Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Mauricio Dubon discusses 2021 MLB season, Giants’ future, player he admired growing up Mar 01, 2021

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Giants infielder Mauricio Dubon joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the upcoming 2021 MLB season, the Giants player he admired growing up and the future of the team. Plus, Cole and Alex break down the Giants' first spring training game of the year.

(1:10) Giants return to action against Angels

(5:36) Posey looked good in return to baseball

(11:15) How will the remainder of spring training go?

(16:50) Dubon discusses his transformation headed into spring training

(20:35) Dubon reveals the Giant he looked up to growing up

(23:10) Dubon breaks down some Giants’ prospects

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Giants spring training update, additions to roster, and Kuip's new MLB rules Feb 25, 2021

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the latest news from Giants spring training, including Sam Young’s impressive performance, LaMonte Wade Jr.’s potential with the Giants and the addition of MLB veteran Scott Kazmir. Plus, what two rules does Kuip think MLB should institute for the upcoming season?

(1:20) Giants sign Kazmir to minor league deal

(4:51) Sam Long turning heads at Giants camp

(9:40) Will Wade Jr. continue to impress?

(15:10) Kuiper discusses the challenge of facing taller pitchers

(22:30) Kuiper weighs in on Sanchez’s potential

(24:40) Kuip details two rules changes that need to happen before the 2021 season

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Examining Giants' World Series odds, Trevor Bauer's social media usage and the Aaron Sanchez signing Feb 22, 2021

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest news surrounding the Giants, including Buster Posey’s thoughts on the shift, the team signing more pitching, and arrival of more players at spring training. Then, the guys shift their attention and look at the odds the Giants have of winning the World Series.

(1:40) Giants add to pitching depth with Sanchez signing

(9:51) Posey weighs in on shifts in MLB

(16:40) Will Yamaguchi add depth to Giants bullpen?

(23:10) Breaking down Giants’ World Series odds

(29:30) Could Bauer’s social media platforms hurt the Dodgers?

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Giants' chances of making playoffs, players to watch during spring training Feb 18, 2021

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On the debut episode of Giants Talk, Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the start of spring training, the Giants’ chances of making the playoffs and how the farm system stacks up to the rest of the NL West. Then, Duane Kuiper joins the podcast to discuss Buster Posey’s return and more players to keep an eye on in this spring.

(1:40) Giants pitchers and catchers report for spring training

(6:51) Odds Giants make the playoffs

(20:40) Five players to watch during spring training

(33:50) Will no DH help or hurt the Giants?

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Brett Phillips discusses World Series walk-off, 2021 MLB season Feb 12, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Rays outfielder Brett Phillips. The duo discuss his World Series walk-off, the superstitions he has and the upcoming 2021 MLB season.

(3:34) Phillips discusses his World Series walk-off

(13:00) Phillips shares his weird superstition

(20:17) Phillips details his proposal to his wife

(24:50) Phillips shares who has influenced his life and career

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World Series memories, ALDS heroics and pathway to MLB with Mike Brosseau Feb 09, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Rays infielder Mike Brosseau to discuss his breakout moment in the ALDS versus Aroldis Chapman, what he remembers about the World Series and the challenges of making it to the big leagues.

(2:34) Brosseau on how hard it is making the majors

(6:50) Brosseau breaks down a good MLB hitter

(11:00) Brosseau details his favorite player growing up

(15:50) How was it playing in the World Series during a pandemic?

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A’s team chemistry, journey through the minor leagues with Aiden McIntyre Feb 06, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by A’s minor league pitcher Aiden McIntyre to discuss his baseball journey, the difficulty of canceling the the 2020 minor league season and the positive atmosphere surrounding the A’s clubhouse.

(1:34) McIntyre details his baseball journey

(8:50) McIntyre reveals the importance of reaching out to the younger baseball fans

(14:27) McIntyre discusses the challenges of the minor leagues

(21:50) McIntyre reflects on the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season

(28:40) McIntyre shares how he's improving his game

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Giants pitching breakdown with Matt Daniels Feb 03, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants Coordinator of Pitching Sciences Matt Daniels to discuss the Giants’ philosophy on pitching, which players to keep an eye on this season and who is the best MLB pitcher of all-time.

(1:34) Daniels discusses his role in the Giants organization

(6:50) Daniels details the off-site training in 2020

(12:27) Daniels reveals which MLB pitcher he wants to work with

(16:50) Giants to keep an eye on in 2021

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Marcus Semien's departure, A’s 2021 outlook with Dallas Braden Jan 29, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by A’s analyst Dallas Braden to discuss the key departures of Liam Hendriks and Marcus Semien, how the A’s look heading into next season and a key player to keep an eye on in 2021.

(1:34) Semien leaves Oakland, signs with Blue Jays

(8:02) Which player leaving was the biggest loss for the A’s?

(15:30) How do the A’s look for next season?

(19:51) Should A. J. Puk be a starter in 2021?

(24:15) Braden reveals who he is excited to see in 2021

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Does MLB have Hall of Fame problem? Jan 27, 2021

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Britt Ghroli, MLB writer for The Athletic, to discuss the Hall of Fame, if Barry Bonds and Curt Schilling deserve to be enshrined in Cooperstown and the challenges of covering MLB as a woman.

(2:10) How prevalent is weed in MLB?

(12:45) Why is Hall of Fame voting so controversial?

(21:30) Should the voting process be changed?

(25:01) Ghiroli weighs in on the Mets’ situation

(32:15) Ghiroli discusses the challenges of covering sports as a woman

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