Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Brian Sabean, the Giants' executive vice president of baseball operations, discusses Chris Shaw, Steven Duggar, the 2017 draft class, having the No. 2 pick, scouting internationally, the emphasis on analytics, the year Bobby Evans had and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy talks about when he knew these Giants were in trouble, the team's lack of power, the future of the outfield, Matt Cain, his future as manager and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rookie outfielder Austin Slater discusses his quick recovery from a groin injury, being a Jaguars fan, adjusting his swing for power, long rain delays, getting drafted by the Dodgers, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants hitting coach Hensley Meulens discusses the lineup's lack of power, how to change that, Austin Slater's approach, what Christian Arroyo needs to change, Brandon Crawford's second-half improvements, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giants pitcher and current NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Shawn Estes stops by to discuss Matt Moore's struggles, current Giants elbow injuries, having Tommy John surgery, knowing your career is ending, his weird injury at AT&T Park, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giant Todd Linden talks about returning to the organization as San Jose's hitting coach, working with young outfielders like Bryan Reynolds and Steven Duggar, playing with Barry Bonds, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Ahmed Fareed discuss the quiet trade deadline, the next two months for the Giants, Madison Bumgarner's future here, Brandon Belt's advanced metrics, the fastest Giants and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top prospect Chris Shaw talks about his successful season, his switch to left field, the time he thought he got traded to the Rays, a potential September call-up, balancing power with strikeouts, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

San Jose Giants broadcaster Joe Ritzo gives his memories of the minor league careers of Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt. Joe also discusses the current San Jose outfield and talks about a sleeper prospect in the minor league system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Rookie third baseman Ryder Jones discusses the highs and lows of his first week in the big leagues, the advice Christian Arroyo gave him, learning lessons at AT&T Park, improving his approach at the plate, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giant Chris Heston talks about his journey to the Twins, his final year with the Giants, keeping in touch with old teammates, and why he occasionally watches his no-hitter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rich Aurilia joins the podcast to talk about baseball brawls, Buster Posey's role, clubhouse chemistry and more. Then, Nationals sideline reporter Dan Kolko discusses the other side of the fight, what Bryce Harper is really like, and this loaded Nationals lineup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Former Giants outfielder Cody Ross discusses his transition to coaching, the organization's young outfielders, dealing with being on a losing team, watching Marco Scutaro's NLCS, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Second baseman Joe Panik talks about the rough start to the season, having a sense of urgency, his (good) health, Christian Arroyo, finding out he won a Gold Glove, working with Brandon Crawford, his offseason wedding, and more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Baseball writer Eno Sarris of FanGraphs discusses the new way velocity is tracked, how players view advanced metrics, peak years for hitters, the NL West and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Longtime Giant Javier Lopez discusses his transition into a television role, the decision to retire after last season, the toughest lefties he faced, the future of a young bullpen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Cain sits down to discuss his recent struggles, helping the pitchers who are trying to take that No. 5 spot, the potential of this rotation, the five-year anniversary of his perfect game, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode focuses on the two players fighting for the left field job. First, Mac Williamson on their friendship, overcoming injuries, being a young pinch-hit option, working with Matt Duffy and more. Then, Jarrett Parker on finding consistency, his hot streaks, learning from veterans, hitting lefties and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Giants third baseman Conor Gillaspie sits down to discuss his improvement defensively, his work with Ron Wotus, moving on from the postseason, watching his little brother get closer to the big leagues, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Infielder Jimmy Rollins discusses his first impressions of the Giants, what it was like to be on other side of Giants-Dodgers rivalry, Bumgarner vs. Kershaw, facing Bumgarner, coming back to the Bay Area, his motivation for giving the big leagues another shot, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Michael Morse talks about how he negotiated with Bobby Evans at Hunter Pence's wedding, the importance of making his comeback with the Giants, his relationship with Pence, the NLCS home run, owning a replica trophy, the future of his walk-up song, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Right-hander Derek Law explains how and why he got 800 chicken nuggets for his wedding, and he looks back at the way last season ended. Then, left-hander Josh Osich talks about his knee surgery, 2017 adjustments, and team leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Beede, the Giants' top pitching prospect, talks about his development on the mound, his goals for spring training, offseason workouts with Melancon, learning from Bumgarner, his music career, attending the Super Bowl and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants vice president of baseball operations Brian Sabean discusses the Melancon signing, top Giants prospects, the postseason, Bumgarner's contract situation, Posey's future behind the plate and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New closer Mark Melancon talks about his decision to choose the Giants, the unique ways he prepares his body, learning from Mariano Rivera, his off-field 'bucket list' and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.