Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Will Belt, Longoria return next season? Plus, exclusive interviews with Reggie Crawford and Marco Scutaro Aug 22, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Brandon Belt’s recent struggles and what it means for his Giants future, Evan Longoria’s continued solid play and why San Francisco needs to watch Camilo Doval’s usage. Plus, Marco Scutaro and Reggie Crawford join Alex for exclusive one-on-one interviews.

(1:16) Giants drop series to Rockies in Denver

(6:24) Will Longoria be back next season?

(10:09) Can Belt turn around his recent struggles?

(21:41) Scutaro on being traded to the Giants

(27:54) Scutaro reveals the meaning behind his looking up moment

(31:51) Crawford on progressing as a hitter and pitcher

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Kuip on walk-off calls, Giants’ bullpen issues and the 2012 reunion Aug 18, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to break down his recent walk-off calls and the Giants' bullpen issues. Alex and Cole share initial impressions of first-round pick Reggie Crawford, the Giants' offense heating up, and Luis Gonzalez getting optioned.

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Vogelsong on 2012 team memories, comparing Kyle Harrison to MadBum Aug 15, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants can get back into the NL Wild Card race, starting with their four-game series against the Diamondbacks. Alex sat down with Ryan Vogelsong to reflect on the 2012 World Series team, and comparing the Giants' top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison to Madison Bumgarner.

1:10 Looking back on the Giants-Pirates series

9:30 How can the Giants get back into the NL Wild Card race?

13:30 Reaction to Fernando Tatis Jr's suspension

23:15 Highlights from the 2012 reunion

32:30 Ryan Vogelsong sits down with Alex Pavlovic

37:00 Vogelsong reveals number one question he gets from fans when he returns to San Francisco

38:30 Vogelsong remembers reaction to seeing the Fox graphic during the 2012 World Series

43:00 Vogelsong compares Kyle Harrison to Madison Bumgarner

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Is it make or break time for Giants' playoff hopes? Aug 11, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ path to the post season as the team makes a push for the playoff, and if that push will be hindered by the injury bug, including an update on Joey Bart. Plus, they reminisce on the 2012 season ahead of the reunion.

(1:31) How does losing the series to the Padres shape the Giants' playoff chances?

(3:59) Did Manny Machado’s walk-off change Giants fans’ perspective of Tyler Rodgers? Alex Pavlovic compares it to Santiago Casilla.

(7:25) Alex and Cole look at the state of the Giants’ bullpen

(11:05) Camilo Doval has the hardest pitch in Giants history, but does he have another level?

(12:56) How should Gabe Kapler manage Camilo Doval down the stretch?

(13:59) Brandon Crawford to Joey Bart was the defensive play of the year.

(21:35) Is this next two weeks make or break for the Giants' playoff hopes?

(23:38) Injury update: Will Joey Bart return for the weekend series? And other injuries the Giants might be dealing with down the stretch.

(26:54) Minor League update: Matt Frisbee dealing in the minor leagues and other prospects to watch

(28:49) Alex and Cole reminisce on the 2012 team ahead of the teams reunion

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Will Clark on his advice for Bart, the Giants’ farm system youth movement Aug 08, 2022

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Will Clark joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the advice he gave Joey Bart after his tough start to the season, what the future holds for the Giants with the youth movement in the farm system and how it feels to have his jersey retired by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper discuss if the series win against the A’s is a turning point for the Giants.

(1:36) Giants' bats wake up vs A’s

(6:24) Will the Giants make a run for the Wild Card?

(15:09) Clark on his jersey retirement

(20:34) Clark details why he connected with the fans

(27:12) Clark discusses his relationship with Posey

(33:42) Clark on his advice for Bart

(38:14) Clark describes the promise of the Giants' farm system

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Farhan Zaidi on the Giants’ pursuit of Juan Soto, holding on to Rodón at MLB trade deadline Aug 05, 2022

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Farhan Zaidi joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the Giants’ pursuit of Juan Soto, the reasons San Francisco decided to hold steady at the MLB trade deadline and what the future holds for some of the standout prospects in the minors. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper weigh in on the passing of Vin Scully and Gabe Kapler’s first ejection as the Giants manager.

(1:36) Discussing the passing of Vin Scully

(6:24) Giants’ struggles against Dodgers continue

(11:09) Breaking down Kapler’s ejection

(21:01) Farhan on why the Giants kept Rodón

(30:12) Farhan details the focus on improving the defense

(34:22) Farhan on the future of some top prospects

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2022 MLB trade deadline recap: Giants keep Rodón, Pederson as NL West gets stronger Aug 03, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ decision to hold on to Carlos Rodón and Joc Pederson, the reasons San Francisco parted ways with Darin Ruf and Curt Casali and where the team stands in the NL West after the Padres made the blockbuster trade for Juan Soto and the Dodgers acquired Joey Gallo.

(1:36) Giants keep Rodón, Pederson at deadline

(6:09) Ruf headed to Mets in trade

(13:09) What does Casali trade mean for Bart?

(17:31) Padres acquire Soto from Nationals

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Should Giants trade Carlos Rodón, Joc Pederson before deadline? Aug 01, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the upcoming MLB trade deadline, the likelihood Carlos Rodón is traded and if Joc Pederson’s concussion changes the chances he is moved. Plus, is defense the key to a Giants playoff run?

(1:36) Has Rodón pitched his last game for the Giants?

(9:09) Who else has the potential to be traded?

(12:30) Where will Soto end up?

(19:31) Is defense the key to a playoff run?

(26:48) When will Crawford return?

(34:42) Third segment of Webb’s “Homegrown”

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Kuip on a potential Juan Soto trade; Should Giants be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Jul 28, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss if the Giants should make a splashy move and trade for Juan Soto, the struggles the team is facing right now and what Farhan Zaidi should be focusing on. Plus, Alex and Cole break down if the Giants should be buyers or sellers this season.

(1:51) Giants swept by Diamondbacks in Arizona

(9:09) Will the Giants still make the playoffs?

(16:30) Should the Giants be sellers?

(25:31) Kuip on the dugout situation with Rodón

(34:48) Kuip on a potential Soto trade

(41:42) Part two of “Homegrown”

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Rodón’s trade value, Soto’s future and part one of the Logan Webb feature “Homegrown” Jul 25, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ disappointing series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, what Carlos Rodón’s trade value could be and if San Francisco should make a play for Juan Soto. Plus, tune in to the first installment of "Homegrown," a Logan Webb feature.

(1:51) Giants swept by Dodgers in LA

(6:59) Should the Giants have pinch-hit for Belt?

(11:30) Longoria headed to IL

(17:31) Could the Giants trade Rodón?

(23:48) Is the Nationals' asking price for Soto too much?

(33:42) Part one of “Homegrown”

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