamondbacks series

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Kuip analyzes Giants’ offensive struggles, players who could return next season Aug 30, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ need for improvement, how the team can get better offensively and what the future holds for Matt Chapman. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the importance of the upcoming series against the Marlins and the Giants recent roster moves.

(1:20) Giants drop series to Brewers

(9:10) Rogers, Estrada placed on waivers

(15:01) Marlins series preview

(23:02) Kuip breaks down the offensive struggles

(29:30) Kuip on who could return next season

(35:20) Kuip analyzes Chapman’s stellar defense

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Giants’ pitching concerns, Doval’s return and Brewers series preview Aug 26, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ series loss in Seattle, why the starting rotation now is a major concern after Robbie Ray suffered a hamstring injury and who is next in line to fill his spot. Then, the guys turn their attention to Camilo Doval’s return to the bullpen and wrap the podcast previewing the upcoming series against the Brewers.

(1:10) Giants drop series in Seattle

(7:50) Doval returns to Giants bullpen

(11:01) Potential fill-in for Ray

(19:32) Is Walker the closer of the future?

(27:10) Examining Melvin’s first season in San Francisco

(33:01) Previewing the upcoming Brewers series

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Examining Giants’ disappointing series vs. White Sox, Bailey’s injury and Doval’s impending return Aug 22, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' failure to sweep the White Sox, why trading Joey Bart will haunt San Francisco moving forward and when fans can expect Camilo Doval's return. Plus, should the Giants sign Brandon Crawford after his release from St. Louis?

(1:10) Giants disappoint in series vs. White Sox

(7:50) Analyzing Giants' bullpen usage

(11:01) Do the Giants regret trading Bart?

(19:32) Should the Giants sign Crawford?

(25:00) Previewing the upcoming schedule

(31:01) When will Doval return?

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Analyzing Giants’ offensive woes, Chapman’s future and White Sox series must-haves Aug 19, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series split with the A's, if Blake Snell is the best pitcher in MLB and how San Francisco can climb up the standings. Then, Alex and Cole answer some fan questions and discuss the likelihood of Matt Chapman returning next season.

(1:10) Giants split series with A’s

(7:50) Is Snell the best pitcher in baseball?

(13:01) MLB celebrates Player’s Weekend

(19:32) Potential new MLB rules

(25:00) Do Giants wish they still had Bart?

(30:01) Should baseball be in the Olympics?

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Sergio Romo discusses Doval’s option; Breaking down current NL Wild Card standings Aug 16, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants analyst Sergio Romo to break down Camilo Doval’s recent option to Sacramento, the areas the reliever needs to work on and how possible it is for Doval to regain the closer spot. Then, Alex and Cole discus the current NL Wild Card standings and preview the upcoming series against Oakland.

(1:10) Giants struggle at home vs. Braves

(7:50) Do the Giants need to find their identity?

(13:01) Could Webb win the Cy Young this season?

(19:32) Luciano sent to Sacramento as McCray makes his debut

(25:00) Who will win the NL West?

(30:01) Previewing the Giants-A’s series

(37:02) Romo on Doval being optioned to Sacramento

(42:30) Romo details how Doval can “relight the fire”

(49:20) Romo shares the nerves of being a closer

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Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner reflect on '14 World Series in exclusive interviews Aug 12, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants legends Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner to reminisce about the 2014 World Series championship, the challenge of Game 7 and their friendship with each other. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Camilo Doval being optioned to Sacramento and preview the upcoming series against the Braves.

(1:10) Doval optioned to Sacramento

(7:50) How long will Doval be in Triple-A?

(14:01) Previewing upcoming Giants-Braves series

(23:32) Remembering some guys

(28:02) Bumgarner looks back at Game 7

(32:30) Bumgarner details his mindset that postseason

(35:20) Posey on his memorable NLDS performance

(40:20) Posey details his friendship with Bumgarner

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Giants’ offensive breakout, Encarnacion’s debut and 1-on-1 with Jake Peavy Aug 08, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants offense breaking out on their recent road trip, the likelihood Matt Chapman remains on the team next season and if fans should be worried about Camilo Doval as the closer. Then, former Giant Jake Peavy stops by to share the optimism he has for the team this season and his excitement for the 2014 team reunion.

(1:10) Giants offense shows life against Nationals

(7:50) Will Chapman return next season?

(13:02) Should fans worry about Doval?

(18:20) What does Flores’ future look like?

(23:01) Previewing the Giants-Tigers series

(31:10) Peavy looks back at the 2014 World Series

(37:20) Peavy reveals the optimism he has for the 2024 Giants

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Examining Snell and Chapman’s opt-out chances, if Giants can continue upward trajectory Aug 05, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Blake Snell’s no-hitter against the Reds, how this impacts the chances he opts out at the end of the season and which other players on the roster could follow. Then, Alex and Cole discuss the pressure on the starting pitching and look ahead to the next series against the Nationals.

(1:10) Snell throws no-hitter versus Reds

(7:50) Was Farhan right about the pitching staff?

(12:50) Will Snell, Chapman opt out after the season?

(18:20) Fitzgerald named NL Rookie of the Month

(25:10) Previewing Giants-Nationals series

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