Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Luciano & other top prospect updates; Doval's potential postseason role Jul 21, 2023

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On this edition of Giants Talk, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Camilo Doval could be unleashed in the postseason. Plus, updates on how close Marco Luciano and other top prospects are to making the big leagues.

3:15 - Camilo Doval shines vs. Reds

16:50 – Do Giants need middle infield help?

21:15 - How close are Marco Luciano and others to making the bigs?

40:00 - Previewing the Nationals series

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Conforto's offensive impact; lookahead at Giants' 2024 schedule Jul 17, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap the Giants sweep in Pittsburgh and discuss why this team is uniquely suited for extra-innings games. Plus why Michael Conforto's impact on the offense has been overlooked this season, and an early look at the Giants' 2024 schedule.

01:16 - Recapping the Pirates series

05:02 - Michael Conforto’s big series against the Pirates

07:43 - Camilo Doval’s impact/closer of the future

24:18 - Early look at the 2024 schedule

30:45 - Previewing Giants vs Reds

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All-Star game analysis, hopes for Giants in second half, and a look back at preseason bold predictions Jul 13, 2023

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On this episode of Giants Talk, hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down all things MLB All-Star game, including Camilo Doval's strong performance, Alex Cobb's recruitment of Shohei Ohtani, and those "ugly" uniforms. Plus, the guys each share three things they want to see happen in the second half of the season. Should the Giants spend big at the MLB trade deadline on a big fish or look to add depth in smaller deals? Will Kyle Harrison and Heliot Ramos get a chance to make an impact this year? Then, Alex and Cole check in on how their preseason bold predictions are working out and wrap up the show with a preview of the team's long road trip starting Friday in Pittsburgh.

(1:10) Breaking down the MLB All-Star game and Camilo Doval's performance

(3:00) Did Alex Cobb try to recruit Shohei Ohtani to Giants?

(5:38) What's up with those "ugly" Seattle All-Star game uniforms?

(9:40) Can Ross Stripling be a dependable third starter in Giants' rotation?

(11:39) Will Casey Schmitt break out of slump in second half?

(12:45) Will Farhan look for middle infield help at the trade deadline?

(15:15) Rehashing Beltran-Wheeler trade and why Giants shouldn't spend big on a rental

(16:30) Why trading for impending free agent Ohtani doesn't make sense

(18:30) Will Kyle Harrison make an impact in the second half?

(20:05) Could Harrison emerge in a young K-Rod or David Price type of role?

(21:26) Why it's time to promote Heliot Ramos from Triple-A

(24:00) Alex and Cole look back at their preseason bold predictions

(28:41) Preview of Giants-Pirates series to kick off second half

(33:09) Lengthy road trip takes Giants through PIT, CIN, WAS, and DET

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Webb makes statement vs. Rockies, plus Giants’ first half recap Jul 10, 2023

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On the latest edition of the Giants Talk podcast, Alex and Cole react to Logan Webb's first career complete-game shutout, and give their thoughts on how the team has performed in the first half of the regular season.

02:20 - Farhan’s comments on 1st half of the season

05:48 - Possible reinforcements for the starting pitching staff at trade deadline

17:08 - Logan Webb’s dominate outing against the Rockies

24:29 - Alex Cobb being an All-Star

26:31 - Giants offense struggling right now, how can they turn it around?

29:53 – Giants select Bryce Eldridge in 1st round of MLB draft

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Exclusive: John Brebbia on working with Molina, Posey & Bailey, why he chose Giants Jul 06, 2023

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On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's recent middling play as they continue to edge closer to the MLB All-Star break. They also discuss Alex Cobb's tremendous year and preview the Giants series against the Rockies. Then Alex is joined by John Brebbia for an exclusive interview where they discuss his collegiate baseball career and highlight some of the most remarkable players he's ever pitched to.

(0:56) Looking at the Giants recent form

(5:03) Doval’s struggles vs. the Mariners

(7:00) Cobb has been a “shining light” for the Giants

(9:55) Looking at the versatility Sabol provides

(16:25) Discussing Estrada’s hand injury

(21:21) Looking ahead to Rockies series

(28:36) How Brebbia ended up pitching at Elon in college

(31:53) What made San Francisco a good fit

(32:50) Recovering from Tommy John during COVID-19

(37:50) What are mound visits with Brebbia like?

(41:24) What it's like pitching to Molina, Posey, & Bailey

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Doval selected as Giants’ sole All-Star; analyzing Bailey-Posey comparisons Jul 03, 2023

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On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Camilo Doval being the only Giant officially selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star game as well as the comparisons being tossed around between Patrick Bailey and Buster Posey. Then the two hosts recap the Mets series while looking ahead to the series against the Mariners.

(0:54) Doval named Giants sole All-Star

(16:03) Recapping the Mets series

(22:40) Looking at the comparisons between Bailey and Posey

(31:28) Bart's future with the Giants

(39:44) Mariners preview

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Belt ‘happy’ in Toronto; making sense of Schmitt’s lack of playing time Jun 29, 2023

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On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the first half of the Giants-Blue Jays series while looking into how Brandon Belt and Kevin Gausman are doing in Toronto. Then the two hosts discuss Taylor Rogers success on the mound while also looking into Casey Schmitt's lack of playing time. They finally wrap up by previewing San Francisco's upcoming series against the New York Mets.

(1:08) Looking at the halfway point of the Giants-Blue Jays series

(2:27) Gausman had a ‘revenge game’ against Giants

(14:02) Belt having 'fun' in Toronto

(19:00) Tyler Rogers “baffled” Blue Jays players on Tuesday

(27:48) Schmitt’s lack of playing time as of late

(30:04) Alex Cobb coming back to the rotation

(31:29) Previewing Giants-Mets series

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Giants proving ‘they’re for real’ after conquering NL West gauntlet Jun 26, 2023

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On the latest "Giants Talk" podcast, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco conquering the NL West gauntlet, and how Farhan Zaidi's offseason strategy is paying off at the right time. Alex and Cole also discuss Logan Webb's chances to make the All-Star team, what Casey Schmitt needs to do to get back in the lineup, and what to expect against the Toronto Blue Jays.

(2:30) Giants show they're "for real" with recent play vs. NL West teams

(7:30) Logan Webb making strong case for being on the All-Star team

(12:00) What to make of umpires performances and Giants twitter

(21:00) What Casey Schmitt needs to do to get back into Giants' lineup

(26:20) Giants' roster moves: Yaz, Jackson to IL; Stripling's back

(30:00) Previewing the matchup with the Blue Jays, and discussing former-Giants Kevin Gausman and Brandon Belt

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How Giants’ recent play and youth movement influences their trade deadline approach and beyond Jun 23, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the recent success for the Giants, including their 10-game win streak, what position they should target at the trade deadline and how the youth movement will influence this winter's free agency.

(1:45) Giants take three of four from Padres

(7:51) What has been the moment of the season thus far?

(18:07) Does the Giants pitching woes impact Kyle Harrison?

(28:37) Injury bug again hits Giants

(34:21) How will Giants youth movement impact free agency?

(40:14) Positions to target at the trade deadline

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Kuip on Giants sweeping Dodgers, Matos’ impressive start Jun 19, 2023

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper on his birthday to break down the Giants' impressive road trip, the recent youth movement on the roster and Luis Matos' hot start. Plus, Alex and Cole give some injury updates and analyze what this means for future call-ups.

(1:45) Giants sweep Dodgers in Los Angeles

(7:51) Junis on the crazy extra-inning play on Friday

(18:07) Matos continues to shine for Giants

(28:37) Kuip on the Giants sweeping their road trip

(34:21) Kuip on Matos' impressive play

(42:14) Updating Giants injuries

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