Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Evaluating Wade’s injury, Harrison's 2024 performance so far and Yankees series preview May 30, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Phillies, if Kyle Harrison has lived up to expectations this season and the impact LaMonte Wade Jr.’s injury will have on the team. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming Yankees series to reminisce about some old friends.

(1:30) Giants take series over Phillies at Oracle Park

(9:10) How valuable are the bullpen starts?

(14:22) Has Harrison exceeded expectations this year?

(21:50) Wade out with hamstring injury

(31:47) Updating the Cobb, Ray injuries

(37:52) Previewing the Giants-Yankees series

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Bailey’s growing importance, Wisely’s instant impact and more Giants' road trip observations May 27, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Mets, Patrick Bailey’s emergence as a needed bat in the lineup and if Brett Wisely can continue his impact in the majors. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming series with the Phillies and Yankees.

(1:30) Giants reach .500 on road trip

(9:10) Bailey emerging as a impact hitter

(14:22) Wisely shines in New York

(21:50) Future of Giants' shortstop position

(27:47) Previewing upcoming Phillies series

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Analyzing wild Giants-Pirates series, youth movement’s impact and Snell’s return from injury May 23, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ improbable series win over the Pirates, the immediate impact San Francisco’s youth movement is having on the field and if Reggie Crawford could be joining the major leagues any time soon. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s return from injury and preview the upcoming series with the Mets.

(1:30) Giants take series from Pirates

(7:10) Can Luciano solve his defensive woes?

(14:22) Snell struggles in return from injury

(21:50) Will Crawford be in the bullpen this season?

(27:47) Answering fan questions

(34:52) Previewing Giants-Mets series

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Giants’ youth movement, Chapman’s breakout and other takeaways from big weekend May 20, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' sweep of the Rockies, what the youth movement showed over the weekend and if it's sustainable for the remainder of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Jung Hoo Lee’s season-ending injury before Giants analyst George Kontos joins the show to discuss the season and challenges of reaching the major leagues.

(1:30) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle Park

(6:10) Matos continues to shine for Giants

(15:10) Is the Giants' offensive output sustainable?

(21:14) Could Luciano be shortstop for the rest of the season?

(29:02) Hicks sustains success as a starter

(35:02) Lee officially out for remainder of the season

(42:30) Giants-Pirates series preview

(48:10) Kontos on why the Giants have struggled this season

(53:45) Kontos breaks down the progression in the minors

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Examining which Giants could help turn season around amid slew of injuries May 16, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest updates surrounding Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury, what this could mean for the future of the Giants’ organization and Patrick Bailey’s latest stint on the IL. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers series and which Giants could help turn the season around.

(1:30) Latest updates on Lee’s shoulder injury

(9:10) How can Giants turn their season around?

(15:10) Recapping the Giants-Dodgers series

(24:14) Webb regains form vs. Dodgers

(29:02) What was Ohtani’s reception at Oracle Park?

(34:02) Previewing the Rockies series

(40:02) Who can spur a Giants’ hot streak?

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Analyzing Lee’s shoulder injury, potential prospect call-ups to spark Giants’ season May 13, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury against the Reds, the impact it will have on the season overall and which prospects the team should call up to spark the Giants’ offense. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Snell’s latest rehab outing and the upcoming series with the Dodgers.

(1:30) Lee sustains shoulder injury against Reds

(9:10) Who is the next prospect to be called up?

(15:10) Takeaways from Giants-Reds

(23:14) Snell makes start in Sacramento

(26:46) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series

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Kuip returns to break down Giants’ early struggles, how to get season back on track May 10, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants’ continued struggles this season, the different ways the team can improve and how different Bob Melvin will handle it compared to Gabe Kapler last year. Plus, Monte Poole caught with former Giants GM Brian Sabean to discuss his success in San Francisco and his recent enshrinement into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.

(1:30) Giants win series in Denver

(7:10) Soler heads to IL with shoulder injury

(13:10) Will Luciano be called up soon?

(18:14) Remembering some guys

(24:46) Looking ahead at the Giants’ homestand

(30:10) Kuip breaks down the offensive struggles

(37:02) Kuip on Melvin’s coaching

(35:52) Sabean on joining the Giants

(40:99) Sabean in the Giants success in the draft

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Analyzing Giants’ injury issues; silver linings from tough start to season May 06, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact of the injuries to both Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy, the struggles Matt Chapman is having both at the plate and defensively and what to make of the recent struggles of the starting rotation.

(1:30) Bailey lands on IL

(7:10) Would Bart solve the Giants’ current problem?

(13:10) Giants drop series to Phillies

(22:14) What to make of Winn and Webb’s recent struggles

(32:46) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule

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Solving Blake Snell’s rotation spot problems, how Giants break out on offense May 02, 2024

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Giants analyst Shawn Estes joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he has seen from Blake Snell this season, when you know a minor leaguer is ready for the big leagues and what to make of Camilo Doval’s start to the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the offensive struggles facing the team and what the Giants need to do with Blake Snell’s spot in the rotation.

(1:30) Giants drop series to Red Sox

(7:10) What should the Giants do with Snell’s rotation spot?

(18:10) Taking a look at the minor leagues

(22:14) Looking ahead to the Giants schedule

(28:46) When does a player know he is ready?

(35:52) Estes shares his take on Snell’s performance

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Examining Giants’ top-tier starting rotation, how to improve offensive impact Apr 29, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation and what makes it so good, how the offense can improve despite its subpar performance so far and look ahead to the long road trip.

(1:30) Yaz upping production after slow start

(7:10) Giants’ starting pitching finding form

(12:10) Is Bailey the Giants' most clutch hitter?

(18:14) Could big changes come to the offense?

(25:52) Reviewing Oracle Park food

(32:46) MLB reportedly making uniform changes

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