Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Kai Correa discusses unique path to Giants' coaching staff, Gabe Kapler's strengths as manager Jul 19, 2021

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Giants bench coach Kai Correa joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his unique journey to the Giants' coaching staff, Gabe Kapler’s strengths as an MLB manager and shares some life hacks that have helped him succeed in his profession.

(1:55) Giants drop series to Cardinals

(5:10) Are the Giants too reliant on the home run?

(10:11) Will Ruf stay after Belt returns from injury?

(16:20) Correa on his coaching journey to the Giants

(24:14) Fact or Faction with Kai Correa

(29:19) Correa reveals what has surprised him about Crawford this season

(33:40) Correa breaks down some of the Giants’ top prospects

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Kuip's keys to Giants staying in first place and bold predictions for second half Jul 15, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to look forward to the second half of the MLB season, what the Giants need to do to win the NL West and share some bold predictions for the remainder of the season. Plus, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson joins the show to discuss the 2021 MLB Draft and the new additions to the Giants organization.

(2:09) Recapping the All-Star Game festivities

(7:36) Was the Home Run Derby a success for the MLB?

(11:45) What does the future hold for Joey Bart?

(19:10) Kuip on what Giants need to do to win NL West

(23:54) Are the Dodgers or Padres more dangerous to the Giants?

(28:35) Bold predictions for Giants second half of season

(34:13) Giants select pitcher Will Bednar in first round of 2021 MLB Draft

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Giants' awards for first half of 2021 season Jul 12, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper review the first half of the season for the Giants and give out some awards. Who is the Giants' MVP? What is the most memorable moment? Tune in to find out!

(3:09) Who is the Giants’ MVP at the All-Star break?

(8:36) What has been the biggest disappointment this season?

(13:20) How important was Tauchman’s catch to the first half?

(22:30) Can Wade Jr. continue his success in the second half?

(25:54) Who is the Giants' best young player?

(28:35) What is the best quote from any Giants player?

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Kuip discusses top Giant killers, All-Star Game decisions Jul 08, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants recent series against the Cardinals, which players in the MLB are the biggest Giant killers and how the team should handle some All-Star Game decisions. Plus, who will be the Giants' biggest competition in the second half of the season?

(2:00) Giants lose series against Cardinals

(8:10) Who is the Giants' biggest competition?

(12:20) Giants release City Connect uniforms

(17:00) Beede returns to MLB after Tommy John surgery

(21:37) Kuip discusses Arenado’s continued success against the Giants

(29:21) Kuip details how Giants should handle Gausman and the All-Star Game

(33:35) Kuip shares how he treated the All-Star break as a player

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Breaking down Giants' slow week, Buster Posey's injury scare Jul 05, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Buster Posey’s injury scare against the Diamondbacks, what can be learned from San Francisco’s struggles from the past week and where they rank in the latest MLB Power Rankings.

(2:00) Posey avoids major injury after scare vs. Diamondbacks

(8:10) What do Giants’ struggles this past week mean?

(13:30) Can Slater continue his hot streak?

(19:36) Should fans be worried about a Giants slump?

(25:00) Are the Giants or Dodgers higher on the MLB Power Rankings?

(28:10) Posey, Crawford, Gausman headed to All-Star game

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Kuip discusses the impact of Giants’ injuries, expectations for remainder of season Jul 01, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to break down how injuries to the Giants' roster are causing a lack of depth, his feelings on Maurico Dubon recently being sent down to Triple-A and to share his expectations for San Francisco in the second half of the season.

(2:00) Giants lose two straight at Dodgers Stadium

(6:24) Is Muncy the biggest modern day Giants killer?

(14:10) Giants option Dubon to Triple-A

(17:30) Ramos, Luciano make Futures Game

(24:37) Kuip discusses the impact of injuries on the Giants’ depth

(33:36) Kuip weighs in on Yastrzemski’s injury

(38:00) Kuip looks ahead to the second half of the MLB season

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Brandon Crawford breaks down swing changes, big first half for Giants Jun 28, 2021

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Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic to discuss the changes in his swing, his resurgent season and what it means playing shortstop for hisentire career. Plus, Cole and Alex recap San Francisco’s series win over the A’s and predict which Giants will make the All-Star Game.

(1:43) Giants take two of three games from A’s at Oracle Park

(5:24) Discussing Giants’ knack for late inning heroics

(13:20) Why did MLB change All-Star voting?

(17:30) Which Giants should make the All-Star team?

(24:37) Crawford details the challenge of adjusting his swing

(31:06) Crawford on still being a top-level shortstop

(38:00) Crawford reveals his favorite baseball movie

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Duane Kuiper, Dallas Braden preview Giants vs. A’s Bay Bridge Series showdown Jun 24, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants’ wild win over the Angels, San Francisco seemingly finding countless ways to win and the upcoming series against the A’s. Plus, A’s analyst Dallas Braden weighs in on the MLB’s foreign substance controversy and shares who Giants fans should watch out for this weekend.

(1:36) Recapping Giants’ wild win over Angels

(5:24) Discussing Tauchman’s future with the Giants

(10:20) Kuip on the Giants “not liking to lose”

(16:07) Kuip previews this weekend’s Bay Bridge Series

(22:26) Braden weighs in on MLB’s foreign substance controversy

(29:40) Braden reveals how he would react if checked for foreign substance

(33:34) Braden discusses what he likes about the Giants

(39:50) Braden details the A’s player to watch out for this series

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Giants CEO Larry Baer discusses Oracle Park’s return to full capacity, upcoming trade deadline Jun 21, 2021

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Giants CEO Larry Baer joins Giants Talk to discuss Oracle Park’s return to full capacity, the team's mindset heading into the upcoming trade deadline and how the Giants balance present vs. future success. Plus, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if San Francisco's offensive success is sustainable and preview an upcoming matchup with Shohei Ohtani and the Angels.

(1:36) Giants take two from Phillies

(6:06) Do Giants need one more starter?

(12:20) Will Giants continue offensive success?

(16:23) Where would Giants be if they signed Harper?

(20:45) Angels and Ohtani upcoming on Giants schedule

(28:17) Baer discusses Oracles Park’s return to full capacity

(33:13) Baer weighs in on the Giants success this season

(37:26) Baer details the Giants’ trade deadline mentality

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Kuip discusses Mike Yastrzemski’s grand slam, latest MLB controversy Jun 17, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Giants Talk to discuss the impact Mike Yastrzemski’s grand slam will have on the Giants moving forward, what he thinks about the latest MLB controversy surrounding its pitchers and to share memories about his father.

(3:36) Impact of having fans back in Oracle Park

(7:46) Can Giants maintain powerful offense all season?

(12:58) Should Giants let Sammy Long start?

(19:23) How many All-Stars will Giants have this season?

(25:40) Kuip discusses the Giants' comeback win over the Diamondbacks

(32:34) Kuip shares which players he thinks would make great managers

(37:20) Kuip weighs in on the latest MLB controversy

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