Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.

Episodes

January 12, 2026 59 mins

“Giants Talk” hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the latest free agency buzz, including a potential link between Nico Hoerner and the Giants. Plus, vice president of player development Randy Winn joins the show.

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(2:35) - Alex Bregman signs with the Chicago Cubs

(8:23) - Nico Hoerner linked to Giants

(12:20) - Giants sign catcher Eric Haase to minor league deal

(22:13) - Fan mailbag questions

(46:13) - Randy Winn interview

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's reported satisfaction with the team’s current pitching staff.

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(2:25) - What to make of Giants' satisfaction with pitching staff

(9:35) - Where Giants may look to add reinforcements 

(18:15) - Giants travel to South Korea

(24:14) - Fan mailbag questions

(43:53) - Javier López interview


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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic return with the latest on San Francisco's offseason, look ahead to Logan Webb's participation in the World Baseball Classic and discuss the latest around MLB.

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(3:23) - Wade Meckler DFA'd

(7:00) - Looking back at struggling draft classes

(9:16) - Giants, Tyler Mahle agree to 1-year, $10M deal

(15:10) - Tatsuya Imai signs with Houston Astros

(26:57) - Logan Webb joins Team USA for Wo...

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic bring you the highs and lows from their season review from San Francisco's 2025 MLB season

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(4:15) - Quick overall impressions of 2025 season

(4:49) - Best on field moment

(8:00) - Most shocking moment

(10:10) - Most improved area

(13:50) - San Francisco's biggest needs

(16:39) - Best MLB park food

(21:09) - Most underrated Giants

(24:38) - Biggest "What if?"

(28:29) - Biggest mistake of 20...

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's acquisitions of Adrian Houser and Jason Foley. Plus, Giants icon and longtime manager Bruce Bochy joins the show from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando for an exclusive interview.

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(1:14) - Giants finally add pitching depth with Adrian Houser and Jason Foley

(8:08) - Taking a closer look at Jason Foley

(12:50) - Who closes the 9th inning for the Giants if the...

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze San Francisco's latest offseason moves and share updates elsewhere around the MLB. Plus, manager Tony Vitello joins the show from the Winter Meetings in Orlando.

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(1:20) - Updates on former Giants

(7:33) - Mike Yastrzemski signs with Atlanta Braves

(10:39) - Giants trade rumors (Brendan Donovan, Ketel Marte)

(16:20) - What a Brendan Donovan trade could look like for Giants

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the results from the MLB draft lottery and discuss San Francisco’s success with international prospects. Plus, president of baseball operations Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic from the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.

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(4:00) - Draft lottery reactions - Giants land 4th pick in MLB Draft

(9:50)  - Joe Buck wins Ford Frick award

(14:00) - Giants trade for Daniel Susac

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. Plus, Alex sits down with Giants general manager Zack Minasian and San Francisco's newest Hall of Famer, Jeff Kent.

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(1:28) - First impressions of MLB winter meetings

(4:28) - Marco Luciano claimed by Pirates

(9:30) - Is Bryce Eldridge a trade asset for Giants?

(13:25) - Giants trade rumors

(23:14) - Zack Minasian interview

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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Rich Aurilia and share their reaction to Jeff Kent being voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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(4:06) - First reactions on Jeff Kent's induction

(10:53) - Will 21 be retired at Oracle Park?

(11:31) - How Jeff Kent was unique

(16:50) - Looking back on the 2000 MVP race

(21:22) - Barry Bonds not elected into Hall of Fame

(27:30) - Looking ahead to next year's Hall of Fame cl...

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“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer updates on Tatsuya Imai and on San Francisco’s latest free-agent signings. Plus, a look at major deals around MLB so far.

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(2:57) - Giants sign reliever Sam Hentges to one year deal

(8:31) - The latest on Tatsuya Imai

(18:47) - Looking back on large Giants contracts

(22:00) - A look at major deals around the MLB

(30:53) - Fan mailbag questions


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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' arbitration process and explain how the Joey Wiemer addition can potentially shape San Francisco's outfield this offseason.

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(3:00) - A look at the Giants' arbitration process

(6:16) - San Francisco's backup catcher role

(8:20) - Giants trade for Joey Wiemer from Marlins

(16:00) - How Joey Wiemer affects Giants' outfield

(23:00) - A look around the MLB

(30:34) - Fan mailbag ques...

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on San Francisco’s newest coaching hires and address news around MLB.

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(3:10) - Breaking down the Rule 5 Draft

(15:35) - Giants sign Justin Meccage as pitching coach

(19:36) - Hall of Fame nominee reaction

(31:14) - News around the MLB

(40:00) - Fan mailbag questions


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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on the Giants' offseason moves and share their personal wish list for San Francisco. Plus, Alex sits down with Giants general manager Zack Minasian.

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(4:00) - Cole and Alex's free agent wishlist

(26:35) - Giants sign Hunter Mense as hitting coach

(28:38) - Mark Hallberg leaves SF for Minnesota Twins

(32:00) - Logan Webb finishes fourth in Cy Young voting

(35:00) - Fan mailbag questio...

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the latest on San Francisco’s coaching staff and provide updates around MLB. Plus, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey sits down with Alex Pavlovic at the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas.

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(7:00) - Takeaways from GM meetings in Las Vegas

(11:43) - What fans should know from GM meetings

(17:55) - Fan mailbag questions

(34:12) - Buster Posey interview


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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' first moves of the offseason. Plus, the guys discuss the latest on MLB's top free agents and their likelihood of ending up in San Francisco.

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(3:25) - Giants make first offseason moves

(13:00) - J.P. Martinez leaves San Francisco for Atlanta

(19:30) - Parks Harber impressing for Giants

(21:20) - Platinum Glove Award break down

(26:41) - A look at offseason moves around MLB

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's biggest offseason needs and debate if Tony Vitello and Buster Posey can bring top MLB free agents to the Bay.

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(3:54) - Early Giants offseason moves

(10:55) - Breaking down Tom Murphy's contract with Giants

(16:30) - Ranking Giants' offseason priorities

(23:41) - Speculation on Tony Vitello's potential coaching staff

(27:43) - Gabe Kapler promoted to Marli...

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Patrick Bailey and Logan Webb winning Gold Glove Awards. Plus, the guys break down the Dodgers' World Series win and debate Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Madison Bumgarner's respective Game 7 performances.

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(2:15) - Logan Webb, Patrick Bailey win Gold Gloves

(6:42) - Dodgers win back-to-back World Series

(18:00) - Hot Takes from the World Series

(22:28) - Madison Bumgarner vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic share their impressions from Tony Vitello's introductory press conference. Plus, Tony Vitello speaks with Alex and gives a brief overview on his mindset as the Giants' new manager.

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(5:00) - Reacting to Tony Vitello's arrival in San Francisco

(12:00) - San Francisco's financial front office commitments

(14:30) - What Tony Vitello's coaching staff could look like

(17:33) - How Tony ...

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Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest on San Francisco's new manager Tony Vitello. Plus, Drew Gilbert joins the show and shares his initial reaction to Vitello's hire and why he believes his energy can boost San Francisco's clubhouse.

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(2:41) - Tony Vitello's goodbye to Tennessee

(7:40) - How Vitello can impact San Francisco's baseball tradition

(13:43) - Giants managerial candidates updates around MLB

(20:40) - Fa...

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the news that the San Francisco Giants are finalizing a deal to make ex-Tennessee Volunteers coach Tony Vitello their next manager and break down what it means for Buster Posey and the franchise going forward.

1:30 - Giants get their guy in Tony Vitello

4:00 - Can Vitello bring new life to San Francisco?

11:30 - Tony Vitello’s energy and style

17:00 - Vitello’s influence in Tennessee 

20:00 - How Vi...

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