Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Exclusive: Gabe Kapler on Bart’s big league potential, Rodón’s pitching style May 12, 2022

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Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss how Joey Bart can progress and reach his big league potential, the adjustment Carlos Rodón can make to lengthen his outings and how the Giants utilize their bullpen.

(1:11) Giants sweep Rockies

(7:54) Longoria returns from IL

(17:14) How can MLB help grow the game?

(22:19) Giants announce advertisements for jerseys

(30:02) Kapler on Rodón’s pitching style

(37:50) Kapler on how he utilizes the bullpen

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Buster Day moments, Posey's future, and impact of returning Giants May 09, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ series split against the Cardinals, the celebration Saturday afternoon for Buster Posey and the impact the returning Giants will have on the season moving forward. Plus, former Giant Matt Cain joins Alex to discuss Posey’s impact on his career and why it was so successful.

(2:31) Giants split series with Cardinals

(5:54) Belt, Yaz return to Giants' lineup

(12:14) Will Giants’ offense continue hot streak?

(15:19) Recapping Buster Posey Day

(25:20) What does Posey’s future hold?

(27:35) Cain on Posey’s impact

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Kuip on Posey friendship and if MLB baseballs have been deadened May 05, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss if the Giants’ numerous injuries are finally catching up to them, his friendship with Buster Posey and if he thinks the baseballs have been deadened this season.

(1:31) Giants’ injuries starting to catch up to them

(6:54) When can we expect Wade Jr.’s return?

(15:14) Joc faces Dodgers for first time as a Giant

(23:33) When will injured Giants return?

(34:20) Kuip on changes to the baseballs

(45:35) Kuip discusses his friendship with Posey

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Farhan Zaidi on Rodón's dominant start, Posey's influence, Ramos' future May 02, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Farhan Zaidi to discuss the shuffle of roster moves for the Giants, the impact Buster Posey had on the signing of Carlos Rodón and what the future hold for Heliot Ramos.

(1:31) Giants' struggles against Nationals

(8:54) How important is the Giants' depth?

(16:14) Roster now capped at 26 players

(23:33) Did Webb set the bar too high last season?

(30:20) Looking ahead to the Giants-Dodgers series

(39:35) Farhan on the Giants' roster moves

(43:20) Farhan reveals what has impressed him about Rodón

(46:50) Farhan on their continued battle with the Dodgers

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Joc's injury, Giants' faith in Ruf and key players prepare to return Apr 28, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact Joc Pederson’s injury will have on the Giants' lineup, the potential returns of Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. and why the Giants still have faith in Darin Ruf despite his recent struggles.

(2:11) Pederson injures groin vs. A’s

(7:12) Giants finish 13-game, 13-day stretch

(11:54) Kapler on Ruf’s recent struggles

(20:14) Giants announce new roster moves

(26:33) Nationals make their way to San Francisco

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Giants’ MLB reputation, Pederson’s hot start, injury updates Apr 25, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ reputation across MLB, why Joc Pederson has been a perfect fit in San Francisco, and when Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. could return to the starting lineup. Plus, Giants third base coach Mark Hallberg joins Giants Talk to weigh in on his baseball history and his friendship with Buster Posey.

(1:11) What is the Giants' reputation across the MLB?

(4:12) Giants ruffle more feathers against Nationals

(8:17) Pederson shining with Giants

(15:14) How soon will Yaz return?

(22:02) Looking ahead to the Bay Bridge Series

(29:20) Hallberg on taking over for Wotus

(33:35) Hallberg on his friendship with Posey

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Wade Jr.’s close return, Webb’s tough start and Cobb’s injury impact Apr 21, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact Alex Cobb’s injury will have on the Giants short term, Logan Webb’s first loss since last May and when LaMonte Wade Jr. could return to San Francisco's lineup. Plus, Can Rodon keep this up all season?

(1:41) How much has the weather effected the Giants on the trip?

(5:11) Webb suffers first loss since last May

(12:17) Has MLB improved their replay system?

(21:14) Cobb suffers injury in start vs. Mets

(26:22) Could Wade Jr. return next week?

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Rodón’s historic start, Estrada’s breakout and Giants-Mets preview Apr 18, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ sweep of the Guardians in Cleveland, Mike Yastrzemski's struggles to start the season and what Thairo Estrada’s hot start means for the eventual return of Tommy La Stella. Plus, can Carlos Rodón's continue his historic start to the season?

(1:41) Giants sweep Guardians in Cleveland

(9:11) Kapler on Yaz’s struggles to start the season

(12:17) How close is La Stella to a rehab stint?

(16:14) Pavs recaps his trip to Cleveland

(25:22) Looking ahead to the Giants-Mets series

(32:20) Can the Giants count on their offense

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Giants push back on unwritten rules; plus, Kuip on Nakken’s historic debut, Webb’s dominance Apr 14, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss Alyssa Nakken’s historic MLB debut, Logan Webb's hot start and to reveal how it has felt to be back at Oracle Park. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the argument between the Giants and Padres over baseball’s “unwritten rules.”

(1:30) Giants ruffle feathers by breaking “unwritten rules”

(9:41) How will the rest of the league react to the Giants?

(15:57) Richardson, Shildt share embrace after incident

(21:14) Nakken makes MLB history

(35:22) Kuip breaks down his Opening Day call

(41:13) Kuip on Nakken’s historic debut

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Ramos’ electric debut, Rodón’s impressive start, Belt’s grand entrance Apr 11, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ opening series against the Miami Marlins, Heliot Ramos’ MLB debut, Brandon Belt’s epic entrance on Opening Day and the impressive performance from new Giants starter Carlos Rodón.

(1:30) Giants take down Marlins in season opener

(7:41) Discussing Belt’s Opening Day entrance

(14:17) Ramos shines in MLB debut

(22:14) Rodon's Giants tenure off to solid start

(26:22) Takeaways from the Giants’ opening series

(32:13) Looking ahead to Giants-Padres series

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