Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Analyzing Kyle Harrison's MLB debut; diving into Camilo Doval's struggles Aug 24, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down what they saw from Kyle Harrison in his MLB debut. What will his role be for the rest of the season? Plus, what's the cause of Camilo Doval's recent struggles?

4:30 – Kyle Harrison makes his MLB debut

10:40 – Camilo Doval continues to struggle

28:20 – Giants Injury updates

32:30 – Ohtani suffers UCL tear

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What to expect from Kyle Harrison in MLB debut Aug 21, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Kyle Harrison making his long-awaited MLB debut and what it could mean for the starting rotation for the rest of the season. Plus, what does the future hold for Brandon Crawford after being placed on the IL again?

1:18 – It’s Kyle Harrison time!

16:35 – Logan Webb’s Cy Young chances

26:50 – Brandon Crawford's future

33:00 – NL Wild Card update

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Wade Meckler called up; Duane Kuiper on Giants' latest struggles Aug 17, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Wade Meckler's big league debut and what Giants great he reminds them of. Plus, Duane Kuiper shares his assessment of the Giants recent struggles and takes you behind the scenes of "Bat Boy Dave Flemming"

4:00 – Bullpen a bright spot during recent struggles

11:10 – Wade Meckler makes his debut

21:16 – Giants Minor League Update

27:00 - Duane Kuiper joins the show

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Managing with analytics vs. the moment; could Kyle Harrison make his debut this week? Aug 14, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some of the questionable coaching decisions made by the Giants over the weekend and how the team handles when players are approaching personal milestones. Plus, why this could be the week we finally see Kyle Harrison make his debut.

3:20 – Some questionable decisions over the weekend

22:15 – NL Wild Card update

25:45 – Mailbag questions

39:35 – Could Kyle Harrison be called up for Tuesday’s game?

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Giants' road woes continue; Bruce Bochy returns to Oracle Park with Rangers Aug 10, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants losing 2 out of 3 to the Angels, and if the teams performance in Anaheim will have any affect on how Ohtani will view the Giants in free agency. Plus, the Giants get ready to host Bruce Bochy and the Rangers at Oracle Park this weekend.

1:30 – Giants lose 10 of last 11 on the road

13:20 – The decision to pull Sean Manaea on Wednesday

27:30 – NL West and Wild Card update

31:55 – Bruce Bochy and the Rangers come to town

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Casey Schmitt sent down; Giants prepare to face Shohei Ohtani Aug 07, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants being swept by the A's, and look ahead to a huge series against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Plus, why Casey Schmitt being sent down is a good thing for both Casey and the Giants. And could Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove?

4:05 – Giants need to play better against lesser opponents

9:00 – Can Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove this season??

15:07 – Casey Schmitt sent down to Triple-A

23:50 – Giants get set to face the Angels and Shohei Ohtani

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Farhan Zaidi shares strategy behind Giants’ quiet trade deadline, gives organizational updates Aug 03, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt sit down for an exclusive interview with Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, who shares why the team felt confident about not being more active at the trade deadline and when we might see more young talent called up to the big leagues. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper explain why Marco Luciano being sent down isn't a bad thing for the Giants.

4:45 -- Where would you rank the Giants right now in the NL?

7:08 -- Patrick Bailey continues to show off his arm

11:45 -- Wilmer Flores continues to be the steal of the offseason

14:57 -- Marco Luciano sent down

24:48 -- Farhan Zaidi interview

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Giants stay quiet at MLB trade deadline; which NL teams improved? Aug 02, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants remaining quiet at the MLB trade deadline and explain why the team still has reinforcements on the way. Did anyone in the NL West get better? Plus, which Wild Card contender is the team to beat after the deadline.

1:00 – A.J. Pollock trade reaction

3:30 – Why were the Giants so quiet at the deadline???

12:42 – NL West Trades

24:05 – NL Wild Card update after trade deadline

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Giants' Marco Luciano makes MLB debut; trade deadline mailbag! Jul 27, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Marco Luciano making his major league debut for the Giants, and why his arrival is a much needed spark for this lineup. Plus, we open the trade deadline mailbag! Which A's player would be a nice fit on the Giants? Would a Cody Bellinger trade make sense? And could an old fan favorite make a return to San Francisco? All that and much more!

03:30 – Atmosphere at the ballpark for Luciano debut

15:20 – Giants sweep the A’s, but don’t look good

21:55 – Ohtani is off the market

27:15 – Trade deadline mailbag!!!!

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How do Giants fix their rotation? Is a Justin Verlander trade the answer? Jul 24, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what's gone wrong with the Giants starting rotation and if a trade for Mets pitcher Justin Verlander is the right solution. Plus, Alex explains why pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt has impressed the Giants scouts and cautions fans who want to trade some of the team's young talent at the trade deadline.

08:15 - What happened to Logan Webb in last start?

10:33 - What's gone wrong with the starting rotation

18:05 - Minor League Update

25:05 - Giants rumored to be interested in Justin Verlander

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