Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series against the Texas Rangers and preview the potential challenges in an NL West showdown with the San Diego Padres.   (1:02) – General feeling after Giants’ walk-off win over Rangers (3:53) – Updates on the Giants’ closer situation (5:10) – Reviewing SF’s starting rotation against Rangers (9:00) – What to make of...

First-year general manager Zack Minasian joins "Giants Talk" to discuss what he finds most important when evaluating players, the continued development of San Francisco's pitchers and his impressions of Brandon Crawford's career in the Bay. 1:00 – Breaking down the series vs. Brewers, Giants are still winning and playing encouraging baseball 3:15 – What's going on with the closer spot? 6:45 – Shou...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Justin Verlander was in line for his first Giants win before the Los Angeles Angels walked off San Francisco in the bottom of the ninth, break down Landen Roupp's impressive outing on Saturday and answer some mailbag questions from fans. 1:00 – Giants fall to Angels, Ryan Walker’s first blown save but still go 5-5 on road trip 5:...

On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s ‘encouraging’ series split in Philadelphia, and look ahead to the series against the Los Angeles Angels.   (1:50) – Reviewing the Giants’ series split in Philadelphia (3:30) – Breaking down Tyler Fitzgerald’s series vs Philly (6:58) – Looking at Verlander’s outing in Giants’ loss to Phillies on Tuesday (12:58) – Break...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how center fielder Jung Hoo Lee has been San Francisco's best all-around player so far this season, why the team has taken such joy in cheering him on and then answer a few fan mailbag questions. 1:00 – Giants looked great against the Yankees, Phillies are going to be a real test 4:30 – Jung Hoo Lee playing great 10:15 – Adjustments...

Buster Posey joins "Giants Talk" to discuss San Francisco's great start to the year, how he believes Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos have evolved this season and why the team hasn't made any roster moves yet. 1:00 – Breaking down series against the Reds 3:00 – Level of concern for Camilo Doval 8:15 – Concerned with Justin Verlander already? 13:00 – Tyler Fitzgerald struggling on offense and defense 16...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's 8-1 start to the season, how the team is overcoming adversity to find different ways to win and answer a few mailbag questions from fans. :45 – Giants continue their hot start 3:30 – Showing shades of the 2021 team 6:00 – Willy Adames comes through in the clutch 8:00 – Randy Rodriguez impressing 12:00 – Discussing the...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's hot start to the season after going 5-1 on the opening road trip, why Heliot Ramos is looking like a building block for the future. and how the team is stacking up against the rest of the NL West. :50 – Giants get series sweep over the Houston Astros, Heliot Ramos looking fantastic to start the season 7:00 – Jordan Hi...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco clinched their first series win of 2025 MLB season against the Cincinnati Reds behind the brilliant play of Matt Chapman and discuss how they feel about the bullpen through three games. 1:00 – On Alex’s new book 4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray’s outings 8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants’...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Opening Day comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds, discuss whether fans should be worried about Logan Webb's early struggles, and reveal their bold predictions for the 2025 season. 1:00 – Updates from Alex’s trip to Cincinnati 2:30 – Positives from opening day 7:00 – Which homer to did Alex enjoy more? 10:00 – Breaking...

Bob Melvin joins "Giants Talk" to discuss the ways San Francisco can compete with the powerhouses in their division, how ace Logan Webb has grown as a leader and why Willy Adames is such a great roster fit. :45 – Landon Roupp named final starter 5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development? 8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen 10:00 – Other opening day moves 12:15 – David Villar...

Logan Webb and Matt Chapman join "Giants Talk" from spring training to San Francisco's culture shift under Buster Posey, how they're building chemistry amongst teammates and previewing the challenges they'll face in the packed NL West during the 2025 MLB season. 2:45 – Kyle Harrison optioned 6:00 – Rotation speculation 7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs to start the season in the rotation 9:00 – Alex a...

Ryan Walker joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his breakout as San Francisco's closer last season, how he can carry over his success into 2025 and when he knew he could make it in the big leagues. 1:00 – Jung Hoo Lee update 7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans 10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training 11:45 – Details on media day, new promotions, changes 19:30...

Willy Adames joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his decision to come to San Francisco, getting to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he's excited to call Oracle Park his home stadium. 2:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back tightness, Bryce Eldridge wrist inflammation 5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing 7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic 9:00 – Landon Roupp forcing the issue for the fifth starter...

J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be. 1:00 – How’s the team looking in spring training games so far? 5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training 6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander? 9:30 – Spring...

Kyle Harrison joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss the lessons he learned from his rookie season, competing for the fifth starter spot and what he’s looking to add to his pitching repertoire in 2025. 1:00 – Happenings at Giants spring training, lineups are forming 5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like? 7:00 – Breaking down the Giants' depth 15:30 – Mailbag Q's 30:00 - K...

Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing. Alex + Cole: 1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut 5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned 6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp 7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5...

Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse. Cole + Alex: :45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación 5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings 9:15 – Post 2026 lockout? 13:15 – Oracle Park’s Coke bottle...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions. Alex + Cole: 1:45 – Tom Murphy update 3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center fielder 5:45 –Jordan Hicks looking good in spring train...

Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency. 1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training 4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster? 11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training 12:40 - Marco Luciano's spring training 17:20 - Logan Webb nam...

Tyler Fitzgerald joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his transition to second base, Buster Posey’s influence on the team and his first impressions of Bryce Eldridge. 1:15 – Batting Practice at spring training 7:15 – How does Bryce Eldridge look in BP? 9:25 – LaMonte Wade Jr. taking reps in outfield at spring training 10:30 – On Buster Posey speaking to the team, establishing an ide...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where LaMonte Wade Jr. and Jung Hoo Lee might hit in San Francisco's lineup, why the team remains confident in Camilo Doval despite his struggles last season and then answer a few fan mailbag questions. 1:05 – Jung Hoo Lee possibly hitting third 2:00 – LaMonte Wade Jr. leading off makes sense 5:00 – Does the Giants’ lineup have enoug...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the start of spring training, why San Francisco's newest pitcher Justin Verlander is wearing No. 35 and other news from around the league. 1:10 – Alex’s first meals in Arizona 2:10 – Overall feeling of spring training under Buster Posey 4:30 – What Alex has learned at spring training after day one 9:40 – What is the bullpen looking l...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions. 1:10 – Non-roster invitees list 5:10 – Minor moves from around the league 8:45 – Three breakout possibilities for 2025 23:00 – What’s the vibe under Buster...

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors. 1:10 – Recent sports news 2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays 4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds 6:20 – On the Giants being under the tax line, havin...