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
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's series win in Atlanta, including a recap of Justin Verlander's first win as a Giant. Plus, a discussion on the MLB trade deadline as some Giants continue to struggle.
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(3:00) - Justin Verlander's first win as a Giant
(7:30) - Hayden Birdsong's struggles
(15:00) - Landen Roupp dominates in Atlanta
(17:00) - Rafael Devers breaks out against Braves
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"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's disappointing series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, a look at potential trades as the MLB trade deadline nears.
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(3:30) - Giants swept coming off of All-Star Break
(8:00) - Giants continue poor offensive form
(11:30) - What is going on with Rafael Devers?
(14:30) - Heliot Ramos' defensive mishaps in Toronto
(16:10) - Reviewing Giants' pitching vs Blue Ja...
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap the Giants' performances in the 2025 MLB All-Star game. Plus, a preview of San Francisco's second-half schedule, starting with a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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(3:00) - How Gians fared in the MLB All-Star game
(7:10) - Reviewing the 'mini home run derby' All-Star finale
(14:52) - Will San Francisco host the next All-Star break?
(16:30) - Fan Mailbag Questions
(36:00) - Previewing San F...
"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, they recap the Giants’ first half of the 2025 season, including the biggest surprises and disappointments.
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(3:36) - Recapping the Giants’ series loss vs Dodgers
(18:20) - First half of season recap
(25:30) - Quick MLB Draft review
(31:30) - First half of season MVP, surprises, and disappointments
(51:00) - Previe...
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's crucial series win over the Phillies and look forward to the Giants' series against the Dodgers before the All-Star break. Plus, an interview with Giants manager Bob Melvin.
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(3:00) - Giants' series win over Phillies
(5:00) - Breaking down Bailey's inside-of-the-park home run
(13:30) - Justin Verlander's outing against Philadelphia
(17:40) - Mailbag Questions
(32:15) - Prev...
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s All-Star selections and break down the Giants’ series win against the Athletics.
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(5:20) - Initial reactions to All-Star selections
(12:35) - Recapping Giants vs A's series
(19:10) - Breaking down Hayden Birdsong's outing vs Athletics
(26:00) - Erik Miller's elbow injury
(27:10) - Mailbag Q - Why don't Giants play more getaway games?
(37:30 - Previewing San Francisco's match...
Host Alex Pavlovic and guest Bonta Hill react to San Francisco's decision to exercise Bob Melvin's option for next season and break down the Giants' struggles against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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(3:00) - Initial takeaways from SF’s extra inning win vs D-Backs
(4:15) - Reacting to Posey’s decision to pick up Bob Melvin’s option
(17:30) - Do the Giants need another arm in their rotation?
(26:00) - Camilo Doval, Jung Hoo Lee bounce back v...
Giants pitching coach J.P. Martinez joins host Alex Pavlovic and shares his impressions of San Francisco’s bullpen. In addition, Laura Britt and Alex Pavlovic discuss the team’s struggling offense ahead of their series against the Diamondbacks.
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(3:00) - Reaction to Giants-White Sox series outcome
(8:10) - How can Giants fix their struggling offense?
(11:00) - How is Giants’ pitching staff being affected by their offensive struggles?
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Former Giants pitcher George Kontos joins host Alex Pavlovic and reflects on his career with San Francisco. Plus, a quick recap of the Giants' first two games against the Miami Marlins.
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(3:10) - Recap of Giants' first two losses vs. Miami
(5:15) - Looking at the Giants' struggling offense
(7:00) - Tyler Fitzgerald optioned
(9:30) - Giants injury updates
(15:00) - Interview with George Kontos
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco's offensive surge against the Boston Red Sox and explain why the Giants' next few weeks will be pivotal in the NL West race.
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(3:00) - Giants offense erupts in finale vs Boston
(9:30) - Heliot Ramos shines against Red Sox
(15:30) - Landen Roupp's strong outing against Boston
(24:30) - Assessing the race in the National League West
(35:15) - Previewing San Francisco's next ser...
Hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic share their expectations for Rafael Devers' first matchup against his former team on Friday night at Oracle Park. Plus, a discussion on Jung Hoo Lee's struggles and a break down of San Francisco's series against the Cleveland Guardians.
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(3:30) - Previewing Rafael Devers vs Red Sox and reflecting on his Giants debut
(16:00) - Recap of Giants vs Guardians series
(20:10) - Looking at Jung Hoo Lee's s...
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to Rafael Devers’ debut with the San Francisco Giants. Plus, hear from Rafael Devers and chairman Greg Johnson in their interviews with insider Alex Pavlovic.
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(3:00) - Reactions to Devers’ introduction
(5:30) - Looking at Devers’ reluctance to answer Boston questions
(9:40) - Where will Devers play with the Giants?
(13:00) - Dissecting Rafael Devers' first at-bat with SF
(15:...
On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic explain why All-Star slugger Rafael Devers can be a "transformational superstar" for the San Francisco. Plus, a recap of the Giants' series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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(2:30) - Reaction to Rafael Devers trade
(13:50) - Looking at Devers' relationship with the Boston Red Sox
(17:00) - Overall look at Giants' long-term contracts
(31:30) - Looking at Ky...
"On Giants Talk, hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the effect of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey's injuries and recap San Francisco's first two wins against the Rockies before taking on the Dodgers. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show.
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(3:30) - Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey injuries
(9:30) - Reviewing San Francisco's first two wins in Denver
(15:30) - Willy Adames breaks out vs Rockies
(19:30) - Casey Schmitt shines in Ch...
On “Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series sweep against the Atlanta Braves, share their All-Star predictions, and preview the Giants’ next series against the Rockies.
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(2:45) - Giants win five straight one-run games
(7:22) - Chapman, Giants bullpen shine vs Braves
(14:00) - Will Giants pursue another big bat at the trade deadline?
(16:40) - Willy Adames' struggles
(26:22) - All-Star predict...
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap Buster Posey’s roster shakeup and break down San Francisco’s comeback win against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
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(2:30) – Recapping Giants’ roster moves
(9:00) – Reflecting on Wade Jr.’s time in SF
(17:40) – Daniel Johnson shines in return to Giants
(19:15) – Bryce Eldridge promoted to Triple-A
(25:00) – Recapping Giants first three games vs Padres
(30:40) – Previewing Gia...
On “Giants Talk,” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s nine-game road trip in which San Francisco went 4-5. The Giants have relied heavily on their pitching as their offense struggles -- especially their bullpen, which currently leads MLB in ERA and WHIP. Cole and Alex discuss how San Francisco's bats will be tested against the powerful Padres and Braves, the latter of which recently welcomed back former NL ...
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s sweep to the Detroit Tigers and offer their assessment of San Francisco’s season thus far.
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(3:40) - San Francisco's closer situation
(11:45) - Marco Luciano, Jerar Encarnación updates
(17:00) - Who is to blame for Giants' hitting struggles?
(21:50) - Where does the panic meter stand for the Giants?
(24:00) - Assessment of San Francisco's season thus far
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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series win in Washington and break down the Giants’ struggling offense. Plus, a preview of the Giants’ upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.
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(2:30) - Recapping San Francisco's series win in Washington
(6:00) - Breaking down Kyle Harrison's outing vs Nationals
(11:22) - Robbie Ray's impressive season
(12:22) - San Francisco's struggling offense
(22:00) - ...
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic review San Francisco’s disappointing series against the Kansas City Royals and explain how Justin Verlander’s injury could affect the Giants’ starting rotation.
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(7:00) - Justin Verlander placed on IL
(10:45) - Who replaces Verlander while he's on IL?
(15:10) - Reviewing Giants' series loss vs Royals
(23:00) - Hayden Birdsong'g outing vs Kansas City
(24:40) - Breaking down Patrick B...
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