Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Jason Vosler discusses signing with Giants, playing at Oracle Park Dec 18, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by new Giant Jason Vosler to discuss signing with San Francisco, what he brings to the team and his excitement to play with his new teammates. Plus, they break down the challenge of hitting at Oracle Park and the oddity of the 2020 MLB season.

(1:32) Vosler details signing with the Giants

(8:21) Vosler discusses learning from new teammates

(14:20) Vosler expresses the importance of a wide skill set

(20:15) Vosler breaks down his approach to hitting at Oracle Park

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Giants manager Gabe Kapler discusses Buster Posey’s leadership, potential for 2021 Dec 16, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic talks with Giants manager Gabe Kapler about a number of different things, including his thoughts on the 2020 MLB season, Buster Posey’s impact on the team and some players fans should keep an eye on headed into next season.

(3:40) Kapler reflects on the 2020 MLB season

(10:02) Kapler discusses the art of decision-making

(16:50) Posey’s impact on the team

(19:00) Giants to keep an eye on

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A’s prospect Grant Holmes discusses Robbie Grossman’s breakout season, goals for 2021 Dec 11, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by A’s pitcher Grant Holmes to discuss a number of different topics, including the challenges of the 2020 MLB season, his goals for next year and Robbie Grossman’s breakout season.

(2:35) Holmes details his takeaways from the 2020 MLB season

(6:02) Holmes lists his goals for next season

(10:20) Holmes reveals the value of learning from his teammates

(17:18) Holmes discusses Grossman’s breakout season

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A’s prospect Daulton Jefferies discusses MLB debut, Marcus Semien’s impact Dec 08, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by A’s prospect Daulton Jefferies to discuss a number of different topics, including his MLB debut, how Sonny Gray influenced his pitching style and Marcus Semien’s impact on the A’s.

(2:40) Jefferies relives his MLB draft day

(8:30) Semien’s legacy with the A’s

(11:46) Jefferies details his first MLB start

(20:22) Jefferies discusses practicing during the 2020 season

(26:30) Jefferies explains how Sonny Gray has influenced him

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Jerry Hairston Jr. discusses Giants, Dodgers rivalry, being heckled by Joe Montana Dec 04, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB player and World Series champion Jerry Hairston Jr. to discuss a number of different topics, including the heated Giants=Dodgers rivalry and his battles with Tim Lincecum. Plus, Hairston shares a funny story about being heckled in the on-deck circle by 49ers legend Joe Montana.

(4:16) Betts' impact on the Dodgers

(8:30) Hairston details the qualities of a great teammate

(13:46) Hairston discusses challenges of 2020 MLB season

(20:22) Where does the Giants-Dodgers rivalry rank in sports?

(24:30) Hairston discusses his battles with Tim Lincecum

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Michael Morse discusses his time with Giants, friendship with Hunter Pence Dec 02, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former Giant and World Series champion Michael Morse to discuss the 2020 MLB season, his time with the Giants and his travels across the MLB landscape. Plus, Michael discuss his bond with former teammate and Giants legend Hunter Pence.

(4:00) Should the 2020 season even count?

(11:30) Morse reflects on his time with the Giants

(15:11) Morse details his standout Giants’ moment

(20:22) How difficult is the transition to media?

(26:30) Morse discusses his MLB travels

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Marcus Semien discusses his time with the A’s, upcoming free agency Nov 27, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Bay Area natives and free agents Marcus Semien and Tyson Ross, as well as Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross, to discuss the start of MLB free agency. Plus, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson stops by to relive the major storylines from the 2020 MLB season and share some MLB things to be thankful for.

(1:20) MLB young talent at shortstop

(6:30) Was the MLB season a success?

(12:11) What new MLB rules will be around in 2021?

(15:22) How bright is the Giants' future?

(22:30) Breaking down Chapman and Olsen’s leadership

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Cliff Floyd discusses the A’s talent, youth movement in MLB Nov 24, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by MLB Network’s Cliff Floyd to discuss a number of different topics, including this year’s MLB free agency, the new youth movement in baseball and how important strong leadership is for an organization. Then, they discuss the A’s talent and Cliff shares why he thinks the key to the A’s success in Matt Chapman.

(3:20) Floyd details how different free agency is this season

(5:30) Floyd discusses the A’s talent

(12:11) Floyd talks about the BLM movement

(19:22) How important is good ownership?

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Alex Dickerson discusses Mike Yastrzemski’s impact, Giants' expectations for 2021 Nov 20, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson to discuss a number of different topics, including the challenge of offseason workouts, his thoughts on the Dodgers’ World Series victory and the Giants’ expectations for next season.

(1:20) Kim Ng hired as Marlins General Manager

(6:30) Dickerson discusses offseason workouts

(8:21) Dickerson shares his thoughts on the Dodgers World Series win

(11:32) Dickerson breaks down Yastrzemski’s impact

(16:18) Dickerson details the Holiday Heroes event

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Discussing MLB father-son combos, Joe Panik’s Giants departure, Josh Donaldson’s value Nov 18, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Blue Jays announcer Ben Wagner to discuss the 2020 MLB season, Joe Panik’s Giants departure and the value of Josh Donaldson. Plus, the duo discusses some current father-son MLB combos and detail the challenge of following in your parent’s footsteps.

(4:10) How did COVID-19 affect the baseball season?

(11:14) MLB father and son combos

(19:52) Panik’s Giants departure

(23:31) Discussing A’s-Blue Jays Donaldson trade

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