Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Matos debuts following Haniger injury, Giants sweep Cardinals and Dodgers series preview Jun 15, 2023

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Fresh off a sweep of the Cardinals, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Luis Matos' exciting MLB debut, the unfortunate injuries to Mitch Haniger and J.D. Davis, and what to make of Casey Schmitt's bat going cold. Plus, the guys look ahead to the Giants' upcoming NL West showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

(1:28) Mitch Haniger's unlucky forearm injury reminiscent of Brandon Belt

(8:55) Giants have good thing going with solid mix of rookies and veterans

(12:15) What to expect from Luis Matos after making MLB debut

(26:35) What to make of Casey Schmitt's cold streak at the plate

(35:48) Preview of Giants-Dodgers series

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Kapler on success of Giants' rookies, Crawford achieves pitching dream, and Matos mashing in MiLB Jun 13, 2023

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Manager Gabe Kapler joins Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss how opponents have started adjusting to rookies Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey. Kapler also touches on the recent effectiveness of the Giants' bullpen as well as the growth he's seen from closer Camilo Doval this season. Plus, Alex chats with Cole Kuiper about Brandon Crawford finally getting to pitch vs. the Cubs and when fans can expect to see scorching hot prospect Luis Matos get the call-up from Sacramento.

(01:12) Brandon Crawford lives out his dream of pitching in the big leagues

(08:18) Breaking down the good and bad from last series vs. Chicago Cubs

(21:00) When will red-hot prospect Luis Matos force the Giants' hand and get called up?

(30:44) Gabe Kapler discusses Giants' lineup getting healthy and LaMonte Wade Jr.'s strong play

(33:43) Kapler on success of rookies Casey Schmitt, Patrick Bailey, and Ryan Walker

(36:28) Kapler on how the bullpen turned things around after shaky start and Camilo Doval's growth

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Kyle Harrison on his development this season, Schmitt and Bailey’s instant big league success Jun 08, 2023

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Kyle Harrison joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss how he has developed so far this season, the 2020 draft class' shared bond and the instant success from Patrick Bailey and Casey Schmitt. Plus, when could we see Harrison in San Francisco?

(1:45) Giants continue solid play in Colorado

(7:51) Can the Giants' bullpen continue its impressive stretch?

(13:07) What is the ideal Giants lineup?

(19:37) Players to keep an eye on in Triple-A

(25:21) Harrison on his development this year

(30:50) Harrison's shared bond with 2020 draft class

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Giants’ All-Star candidates and impending roster decisions Jun 05, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down which Giants players are the most deserving candidates to make the All-Star team, why LaMonte Wade Jr. has been the team’s best player this season and how some impending roster decisions will play out. Plus, how close are we to Kyle Harrison’s debut?

(1:45) Giants drop series to Baltimore

(6:51) Cobb continues to dominate on the mound

(14:07) How many All-Stars will the Giants have?

(22:37) Has Wade Jr. been the Giants' best player?

(25:21) When will Giants get some reinforcements?

(30:50) Will Manaea make another start soon?

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Crawford's evolving role, Jackson's return and Bart's impending rehab assignment Jun 01, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the evolving role for Brandon Crawford, the impact Luke Jackson could have on the Giants’ bullpen and what Joey Bart’s impending rehab assignment could look like. Plus, when could Luis Matos make his big league debut?

(1:19) Giants drop final two games to Pirates

(6:31) Evaluating Crawford’s evolving role

(11:07) Will Jackson make an impact in the bullpen?

(20:37) When will Bart start his rehab?

(25:21) Remembering some former Giants

(31:50) Analyzing the Giants minor league

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Giants’ offensive outburst, Bailey vs. Bart and Reggie Crawford’s Ohtani potential May 30, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ recent offensive success, if Patrick Bailey could unseat Joey Bart as the team’s catcher and if Brandon Crawford should still be the everyday shortstop. Plus, could Reggie Crawford become the next Shohei Ohtani?

(3:19) Giants look to continue hot streak

(9:31) How many wins can the Giants end up with?

(16:07) Will Crawford remain the everyday shortstop?

(21:37) Could Bailey unseat Bart?

(29:21) Is Reggie Crawford the next Ohtani?

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Kruk and Kuip invade Giants Talk! May 25, 2023

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Cole Kuiper is joined by Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow to break down what they have seen from Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey, the potential Mitch Haniger has hitting with Michael Conforto and why the 2023 season is a bit different for them.

(1:19) Kuip on calling baseball games in 2023

(6:31) How potent is a Conforto/Haniger combo?

(13:07) How Giants fans should feel toward Correa

(21:37) Kruk and Kuip break down Schmitt and Bailey

(28:21) What does the young core mean for the Giants’ future?

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Exclusive: Casey Schmitt on Crawford’s mentorship, his versatility and the Giants’ 2020 draft class May 22, 2023

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Casey Schmitt joins this episode to discuss what Brandon Crawford's mentorship has meant to him, the potential of the Giants’ 2020 draft class and why it is still surreal being in the majors. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the Giants’ upcoming matchup with Carlos Correa.

(5:19) Giants set to face Correa for first time in 2023

(12:31) Would Schmitt be up if Correa signed?

(18:07) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule

(23:37) Schmitt on being called up

(27:01) Schmitt details Crawford’s mentorship

(30:50) Schmitt breaks down his versatility

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Examining Giants’ bullpen, Stripling’s injury and possible prospect promotions May 18, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent success of the Giants’ bullpen, the impact of Ross Stripling’s injury and what is next on the team’s schedule. Plus, which other prospects could we see debut this season?

(1:19) Giants get first sweep over the Phillies

(6:31) Analyzing the Giants’ bullpen

(15:07) Impact of Stripling’s injury

(20:37) Which prospects could we see this season?

(25:21) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule

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Schmitt’s All-Star potential, Crawford’s return and Giants’ inconsistent offense May 15, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the potential they see in Casey Schmitt after the electric start to his career, what Brandon Crawford’s return from injury means for the lineup and how the Giants can improve their offensive consistency.

(1:06) Giants lose series to Diamondbacks

(9:31) How can Giants improve consistency on offense?

(15:07) Schmitt's hot start continues

(18:37) Where will Schmitt play with Crawford’s return

(23:21) How can Villar turn his season around?

(28:50) Jackson to start rehab assignment

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