Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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 called up?

(15:10) Takeaways...

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. 

(1:30) Giants win s...

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 an...

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 series to Red Sox 

(7:10)...

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) Reviewing Oracle Park food

(32:46...

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 Lee gotten so many days off?

(18...

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?

(12:50) Doval’s entrance on ...

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?

(15:50) Bullpen bounces back...

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

(33:47) Previewing the Giant...

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 homestand  

(13:22) How c...

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 slump?

(13:10) Can Hicks susta...

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?

(14:10) How much is the bullpen ...

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss what the future could hold for Joey Bart after the Giants decided to designate the former first-round pick for assignment, and the main takeaways from San Francisco's series split in San Diego. Plus, they wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Dodgers series and look ahead at potential pitching matchups.

(1:05) Bart DFA’d by Giants

(6:30) Giants spilt series with Padres

(14:10) Takea...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' opening series against the San Diego Padres, what San Francisco's opening day roster looks like and what the team's ceiling is. Plus, Alex and Cole share their bold predictions for the 2024 Giants, and reveal their predictions for the 2024 MLB season.

(1:05) Analyzing the Giants’ opening day roster

(12:30) How do the Padres stack up in the NL West?

(18:10) Remembering some for...

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by Logan Webb to break down how his unique leadership style has evolved, the growth he sees in Kyle Harrison and his personal goals for the upcoming 2024 campaign. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper discuss when Blake Snell could make his Giants debut and Pablo Sandoval's MLB career.

(1:05) Snell’s personality making waves with Giants fans

(9:40) What will the Opening Day roster look like?

(14...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by newest Giants pitcher Blake Snell to break down why he decided to join the team, the depth in the starting rotation and when he will be ready to make his debut. Then, Farhan Zaidi stops by to discuss the team’s successful offseason and what Snell’s arrival means for the overall pitching staff. 

(1:05) Giants one week away from Opening Day

(6:40) What does the rotation look lik...

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss breaking news that the Giants and Blake Snell have agreed to terms on a two-year contract, how Snell creates more depth for the Giants’ starting rotation and where San Francisco stacks up in the NL.

(1:05) Snell set to join Webb in stacked rotation

(6:10) Did the Giants win the offseason?

(14:36) When will Snell be ready to pitch?

(21:21) What is a successful season for Snell?

See Privacy P...

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by Bob Melvin to discuss his Giants return, Logan Webb’s growing leadership role in the clubhouse and what Jung Hoo Lee’s role will look like this season. Pus, Alex and Cole Kuiper break down the NL West starting with the Arizona Diamondbacks and the latest surrounding Blake Snell.

(1:05) Looking ahead to Opening Day 

(7:10) What is the latest with Snell? 

(16:36) Davis signs...

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by Austin Slater to discuss his growing leadership role within the locker room, his ongoing defense of the city of San Francisco to free agents, and the importance of his role with the MLB Players Association. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper break down what the Opening Day roster could look like and the Giants releasing J.D. Davis.

(1:05) Giants release Davis after Chapman signing

(7:10) P...