Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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A’s face White Sox in Wild Card Series; Giants fall short of MLB playoffs Sep 29, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area writer Dalton Johnson to break down the disappointing end to the Giants' season and detail some positives for the team moving forward. They also preview the A’s Wild Card Series matchup against the Chicago White Sox before wrapping the show by sharing their 2020 MLB playoff predictions.

(2:29) Giants fall short of 2020 MLB postseason

(5:20) Is Yastrzemski the future of the Giants organization?

(9:40) Pence announces his retirement

(14:06) A’s face White Sox in wild-card round

(20:30) Challenges A’s could face in playoffs

(26:40) 2020 MLB playoff predictions

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Analyzing Giants, A’s playoff possibilities Sep 24, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area writer Dalton Johnson to discuss the upcoming MLB playoff scenarios. They examine the chances the A’s and Giants have at making a deep run and reflect on both teams' successful seasons.

(1:40) Yastrzemski’s impact on the Giants

(7:58) Impressions from Kapler’s first season in San Francisco

(14:40) What team should A’s watch out for?

(19:36) Examining A’s roster depth

(25:30) How will the postseason feel this year?

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Dallas Braden discusses A’s starting rotation, rivalry with the Astros Sep 18, 2020

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On the newest episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former A’s pitcher and current NBC Sports A's analyst Dallas Braden. They discuss who should pitch for the A's postseason run, why the team is so much fun and the potential match-up against the Houston Astros.

(3:36) Braden shares the secret to the A’s success

(10:19) Braden explains Basset’s recent dominance

(15:45) Braden discusses the A’s playoff pitching rotation

(22:48) What has Kemp brought to Oakland?

(27:37) Braden on why the A's are so much fun

(32:38) A deep dive in the A’s-Astros Rivalry

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Talking Giants baseball with Alex Pavlovic Sep 15, 2020

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On this episode of the Balk Talk Podcast, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic to discuss the latest news around the team, including the recent COVID-19 scare and an injury update for key players. Plus, they discuss Gabe Kapler’s positive impact on the Giants and the secret to Mike Yastrzemski’s great season.

(1:00) Discussing Giants’ COVID-19 scare

(4:50) Giants postseason outlook

(8:40) Will the DH stick around in the NL?

(15:00) Examining Kapler’s impact on the 2020 season

(20:20) Secret to Yastrzemski’s breakout season

(22:40) Health of the Giants pitching rotation

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Stephen Piscotty discusses A’s mentality, finding a cure for ALS Sep 11, 2020

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On the latest episode of the Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by MLB.com’s Sarah Langs to discuss Mike Yastrzemski’s break-out season, the A's exciting season, and her highlights from the MLB season. A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty and his father Mike join to discuss their search to find a cure for ALS and their upcoming event in the fight against ALS.

(5:12) Langs background and passion for baseball

(11:18) Langs on working her dream job

(14:45) Yastrzemski’s break-out season

(16:53) Langs on the A's exciting season

(22:40) Langs shares her highlights from the 2020 MLB Season

(30:33) Piscotty explains the fight to find a cure for ALS

(37:36) Piscotty shares ways Athletics have contributed to ALS fight

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Matt Paré, Ty Kelly discuss MLB careers, content creating and life after baseball Sep 08, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB players Ty Kelly and Matt Paré to discuss their time in the league, life outside of baseball and the challenge of creating content in today’s digital world. Plus, hear what it was like to play in the Giants farm system and learn from Giants great Buster Posey.

(4:25) Paré, Kelly explain what they are up to after baseball

(12:15) Paré, Kelly on the art of creating content

(16:18) Why not go into broadcasting?

(24:20) Paré explains the importance of the minors

(30:50) What's it like playing with Buster Posey?

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Discussing the 2020 MLB trade deadline with Melanie Newman and Dave Stewart Sep 04, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Orioles play-by-play announcer Melanie Newman to discuss the 2020 MLB trade deadline, Mike Yastrzemski’s breakout season and being a role model for a younger generation. Then, Dave Stewart stops by to break down the latest trades in the MLB and the behind-the-scenes details of the trade deadline.

(3:40) Newman discusses the MLB trade deadline

(8:25) Newman discusses the Orioles players

(13:33) Newman examines Yastrzemski’s breakout season

(19:15) Newman shares her advice to aspiring broadcasters

(24:40) Stewart's thoughts on the trade deadline

(29:20) Did the shortened season affect the trade deadline?

(34:30) Stewart breaks down Giants new pitcher Anthony Banda

(37:50) Stewart on the behind-the-scenes details of the trade deadline

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Recapping the 2020 MLB trade deadline Sep 01, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by current Chicago White Sox and Bay Area native Evan Marshall to discuss his MLB career, his baseball fandom growing up and his love for the San Jose Sharks. Plus, hear a breakdown of the 2020 MLB trade deadline!

(2:10) Recapping the MLB Trade deadline

(8:25) Marshall on White Sox's young talent

(10:33) Have bullpens gained more respect in recent years?

(17:15) Marshall's favorite baseball team growing up

(23:20) Marshall discusses his Sharks fandom

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Cameron Rupp discusses learning from Buster Posey, playing for Athletics Aug 28, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by current Cleveland Indian and former San Francisco Giant and Oakland Athletic Cameron Rupp. They discuss the current state of the MLB, learning from Buster Posey and being a mentor to younger MLB players.

(1:09) MLB players protest in wake of Jacob Blake shooting

(9:10) Rupp reveals his favorite type of music

(13:43) Rupp explains how different this baseball season has been

(19:17) Rupp discusses his experiences with Buster Posey

(26:21) Rupp shares how it was playing in Philly

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2020 MLB midseason awards: Picking MVP, Cy Young winners for AL, NL Aug 25, 2020

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On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt discusses the first half of the 2020 MLB season and breaks down some of the key stories from the league. Plus, Jessica shares her mid-season award choices for the National and American League.

(2:26) MLB season progressing through COVID-19

(5:26) A’s-Astros rivalry

(11:06) Who should win NL MVP?

(16:53) Who is the best pitcher in MLB?

(20:07) Will MLB finish the season?

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