Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ disastrous road trip, the ongoing issues with their starting rotation and when they can expect Blake Snell and Kyle Harrison to return. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Giants' weakness on the base paths and if the offense can overcome the pitching woes. (1:30) Giants swept by Cardinals (6:10) Should Giants be stealing more bases? (16:22) Is this...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Rickwood experience, why MLB should start implementing this more and share their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the play on the field, including Heliot Ramos’ continued All-Star play and Brandon Crawford facing his former team for the first time. (1:30) Alex and Cole remember Willie Mays (5:10) Breaking down...

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by former Giants Brandon Crawford, Hunter Pence and Jake Peavy to discuss Willie Mays’ impact on baseball and their careers. Plus, hear from NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Randy Winn on meeting Mays for the first time, and broadcaster Dave Flemming discussing the legacy Mays leaves behind. (2:30) Peavy shares his favorite memory of Mays (5:10) Winn reflects on...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Camilo Doval’s late-game struggles and whether Bob Melvin should have thrown the Giants closer in with a 13-2 lead heading into the ninth inning against the Angels on Sunday. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Brett Wisely’s future and Spencer Bivens' unique path to the majors. (0:50) Giants-Angels retrospective (7:45) Can Jorge Soler get it going after a big home...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Austin Slater’s resiliency after a tough start to the season, question when Jorge Soler and Blake Snell will have their breakthrough moments for the Giants, and look ahead to the MLB trade deadline. (0:42) Slater looked “confident” against Astros (6:52) When will Soler & Snell have their breakthrough moments? (13:00) Making sense of Giants fans booing Jose Alt...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Logan Webb’s All-Star candidacy, why Heliot Ramos shows no signs of slowing down and the changes the starting rotation needs after its early season struggles. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series against the Astros and the return of Mauricio Dubón. (1:30) Giants wrap up road trip with series win over Rangers (6:10) Will Webb be an All-Star this y...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if Heliot Ramos could be the Giants' representative at this year's MLB All-Star Game and what to make of Luis Matos being sent back down to Sacramento after Austin Slater's return, and then wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Rangers series. (1:30) Giants win final game of series vs. Diamondbacks (8:10) Could Ramos be an All-Star this year? (17:22)...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants manager Bob Melvin to discuss the plethora of injuries facing the team this season, the spark the younger guys have added filling in and how he plans to manage the workload of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks moving forward. Plus, Alex and Cole recap the Yankees series and look at Camilo Doval’s performance and the impact Blake Snell’s injury could...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Phillies, if Kyle Harrison has lived up to expectations this season and the impact LaMonte Wade Jr.’s injury will have on the team. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming Yankees series to reminisce about some old friends. (1:30) Giants take series over Phillies at Oracle Park (9:10) How valuable are the bul...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Mets, Patrick Bailey’s emergence as a needed bat in the lineup and if Brett Wisely can continue his impact in the majors. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming series with the Phillies and Yankees. (1:30) Giants reach .500 on road trip (9:10) Bailey emerging as a impact hitter (14:22) Wisely shines in New Y...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ improbable series win over the Pirates, the immediate impact San Francisco’s youth movement is having on the field and if Reggie Crawford could be joining the major leagues any time soon. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s return from injury and preview the upcoming series with the Mets. (1:30) Giants take series from Pirates (7:10) Ca...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' sweep of the Rockies, what the youth movement showed over the weekend and if it's sustainable for the remainder of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Jung Hoo Lee’s season-ending injury before Giants analyst George Kontos joins the show to discuss the season and challenges of reaching the major leagues. (1:30) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest updates surrounding Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury, what this could mean for the future of the Giants’ organization and Patrick Bailey’s latest stint on the IL. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers series and which Giants could help turn the season around. (1:30) Latest updates on Lee’s shoulder injury (9:10) How can Giants t...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury against the Reds, the impact it will have on the season overall and which prospects the team should call up to spark the Giants’ offense. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Snell’s latest rehab outing and the upcoming series with the Dodgers. (1:30) Lee sustains shoulder injury against Reds (9:10) Who is the next prospect to be...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants’ continued struggles this season, the different ways the team can improve and how different Bob Melvin will handle it compared to Gabe Kapler last year. Plus, Monte Poole caught with former Giants GM Brian Sabean to discuss his success in San Francisco and his recent enshrinement into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact of the injuries to both Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy, the struggles Matt Chapman is having both at the plate and defensively and what to make of the recent struggles of the starting rotation. (1:30) Bailey lands on IL (7:10) Would Bart solve the Giants’ current problem? (13:10) Giants drop series to Phillies (22:14) What to make of Winn and Webb...

Giants analyst Shawn Estes joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he has seen from Blake Snell this season, when you know a minor leaguer is ready for the big leagues and what to make of Camilo Doval’s start to the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the offensive struggles facing the team and what the Giants need to do with Blake Snell’s spot in the rotation. (1:30) Giants drop se...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation and what makes it so good, how the offense can improve despite its subpar performance so far and look ahead to the long road trip. (1:30) Yaz upping production after slow start (7:10) Giants’ starting pitching finding form (12:10) Is Bailey the Giants' most clutch hitter? (18:14) Could big changes come to the offense? (25:52) R...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact Blake Snell’s IL stint will have on the Giants’ season, when fans can expect Snell to return and why Logan Webb is the ideal leader for San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming series against the Pirates and Joey Bart’s return to the Bay Area. (1:30) Snell headed to IL (8:10) Who will start in Snell’s spot? (12:50) Why has Le...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants pre/post analyst Sergio Romo to discuss his excitement about joining NBC Sports Bay Area, why he sees the orange and black as a dangerous team and how he would perform in today's MLB. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s struggles and the new lights at Oracle Park. (1:30) Snell again struggles vs. Arizona (8:10) What is Bailey best at?...

Brandon Crawford joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he signed with the Cardinals, how different it feels not being in a Giants uniform and what his MLB future could hold. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the Giants' series win over the Marlins and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks. (1:30) Giants take two of three from Marlins (6:10) Where can Lee improve at the plate?...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Blake Snell’s early season struggles, how the Giants can turn around their offensive failures with runners in scoring position and the upcoming series with the Marlins. (1:30) Giants' struggles continue versus Rays (7:10) What to make of Snell’s early struggles (14:22) How can Giants right their mistakes? (26:50) Padres-Dodgers rivalry makes reappearance (3...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' first homestand of the season, why some lineup tweaks could spark the offense and the plethora of stolen bases given up by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the in-park experience at Oracle Park and preview the upcoming series with the Rays. (1:30) Giants’ city connect jerseys still unavailable (7:10) Takeaways from Giants’ first homest...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' struggles at the plate to begin the season, what that could mean for the roster moving forward and why Jordan Hicks' start to the campaign is sustainable. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series with the Nationals and Blake Snell's Giants debut. (1:05) Giants take two of three from Padres (6:30) How can the Giants break their offensive s...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' start to the season, some concerns they see from Mike Yastrzemski-Austin Slater platoon and the team trading Joey Bart to the Pirates. Then, Duane Kuiper stops by to discuss San Francisco’s “really good” playoff chances and share some bold predictions for the season. (1:05) Dodgers sweep Giants in LA (6:30) When will Luis Matos be a starter? (14...