Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Alex Cobb on what makes Webb ‘elite,' Giants’ confidence and adjusting to new MLB rules Mar 02, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Alex Cobb to discuss why he believes Logan Webb will be elite for a long time, his frustrations with the new pitch clock and how he will adjust his pitching to the new shift rules. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Kyle Harrison’s first start of the spring and if Joey Bart has the starting catcher spot locked in.

(1:43) Will Bart be the starting catcher?

(6:02) Harrison shows his potential in first spring training start

(12:19) When will Luciano return from injury?

(20:25) Looking at old Giants in MLB camps

(27:46) Cobb details the depth at starting pitching

(32:15) Cobb discusses the new MLB shift rules

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Analyzing impact of new MLB rules, Schmitt’s potential and one-on-one with Joc Pederson Feb 27, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down early reactions to the new MLB rules, Casey Schmitt's big league potential and the impact Manny Machado’s new deal will have on the Giants' Shohei Ohtani pursuit next summer. Plus, Joc Pederson stops by to discuss why he returned to the Giants this season, San Francisco's eventful offseason and how it feels to hit a home run into McCovey Cove.

(1:51) Early reactions to new MLB pitch clock

(7:43) How often will pitch clock violations happen?

(16:02) Are there potential negatives with new rules?

(23:19) Is Schmitt the third baseman of the future?

(34:25) What does Machado's deal mean for Ohtani?

(38:46) Pederson on why he returned to the Giants

(42:15) Pederson on the feeling of a Splash Hit

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Mike Yastrzemski shares why he is excited about Giants’ roster, keys to regaining 2020 form Feb 23, 2023

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Mike Yastrzemski joins this edition of Giants Talk to break down his excitement for the Giants’ roster, how he plans to utilize the new MLB rules to his advantage and where he needs to improve to get back to his MVP-level play.

(2:51) Observations from spring training

(7:43) Is Crawford underrated in Giants lore?

(15:46) Who could surprise on the Opening Day roster?

(21:15) Yastrzemski on the new MLB rules

(25:13) Yastrzemski details where he wants to improve

(39:55) Yastrzemski shares why he is excited for the season

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Wade Jr.’s importance, MLB rule changes and Giants' top outfield prospects Feb 20, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Lamonte Wade Jr.'s importance to the Giants at first base, the effect new MLB rules will have on the upcoming season and which Giants prospect will be the team's next All-Star outfielder.

(1:51) Observations from spring training

(8:43) Can pitchers call their own game?

(15:46) Will new rules improve baseball?

(21:15) How successful will Wade Jr. be at first?

(28:13) Rodón comments on Giants fans

(39:55) Machado informs Padres he will opt out

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Harrison’s MLB timeline, Farhan’s future and MLB rule changes Feb 16, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down when we can expect to see Kyle Harrison make his major league debut, what impact MLB’s new rules will have on the season and if Joey Bart has the starting catcher spot locked up.

(1:51) Giants pitchers and catchers report for spring training

(8:43) When will Harrison, Schmitt make the big leagues?

(14:06) Will Villar be the starting third baseman?

(22:46) What impact will bigger bags have?

(31:15) How long will Farhan be with the Giants?

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Top five questions Giants need to answer this spring Feb 13, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the top five questions the Giants need to answer at spring training, including if Joey Bart can hold down the catcher position and which minor leaguers will make an impact in the majors this season. Plus, Alex and Cole end the podcast answering your fan questions!

(3:51) Is Bart ready to become a star?

(9:43) Did the Giants get younger this offseason?

(15:06) Which minor leaguers will help this season?

(22:46) Are fans excited for the WBC?

(30:15) Milestones on the horizon for the Giants

(33:13) What does the future hold for Crawford?

(37:55) Will Farhan be back next season?

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Kuip previews Giants spring training, Kyle Harrison’s anticipated debut Feb 09, 2023

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Kyle Harrison’s highly anticipated debut at the major league camp, some questions he has for the Giants moving forward and how teams can skirt around MLB's new shift rules. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to ask some fan questions!

(1:51) Spring Training inching closer for Giants

(6:43) Should fans be worried about the catcher spot?

(13:06) Kuip on Harrison being at spring training

(19:46) Kuip shares his biggest questions for Giants

(24:15) Kuiper on which Giants player had the prettiest swing

(41:13) How will the closer role play out this season?

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What we learned from the return of Giants FanFest Feb 06, 2023

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Giants FanFest was a day full of unbridled enjoyment for those who attended. Giants Talk host Alex Pavlovic broke down the sights and scenes from the event and then turned to his co-host Cole Kuiper to discuss Michael Conforto's offseason, what 2023 has in store for Kyle Harrison and Casey Schmitt and how the Giants signed Stephen Piscotty to a minor league contract.

(0:52) Breaking down FanFest

(9:00) Why everyone is saying that Conforto has stood out so far this MLB offseason

(10:51) Latest on Harrison, Schmitt

(15:25) Can Piscotty make the major league roster?

(18:46) Giants add Roberto Perez to backup Joey Bart

(21:00) Where did former Giants end up in free agency

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Giants offseason awards and one-on-one with David Villar Feb 02, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants third baseman David Villar to discuss the success he saw toward the end of the 2022 season, where he wants to improve his game the most and the team’s eventful offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole share their offseason awards and answer some fan questions.

(3:51) Best Giants move of the offseason

(9:43) Who won the offseason?

(16:06) How can Giants improve on free agency?

(22:46) Grading the Giants’ offseason

(30:15) Why didn’t the Giants extend Webb?

(41:13) Villar on where he wants to improve

(47:55) Villar shares his thoughts on the Giants’ offseason

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Projecting Giants' Opening Day roster Jan 30, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper project the Giants' Opening Day roster, what the starting rotation will look like this upcoming season and if LaMonte Wade Jr. will play in both the infield and outfield. Plus, Alex and Cole discusses the latest reports surrounding the Angels and what that means for Shohei Ohtani's availability.

(3:51) Could Harrison make his way into the starting rotation?

(8:43) Is the bullpen complete headed toward spring training?

(14:13) Are the Giants set in the infield?

(19:05) Which minor leaguers will make the majors?

(23:06) What does the future hold for Ohtani?

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