Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Kuip returns to discuss the Giants-Dodgers series, his memories with Mays, Cepeda Jul 01, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ series win over the Dodgers, which player returning from the IL will make the biggest impact and to share his memories with two legends, Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda.

(3:10) Soler starting to break out for Giants

(12:22) What is Wisely’s ceiling?

(17:50) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

(23:20) Kuip shares his memories with Mays and Cepeda

(30:08) Kuip remembers calling a game with Mays

(34:23) Which injured Giants will make the biggest impact?

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Giants bounce back vs. Cubs, Snell’s looming return and Dodgers series preview Jun 27, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' bounce back against the Cubs, when fans can expect Blake Snell and LaMonte Wade Jr. to return from injury and the interesting results from the MLB All-Star Game voting. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming Dodgers series and discuss what the team needs to do to stay afloat.

(1:30) Giants take series from Cubs

(6:10) Breaking down Birdsong’s debut

(15:22) Do the Giants need more bullpen games?

(21:50) When will Snell, Ray return from injury?

(29:00) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series

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Have Giants hit rock bottom after being swept by Cardinals? Jun 24, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ disastrous road trip, the ongoing issues with their starting rotation and when they can expect Blake Snell and Kyle Harrison to return. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Giants' weakness on the base paths and if the offense can overcome the pitching woes.

(1:30) Giants swept by Cardinals

(6:10) Should Giants be stealing more bases?

(16:22) Is this rock bottom for the Giants season?

(21:50) What is Snell’s return timeline?

(28:00) Previewing the Giants’ upcoming schedule

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Breaking down the Giants’ Rickwood experience, Ramos’ continued success and facing Brandon Crawford Jun 21, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Rickwood experience, why MLB should start implementing this more and share their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the play on the field, including Heliot Ramos’ continued All-Star play and Brandon Crawford facing his former team for the first time.

(1:30) Alex and Cole remember Willie Mays

(5:10) Breaking down the Rickwood experience

(16:22) When will Wade Jr. return from injury?

(21:50) Will Ramos be an All-Star this year?

(28:40) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

(32:08) Crawford on facing the Giants

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Giants at Rickwood: Honoring the life and legacy of Willie Mays Jun 20, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by former Giants Brandon Crawford, Hunter Pence and Jake Peavy to discuss Willie Mays’ impact on baseball and their careers. Plus, hear from NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Randy Winn on meeting Mays for the first time, and broadcaster Dave Flemming discussing the legacy Mays leaves behind.

(2:30) Peavy shares his favorite memory of Mays

(5:10) Winn reflects on his time spent with Mays

(8:22) Pence remembers his first meeting with Mays

(12:50) Crawford on meeting Mays as a young child

(14:40) Flemming details his friendship with Mays

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Doval goes ice cold against Angels, Wisely’s future amidst Ahmed’s return Jun 17, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Camilo Doval’s late-game struggles and whether Bob Melvin should have thrown the Giants closer in with a 13-2 lead heading into the ninth inning against the Angels on Sunday. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Brett Wisely’s future and Spencer Bivens' unique path to the majors.

(0:50) Giants-Angels retrospective

(7:45) Can Jorge Soler get it going after a big home run on Sunday?

(14:30) Making sense of Doval’s late-game struggles

(20:50) Bivens' MLB debut

(28:05) Wisely’s future role with the Giants amidst Nick Ahmed’s return

(30:10) Giants-Cubs lookahead

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Slater rewards Giants’ trust, far-too-early MLB trade deadline discussions Jun 13, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Austin Slater’s resiliency after a tough start to the season, question when Jorge Soler and Blake Snell will have their breakthrough moments for the Giants, and look ahead to the MLB trade deadline.

(0:42) Slater looked “confident” against Astros

(6:52) When will Soler & Snell have their breakthrough moments?

(13:00) Making sense of Giants fans booing Jose Altuve

(16:35) Giants injury updates

(25:50) Far-too-early MLB trade deadline discussions

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Ramos’ continued impact, Webb’s All-Star résumé and Flores’ resurgence Jun 10, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Logan Webb’s All-Star candidacy, why Heliot Ramos shows no signs of slowing down and the changes the starting rotation needs after its early season struggles. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series against the Astros and the return of Mauricio Dubón.

(1:30) Giants wrap up road trip with series win over Rangers

(6:10) Will Webb be an All-Star this year?

(12:22) Has the starting rotation underperformed?

(17:50) Why Ramos is here for the long haul

(22:40) Previewing the Giants-Astros series

(27:08) Breaking down the NL standings

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Examining Ramos’ All-Star chance, Slater’s return from injury and Matos back in Sacramento Jun 06, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if Heliot Ramos could be the Giants' representative at this year's MLB All-Star Game and what to make of Luis Matos being sent back down to Sacramento after Austin Slater's return, and then wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Rangers series.

(1:30) Giants win final game of series vs. Diamondbacks

(8:10) Could Ramos be an All-Star this year?

(17:22) Slater returns from IL as Matos heads back to Sac

(24:50) Have the Giants done right by their young stars?

(29:40) Previewing the upcoming Rangers series

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Analyzing Doval’s consistency, Snell’s latest injury; One-on-one with Bob Melvin Jun 03, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants manager Bob Melvin to discuss the plethora of injuries facing the team this season, the spark the younger guys have added filling in and how he plans to manage the workload of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks moving forward. Plus, Alex and Cole recap the Yankees series and look at Camilo Doval’s performance and the impact Blake Snell’s injury could have on the season.

(1:30) Judge, Yankees sweep Giants at Oracle Park

(8:10) Do Giants need to sign Soto?

(13:22) Doval blows save to Yankees

(20:50) How does Snell’s injury affect his player option?

(25:40) Who will be an all-star this season?

(31:08) Previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series

(37:23) Melvin on the Giants injuries

(41:32) Melvin breaks down the bullpen usage

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