Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Have MLB analytics changed baseball forever? Nov 13, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB pitcher Pat Light to discuss a number of different topics, including the life of an MLB player, if bullpen pitchers should get more respect and if analytics have changed the game forever. Plus, how does it feel to strike out Mike Trout?

(2:10) Light shares his reaction to the MLB season

(9:51) Light details Robbie Grossman’s personality

(16:40) How hard is it to retire from the MLB?

(19:50) Light details striking out Trout

(25:13) Should bullpen pitchers get more respect?

(28:20) Has analytics changed baseball forever?

(36:30) Light expresses his thoughts on the Astros’ cheating scandal

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Should MLB embrace player celebrations? Nov 10, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Braves play-by-play announcer Ben Ingram to discuss a number of different topics, including how the A’s can replicate the Braves’ success and if the MLB should give more access to their fanbase. Plus, they break down MLB player celebrations and debate if MLB should embrace them more.

(5:45) Should MLB give more access to fans?

(9:54) How can A’s overcome lack of experience?

(16:57) Importance of a dominant bullpen

(22:17) Does MLB need to embrace celebrations?

(28:19) Top MLB announcers

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MLB Mailbag: Answering questions on free agency, universal DH Nov 06, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt answers your fan questions, including topics if the A’s will retain their free agents, if the MLB should keep the universal DH and who are some under-the-radar stars in baseball. Plus, what is the best ballpark food?

(1:30) Best A’s team under Billy Beane

(4:00) Should the MLB ban the shift and keep the DH?

(8:10) Will the A’s re-sign their free agents?

(12:38) Best ballpark food

(16:19) Under the radar MLB stars

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Will Giants, A’s make a splash in MLB free agency? Nov 03, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by MLB writer and insider Mark Feinsand to discuss MLB’s upcoming free agency, including if the A’s will re-sign some of marquee their players and if the Giants will pursue pitcher Trevor Bauer. Plus, they talk about the best players available and how the Giants might be gearing up for the future.

(1:10) How will free agency look this year?

(5:50) Could Bauer be on his way to the Giants?

(12:20) Will Semien return to Oakland?

(14:58) Where will Hendricks land in free agency?

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MLB free agency preview with Alex Pavlovic Oct 30, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic to discuss the start of MLB free agency, including who is the best available player and which players the Giants should target. Plus, the duo looks at the Giants roster and break down how successful San Francisco can be next season.

(1:10) Who is best available player?

(4:50) Giants ideal free agent targets

(8:20) Which free agent can help San Francisco the most?

(14:58) Will the Giants have a winning record next season?

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Buck Showalter discusses Barry Bonds' greatness, Mike Yastrzemski’s potential for Giants Oct 27, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB manager Buck Showalter to discuss a number of different things, including the success of small market teams, Mike Yastrzemski’s run with the Giants and the youth movement in baseball. Buck also breaks down his infamous walk of Barry Bonds with the bases loaded.

(5:50) Can Oakland be successful with low payroll?

(11:29) Showalter discusses Yastrzemski’s success with Giants

(13:40) Showalter breaks down the famous Bond’s walk with the bases loaded

(17:45) Showalter reveals his thoughts on the MLB’s youth movement

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Could steroids solve MLB’s injury problem? Oct 22, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Gary Sheffield Jr. to discuss how baseball has changed over the years, if MLB players need to be more outspoken and how media affects sports. Plus, could steroids fix the MLB’s injury problem?

(4:43) How has baseball changed over the years?

(9:28) Do MLB players need to be more outspoken?

(13:12) Could steroids solve MLB’s injury problem?

(16:00) Sheffield Jr. discusses interaction with Ricky Henderson

(24:29) How does media affect sports?

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Alex Pavlovic discusses MLB rule changes, Giants’ offseason plans Oct 14, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic to discuss if the MLB should keep any of the new rule changes, how the Giants should move forward, and Hunter Pence’s legacy in San Francisco. They detail some free agents the Giants could sign and share their weird observations from the 2020 MLB season.

(1:05) Pavlovic discusses his surprise about the 2020 MLB season

(5:14) Should the MLB keep the universal DH?

(9:01) Pence’s legacy with Giants

(13:10) Giants' outlook moving forward

(18:19) Players Giants need to re-sign

(24:50) Could Trevor Bauer be on his way to San Francisco?

(28:47) Weird observations from the 2020 MLB season

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Dave Stewart breaks down the A’s disappointing ALDS loss to Astros Oct 09, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by the NBC Sports Bay Area's A's Analyst Dave Stewart to break down the A’s disappointing ALDS loss to the Houston Astros and Oakland’s mentality throughout the playoffs. They discuss the impact of not having Matt Chapman and share their thoughts on hitter’s celebrations and bat flips.

(2:05) Stewart explains what went wrong for the A’s

(8:00) Do the A’s need more veteran leadership?

(11:40) Stewart on missing Matt Chapman

(15:06) Stewart discusses the A’s mentality in the ALDS

(19:50) Stewart shares his thoughts on hitter's celebrations

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Boog Sciambi discusses A’s talent, experiences with Kruk and Kuip Oct 02, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by ESPN Broadcaster Boog Sciambi to discuss the 2020 MLB season, his extensive broadcasting career and how he uncovered A’s Manager Bob Melvin’s funny superstition. Plus, Boog discusses his admiration for Giants broadcast duo, Kruk and Kuip.

(2:29) Sciambi on the differences in this 2020 MLB season

(7:20) Sciambi details his broadcast career

(9:40) Breaking down A’s vs. White Sox matchup

(14:06) MLB allowing fans at NLCS, World Series

(25:30) Sciambi explains Bob Melvin’s superstition

(30:40) Sciambi's interactions with Kruk and Kuip

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