Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Gabe Kapler on Giants' confidence level, what worries him most about rest of season Jun 14, 2021

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Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Giants Talk to discuss Brandon Crawford’s breakout season, the confidence in the locker room and what worries him most about the remainder of the 2021 season.

(1:36) Offense struggles as Giants split with Nationals

(6:46) Should Giants adjust how they rehab players?

(12:00) Bumgarner on IL, won’t face Giants in upcoming series

(19:44) Kapler discusses the Giants’ confidence

(22:40) Kapler details Crawford’s resurgent season

(27:54) Kapler reveals what worries him about the remainder of the season

(30:20) Possible changes for MLB

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Exclusive: Kuip shares what's stood out most since his announcement Jun 10, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants recent spilt with the Texas Rangers, if Brandon Crawford should have his jersey retired by San Francisco and who are some Giants to keep an eye on in the minors. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show to discuss his recent announcement and update Giants fans everywhere.

(1:16) Giants spilt two-game series with Rangers

(6:46) Long shines in Giants debut

(13:30) Is Crawford the best San Francisco Giants shortstop ever?

(17:59) Who are the next Giants to step up?

(21:40) Kuip’s first comments after his announcement

(26:15) Kuip discusses the nuance of calling baseball games

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Breaking down Giants' big weekend vs. Cubs, expectations for rest of season Jun 07, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' series win over the Chicago Cubs, the impact Evan Longoria’s injury will have on the Giants moving forward and if Kevin Gausman will be the NL’s starting pitcher All-Star Game. Plus, should the Giants’ season expectations be raised moving forward?

(3:16) Giants take three-of-four from Cubs

(8:06) Who will step up after Longoria's injury?

(13:13) Will Gausman start for the NL in the All-Star game?

(18:59) Giants sitting atop of NL West Standings

(22:30) Does MLB need to crack down on pitchers doctoring baseballs?

(26:15) Where do Giants land in MLB power rankings?

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Former Giant Matt Duffy discusses his time in San Francisco, comeback with Cubs Jun 03, 2021

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Former Giant and current Chicago Cub Matt Duffy joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing in San Francisco, his comeback with the Cubs and what his return to the Bay will be like this weekend. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show to preview the Giants-Cubs series and his thoughts on Matt Duffy.

(3:37) Giants split two-game series against Angels

(10:04) Kuip on how fans influence the Giants broadcast

(15:40) Kuip previews upcoming Giants-Cubs series

(20:49) Kuip shares his memories of Matt Duffy

(26:30) Duffy talks about the 2021 MLB season

(32:37) Is the “Curse of Matt Duffy” real?

(41:10) Duffy discusses his return to San Francisco this weekend

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Lessons learned from Giants' series win over Dodgers May 31, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some takeaways from the Giants' series win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles, if Mike Tauchman’s game-saving catch could be a turning point for the team and preview San Francisco’s upcoming matchup with the Angels.

(3:37) Giants win 3 games and series in Dodger Stadium

(10:04) Giants show resilience in Friday’s win over the Dodgers

(17:30) Did Tauchman’s catch change the Giants’ season?

(23:13) Bauer mad after Dubon celebrates home run off Kershaw

(35:10) How close were Giants to signing Shohei Ohtani?

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Kuip on Giants resting players, what to remember heading into second Dodgers series May 27, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss how Kevin Gausman compares to past Giants pitchers, the success the team has seen in resting its players and what fans should remember heading into the second series with the Dodgers.

(2:37) Did Giants need blowout victory over Diamondbacks?

(8:48) Will Giants face a more fired-up Dodgers team this weekend?

(17:30) Kuip on Gausman's ability to get strikeouts

(22:00) Kuip discusses Kapler resting players vs. Dodgers

(25:07) What should Giants fans remember heading into upcoming Dodgers series?

(29:28) Kuip discusses pinch hitting vs. Doc Gooden

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Buster Posey details his scorching start; Giants’ biggest keys for success in 2021 May 24, 2021

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Buster Posey joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the renewal of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry, his hot start to the season, the reasons behind it and how the Giants can continue to contend in the competitive NL West.

(2:37) Giants swept by Dodgers, fall to third in NL West

(7:31) Could Bauer now be the most hated Dodger?

(14:10) Is the Giants-Dodgers rivalry changing?

(20:30) Posey touches on the renewal of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry

(25:07) Posey details the Giants' hot start

(29:28) Posey discusses the evolution of MLB

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Kuip breaks down renewal of Giants-Dodgers rivalry, reasons behind hot start May 20, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the upcoming Giants-Dodgers series, the hot start of Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and the impact Trevor Bauer can have on the future of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry.

(3:13) Could Gausman be NL All-Star Game starter?

(7:10) Giants to face Bauer this weekend

(13:44) Oracle Park changing COVID policy for Giants games

(18:18) Kuip on the superstitions in baseball

(22:30) Kuip details the success of the Giants’ stars

(30:40) What is the Giants’ mindset ahead of Dodgers series?

(37:40) Kuip reveals his thoughts on the Yermin Mercedes situation

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Discussing Giants' ongoing bullpen issues, timetable for Joey Bart May 17, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' recent struggles with their shaky bullpen, some potential trade targets to solidify the back end of their bullpen and end the podcast taking a look at the Giants’ minor league success.

(1:26) Is Kapler finding his footing as Giants manager?

(6:20) Gausman continues to dominate for Giants

(11:10) What is the answer for the bullpen?

(14:56) Potential targets to solidify Giants’ bullpen

(22:12) Giants Double-A affiliate throws combined no hitter

(26:16) Will Joey Bart be in the majors soon?

(31:30) Looking ahead to Giants-Dodgers series

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Kuip on what makes 2021 Giants 'special', looking ahead to eight-game road trip May 13, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the Giants’ upcoming eight-game road trip in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, what makes this Giants team special and how Gabe Kapler is handling in-game decisions as manager.

(1:26) Giants go 4-1 on recent homestand

(7:20) How has Kapler been at in-game managing?

(11:10) Cole and Alex reveal their thoughts on the ballpark experience

(18:06) Previewing Giants' eight-game road trip

(24:12) Kuip touches on calling games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati

(30:16) Kuip reveals what is “special” about 2021 Giants

(35:30) Kuip weighs in on the challenge of playing in Oracle park

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