Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Kuip on Giants' NL West battle, LaMonte Wade Jr.’s clutch hitting and Bruce Bochy’s potential MLB return Sep 23, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss LaMonte Wade Jr.’s clutch hitting, the Giants continued battle for the NL West title and if Bruce Bochy could make his way back into MLB.

(1:05) Giants' magic number down to single digits

(7:40) Could Doval be the Giants' closer moving forward?

(18:36) Tromp claimed off waivers by Braves

(22:29) Dodgers’ struggles in Denver extend Giants’ lead

(31:13) Kuip on the challenges of broadcasting during a replay

(35:02) Kuip details why Wade Jr. is a great clutch hitter

(41:33) Kuip discusses if he thinks Bochy will return to MLB

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Analyzing Giants’ starting pitching, hardest potential playoff matchups Sep 20, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' series win over the Atlanta Braves, if San Francisco’s starting rotation is finding its groove at the right time and how the Giants' versatility is a strength moving toward October. Plus, who are the Giants’ possible playoff opponents?

(1:05) Giants take two of three from Braves

(8:48) Should Giants be encouraged about DeSclafani’s performance?

(13:36) How can Giants improve their defense?

(17:13) Giants’ possible playoff matchups

(25:22) Who will win the NL MVP?

(32:33) Can the Giants hold off the Dodgers to win NL West?

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Kuip on Giants clinching a playoff spot, the emergence of Captain Brandon Belt Sep 16, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants clinching a spot in the MLB Playoffs, the sustained success of Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt and the emergence of “The Captain."

(2:05) Are bullpen games to frequent for San Francisco?

(8:32) Giants clinch postseason spot with win on Monday

(16:36) Do the Giants rely on the home run too much?

(24:13) Wood likely to return Saturday vs. Braves

(29:22) Kuip reveals what he did after the Giants clinched a postseason birth

(33:33) Kuip discusses the sustained success of Posey, Crawford and Belt

(41:29) Kuip on Belt and the fun with the Giants’ clubhouse

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Examining Giants-Dodgers battle for the NL West, MLB Power Rankings Sep 13, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' sweep of the Cubs in Chicago, if Brandon Belt will go down as an all-time Giant great and the continued battle between San Francisco and Los Angeles for the NL West crown.

(2:05) Giants sweep Cubs in Chicago

(7:32) Bryant emotional in return to Wrigley

(13:36) Is Belt an all-time great Giant?

(22:50) Looking at the battle for the NL West

(29:03) Previewing the Giants-Padres series

(34:20) Should the Giants celebrate clinching a playoff spot?

(36:39) MLB power rankings

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Kuip discusses Kris Bryant's return to Chicago, growing use of analytics in MLB Sep 09, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants sweep of the Colorado Rockies, Kris Bryant’s upcoming return to Chicago and the continued growth of analytics in MLB. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the Giants' upcoming schedule and reveal when Giants fans should start looking at their magic number.

(1:05) Giants sweep Rockies in Denver

(7:32) Should Giants be pleased about their pitchers’ performances?

(12:36) Which Giant do you want up to bat in a clutch spot?

(18:10) Looking ahead to the Giants' trip to Chicago

(22:03) What is the Giants' magic number?

(27:20) Kuip discusses the Giants' success in Denver

(36:39) Kuip on Bryant’s return to Chicago

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Breaking down Giants’ wild series win over Dodgers Sep 06, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest series between the Giants and Dodgers, including the extra-inning game from Friday night and the Giants finally getting to Walker Buehler. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss if the Giants should continue to rest Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford while looking ahead at the upcoming schedule for San Francisco.

(1:05) Giants take two from Dodgers at Oracle Park

(7:32) Discussing Kapler’s managerial choices

(12:36) Is the Giants' bullpen a team strength?

(19:10) Does the national media favor the Dodgers?

(23:03) Should Giants continue resting Posey, Crawford?

(27:20) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

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Kuip on Giants' toughest playoff matchups, why fans should boo the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw Sep 02, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants' first rough stretch of the season, if Giants fans should boo visiting teams at Oracle Park and which NL teams are the toughest matchups for the Giants in the playoffs.

(3:05) Giants fall into second place behind Dodgers

(9:02) Discussing the Giants’ expanded roster

(13:56) Weighing in on the retirement of Ron Wotus

(19:40) Do Giants have an easy remaining schedule?

(25:25) Kuip weighs in on if fans have the right to boo

(31:50) Kuip discusses if Giants fans should boo Kershaw

(36:39) Kuip reveals which team is the toughest for the Giants to face

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Analyzing Giants’ award chances, and previewing series with Brewers and Dodgers Aug 30, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants dropping the series to the Braves in Atlanta, the stellar pitching of Logan Webb, and preview San Francisco’s upcoming series against the Brewers and Dodgers. Plus, what are the chances the Giants win some awards at the end of the season?

(6:05) Giants drop first series in August

(10:02) How important has Webb been to Giants this season?

(16:56) Should fans worry about DeSclafani?

(22:04) Will Kapler switch up rotation for Dodgers series?

(28:34) How are MLB award winners chosen?

(32:50) Do Posey or Crawford have a chance to win MVP?

(39:23) Is Kapler the NL Manager of the Year?

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Kuip on the Giants' NL West battle with the Dodgers, comparing Jake McGee to past San Francisco closers Aug 26, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants-Mets series, which past closers Jake McGee compares to and how the Giants' success from a decade ago is affecting this season. Plus, hear from Giants manager Gabe Kapler on his process for pinch hitters and when he decides to go off plan.

(2:05) Discussing the Giants-Mets series

(8:02) Belt homers twice during emotional day

(13:56) Kapler discusses the Giants' success with pitch hitters

(18:04) Kapler reveals when he trusts his gut while making decisions

(27:34) Kuip shares his thoughts on McGee’s performance this season

(34:50) Kuip on how the Giants' World Series victories impacts 2021

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Kris Bryant discusses being traded to Giants, what his baseball future holds and comparisons to 2016 Cubs Aug 23, 2021

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Kris Bryant joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss coming back to the West Coast and joining the Giants, playing for manager Gabe Kapler and what his baseball future holds. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the Giants' late-game heroics against the A’s and what it means moving forward.

(2:35) Giants’ late inning heroics return against A’s

(8:02) How will the 2021 Giants be remembered?

(13:06) Should fans be worried about Gausman?

(18:04) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

(28:34) Bryant on his trade to the Giants

(32:10) Bryant reveals how it feels being back on the West Coast

(38:23) Bryant shares his thoughts on Gabe Kapler

(44:30) Bryant discusses what his future holds

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