Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Casey Schmitt’s electric debut and one-on-one with Giants GM Pete Putila May 11, 2023

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Giants GM Pete Putila joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he believes are the Giants’ strengths this season, what he sees from some of the team’s top prospects and where they can improve the rest of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Casey Schmitt’s MLB debut and weigh in on what other minor league players will make the majors this season.

(1:06) Schmitt makes statement in debut

(5:31) How many more debuts will we see this year?

(12:07) Is Harrison on his way to the majors?

(18:37) Looking ahead at the Giants schedule

(23:21) Putila on Davis’ growth

(27:50) Putila on the Giants’ strengths this season

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Kuip returns to discuss the Giants’ upward trajectory, Estrada’s breakout season May 08, 2023

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Thairo Estrada’s All-Star caliber season, the Giants' recent success and the passing of his former teammate, Vida Blue. Plus, Alex and Cole break down when Kyle Harrison will make his MLB debut and what to expect from the upcoming schedule.

(3:06) Giants starting to show potential vs. Brewers

(7:31) Will Estrada be an All-Star this season?

(13:07) Takeaways from Giants' tough stretch

(18:07) When will Harrison make his debut?

(25:37) Discussing the Giants' upcoming schedule

(33:21) Kuip on the growth of Estrada

(42:19) Kuip shares his memories of Vida Blue

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Analyzing Bart’s growing impact, Dubón’s comments and injury updates May 04, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Joey Bart’s growing influence and impact as the Giants' catcher, how fans should feel about Mauricio Dubón’s comments about his time in San Francisco and what comes next for Reggie Crawford as he returns from injury in the minors.

(1:43) Giants win series vs. Astros

(8:02) Bart shines for Giants in Houston

(13:31) Dubón makes impact against Giants

(25:24) Updating some Giants injuries

(32:07) Giants announce new roster moves

(36:37) How will the catcher spot play out?

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Dissecting Giants’ Mexico City adventure, Yaz’s injury and upcoming schedule May 01, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants-Padres series in Mexico City, including the plethora of home runs for both teams and why MLB will be back next season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the extent of Mike Yastrzemski’s injury and look ahead at San Francisco’s schedule.

(1:43) Home runs the story in Mexico

(8:02) Recapping the Giants-Padres series

(16:31) How long will Yaz be out?

(22:24) Will MLB return to Mexico?

(32:07) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

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Exclusive: Farhan Zaidi on Webb’s extension, Bart’s ‘opportunity’ and Estrada’s breakout start Apr 27, 2023

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Farhan Zaidi joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down the Giants' roller coaster start to the season, why the extension for Logan Webb was a no brainer and the potential he sees in Thairo Estrada. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Sabol’s improbable walk-off homerun and preview the Giants' trip to Mexico City.

(1:43) Sabol notches first career walk-off home run

(8:02) Is the City Connect magic real?

(17:31) Should Giants fans raise their expectations?

(22:24) Giants set to head to Mexico to face Padres

(29:07) Updating the Giants’ minor leagues

(33:37) Farhan shares his early season observations

(39:21) Farhan discusses Thairo’s breakout start

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Webb finding form, Estrada’s All-Star potential and Giants’ silver linings to rocky start Apr 24, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the takeaways from the Giants’ series spilt with the New York Mets, including Logan Webb finding his form and Thairo Estrada’s continued All-Star level play. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming Cardinals series and discuss how San Francisco can start hitting left-handed pitching.

(1:43) Giants split series with Mets

(8:02) Who will get Splash Hit No. 100?

(12:31) Did Webb find his form against New York?

(20:24) Is Estrada the Giants' best player?

(25:07) Giants announce new roster moves

(35:37) Looking ahead to the Giants-Cardinals series

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Examining potential Giants-Bumgarner reunion, upcoming ‘season-defining' stretch Apr 20, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if a Madison Bumgarner return to the Bay Area is a match made in heaven, how the team can improve after its tough road trip and why the Giants’ upcoming schedule could sway the season in one way or another.

(1:43) Giants head home after tough road trip

(8:02) How can the pitching improve?

(14:31) Giants announce new roster moves

(20:24) Looking around the MLB

(27:07) Could Bumgarner make a Giants return?

(37:37) Discussing the A’s apparent departure from Oakland

(42:21) Looking ahead at the Giants' schedule

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Webb’s extension, Giants’ bullpen struggles and J.D. Davis’ starting potential Apr 17, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down what Logan Webb’s five-year extension means for the Giants, how the team can correct some of their bullpen woes and why the future is bright for J.D. Davis as a starter. Plus, what does the upcoming schedule look like for San Francisco?

(1:43) Webb, Giants agree to five-year extension

(7:02) Why was the game delayed?

(13:31) How can Giants solve their extra-inning struggles?

(18:24) Can Davis continue to improve?

(24:07) Looking ahead to Giants-Marlins

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Analyzing Rogers’ struggles, Giants’ improving defense and 1-on-1 with Blake Sabol Apr 13, 2023

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Blake Sabol joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the lessons he has learned since joining San Francisco, how he uses being a catcher to help improve his hitting and the feeling of mashing his first career home run. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Max Muncy’s success against the Giants, the team's improving defense and what comes next for Taylor Rogers.

(1:43) Dodgers take two from Giants in SF

(9:02) When should fans worry about Webb?

(14:31) What comes next for Taylor Rogers?

(19:50) Can the defense continue its good stretch?

(26:07) Sabol on being on the Giants’ roster

(30:37) Sabol on the challenge of being a catcher

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How Peréz injury impacts the catcher position, previewing the Giants-Dodgers series Apr 10, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ home opener series, how Roberto Peréz's injury will impact the catcher position, and the two discuss Bryce Johnson's elite base running abilities. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the Giants seres against the Dodgers.

(0:49) Looking back at the Giants opening series at home against the Royals

(4:47) Deciphering how Kapler has used Manaea and Stripling early this season

(11:47) Johnson's elite base running abilities

(16:02) Discussing Oracle Park's new crab fries and beer deals

(21:03) How Peréz's injury will impact the catcher position

(26:25) Ruf back with the Giants on a minor league deal

(31:00) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series

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