Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Joey Bart to discuss what he has seen from the Giants' new pitchers this spring, how Logan Webb has taken the next steps to reach his full potential and what the catcher needs to focus on to have a successful season. (1:13) Who will win the catcher battle? (8:02) How long will Haniger’s injury keep him out? (13:19) Ramos, Luciano optioned to Triple-A (20...

Michael Conforto joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down joining San Francisco in free agency, the positives and negatives of new MLB rules and why he is excited to talk with Barry Bonds and pick up a few hitting tips. (1:13) Takeaways from Giants' win over Team USA (7:02) Giants prospects fill in for Team USA (14:19) Panik joins Giants in Special Advisor role (20:03) Remembering some Gian...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by pitching prospect Kyle Harrison to discuss how he compares to Madison Bumgarner, his excitement about being a few starts away from the majors and the new generation of Giants ready to continue the team's championship legacy. (1:43) Giants’ pitching continues to shine in Arizona (7:02) Prospects to keep an eye on (19:19) Which pitcher will be most effecte...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Alex Cobb to discuss why he believes Logan Webb will be elite for a long time, his frustrations with the new pitch clock and how he will adjust his pitching to the new shift rules. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Kyle Harrison’s first start of the spring and if Joey Bart has the starting catcher spot locked in. (1:43) Will Bart be the starting catcher? (6...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down early reactions to the new MLB rules, Casey Schmitt's big league potential and the impact Manny Machado’s new deal will have on the Giants' Shohei Ohtani pursuit next summer. Plus, Joc Pederson stops by to discuss why he returned to the Giants this season, San Francisco's eventful offseason and how it feels to hit a home run into McCovey Cove. (1:51) Early...

Mike Yastrzemski joins this edition of Giants Talk to break down his excitement for the Giants’ roster, how he plans to utilize the new MLB rules to his advantage and where he needs to improve to get back to his MVP-level play. (2:51) Observations from spring training (7:43) Is Crawford underrated in Giants lore? (15:46) Who could surprise on the Opening Day roster? (21:15) Yastrzemski on the new...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Lamonte Wade Jr.'s importance to the Giants at first base, the effect new MLB rules will have on the upcoming season and which Giants prospect will be the team's next All-Star outfielder. (1:51) Observations from spring training (8:43) Can pitchers call their own game? (15:46) Will new rules improve baseball? (21:15) How successful will Wade Jr. be at first...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down when we can expect to see Kyle Harrison make his major league debut, what impact MLB’s new rules will have on the season and if Joey Bart has the starting catcher spot locked up. (1:51) Giants pitchers and catchers report for spring training (8:43) When will Harrison, Schmitt make the big leagues? (14:06) Will Villar be the starting third baseman? (22:46) W...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the top five questions the Giants need to answer at spring training, including if Joey Bart can hold down the catcher position and which minor leaguers will make an impact in the majors this season. Plus, Alex and Cole end the podcast answering your fan questions! (3:51) Is Bart ready to become a star? (9:43) Did the Giants get younger this offseason? (15:0...

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Kyle Harrison’s highly anticipated debut at the major league camp, some questions he has for the Giants moving forward and how teams can skirt around MLB's new shift rules. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to ask some fan questions! (1:51) Spring Training inching closer for Giants (6:43) Should fans be worried about the catcher spot? (13:...

Giants FanFest was a day full of unbridled enjoyment for those who attended. Giants Talk host Alex Pavlovic broke down the sights and scenes from the event and then turned to his co-host Cole Kuiper to discuss Michael Conforto's offseason, what 2023 has in store for Kyle Harrison and Casey Schmitt and how the Giants signed Stephen Piscotty to a minor league contract. (0:52) Breaking down FanFest (...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants third baseman David Villar to discuss the success he saw toward the end of the 2022 season, where he wants to improve his game the most and the team’s eventful offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole share their offseason awards and answer some fan questions. (3:51) Best Giants move of the offseason (9:43) Who won the offseason? (16:06) How can Giants impr...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper project the Giants' Opening Day roster, what the starting rotation will look like this upcoming season and if LaMonte Wade Jr. will play in both the infield and outfield. Plus, Alex and Cole discusses the latest reports surrounding the Angels and what that means for Shohei Ohtani's availability. (3:51) Could Harrison make his way into the starting rotation? (8:43) Is...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation, the possibility of the team shifting to a six-man rotation and what that could mean for Logan Webb. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to discuss the possibility of Barry Bonds joining the Giants’ coaching staff and which players stood out to her last season. (1:19) Breaking down the Giants’ starting rotation (5:18) Will there b...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if the Giants helped solve their defensive woes in free agency, the potential Lamont Wade Jr. has at first base and the chance of some prospects earning their way onto the Opening Day roster. (4:19) How should fans feel about the Giants’ defense? (10:18) Is the defense better after the offseason? (18:13) Will Wade Jr. shine at first base? (25:43) Is the def...

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his memories of Brandon Belt, what the loss of Evan Longoria means to the Giants' infield defense and what he is looking forward to for Spring Training. Plus, Alex and Cole break down what the immediate future holds for Kyle Harrison and if Marco Luciano is the shortstop of the future. (1:19) Giants have two of MLB’s top prospects (7:24)...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where the holes are on the Giants’ roster, if the team needs to add another middle infielder and the status of Logan Webb’s potential extension. Plus, Alex and Cole look at San Francisco's arbitration deals and which international players the team signed. (1:19) Where are the holes in the Giants’ roster? (6:24) Do the Giants need another middle infielder? (12:...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the conclusion to the Carlos Correa saga, if the Giants got back in the mix for the shortstop after the deal with the Mets fell through and if the team will regret their decision for years to come. Plus, Alex and Cole look back at Brandon Belt’s time in San Francisco and share what their favorite memories are from his career. (1:59) Correa saga ends with six-y...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants pitcher Ross Stripling to discuss his decision to join the team in free agency, how he can take his talents to new heights and the challenge of pitching in the NL West. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the chances Logan Webb signs an extension with San Francisco and when we could see Kyle Harrison in the big leagues. (1:19) Should the Giants ext...

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the entirety of the Carlos Correa saga, what he believes Michael Conforto and Mitch Haniger will bring to the Giants, and what positions the team still needs to address this offseason. (1:19) Should Correa consider taking less money? (6:24) How should Giants fans look at the Correa saga? (11:38) Which free-agent signing will become a fan...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the continued Carlos Correa saga and what comes next for the Giants, the signings of Taylor Rogers and Michael Conforto and if San Francisco could see themselves in the same position next offseason. Plus, former Giant George Kontos joins the show to discuss the process MLB players go through for physicals and how the roster feels after everything this offseaso...

In a shocking turn of events, Carlos Correa will not be a member of the San Francisco Giants after agreeing to an overnight deal with the New York Mets. Giants Talk hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down this franchise-altering move and discuss where the Giants can go from here after losing out on both Correa and Aaron Judge this offseason. (1:18) Initial reactions to Correa signing with t...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants agreeing to a 13-year, $350 million contract with free agent Carlos Correa, what the signing means for Brandon Crawford and if San Francisco will continue to spend money this offseason. Plus, does the Correa signing enhance the Giants-Dodgers rivalry? (1:09) Correa, Giants agree to 13-year deal (5:20) Could the Correa deal age gracefully? (12:08) Wi...

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ pursuit of Carlos Correa, his reaction to Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees and what his priorities are for the remainder of the offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the reported signing of Sean Manaea and if Kyle Harrison is the answer for San Francisco's starting pitching. (1:09) Manaea reportedly agrees to contract...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the pressure on the Giants to sign free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, the frightening lineups across the National League and which teams have won the offseason up to this point. (1:09) Giants still quiet in free-agent market (6:20) What kind of deal will Correa get? (12:38) Which team has the best lineup in the NL? (16:13) Nimmo re-signs with the Mets (20:43)...