

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
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.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 47min
San Francisco's historic struggles continue in series loss to Mets
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's series loss to the New York Mets and analyze the team's historically bad start to the season.
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(2:25) - Giants lost series to Mets in familiar fashion
(7:15) - Is it fair to be concerned this early in the season?
(10:35) - Breaking down Giants' mistakes
(15:35) - Assessing Tony Vitello's first 10 games
(21:05) - Recapping Daniel Susac's first MLB start for Giants
(40:05) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 2, 2026 • 44min
San Francisco's bats respond in bounce-back series win over Padres
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s first series win of the 2026 MLB season.
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(2:20) - Giants win series in San Diego
(3:15) - Breaking down Tony Vitello's first series win
(8:35) - Assessing Logan Webb's second start of the season
(16:45) - Adrian Houser's season debut
(18:25) - Early impressions of Tony Vitello's decisions
(34:20) - Kyle Harrison shines in Milwaukee
(37:10) - Fan mailbag questions
(42:00) - Previewing series against the New York Mets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 2026 • 55min
San Francisco on wrong side of MLB history after Yankees' sweep
"Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco being swept by the New York Yankees to open the 2026 MLB season.
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(4:50) - Giants start season with sweep to Yankees
(8:10) - First look at Robbie Ray
(17:20) - First reactions to ABS system
(24:10) - Look around MLB
(35:10) - Fan mailbag questions
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Mar 26, 2026 • 56min
How Yankees spoiled Tony Vitello's San Francisco managerial debut
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s season-opening loss to the New York Yankees.
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(2:44) - Logan Webb's night to forget against New York
(6:50) - Giants' offense continues last season's struggles
(12:55) - Webb, Giants shutdown Aaron Judge
(14:45) - Assessing San Francisco's bullpen
(16:30) - Breaking down the atmosphere of opening night
(33:00) - Bold predictions for the rest of the season
(46:00) - 10th year anniversary of Giants Talk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 25, 2026 • 48min
Why Logan Webb is motivated to return to MLB postseason in 2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to last-minute roster moves on Opening Day. Plus, San Francisco ace Logan Webb sits down with Alex and Bonta Hill.
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(2:28) - Left field streak comes to an end
(5:53) - Last minute roster moves ahead of opening night
(22:20) - Interview with Logan Webb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 23, 2026 • 56min
Why Tony Vitello is ready for ‘challenge’ of leading San Francisco
On "Giants Talk," Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's latest roster moves. Plus, Alex and Bonta Hill sit down with Tony Vitello during spring training.
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(3:10) - Bryce Eldridge optioned to Triple-A
(8:30) - Hayden Birdsong out for 2026 season
(12:38) - Giants injury updates
(14:50) - Bullpen updates
(19:20) - Giants' rotation against Yankees
(21:00) - Look around MLB
(32:20) - Interview with Tony Vitello Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 1min
Why Matt Chapman, San Francisco ‘expect to win’ this season
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s latest roster cuts. Plus, Alex sits down with Matt Chapman.
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(2:50) - Giants add to roster cuts
(9:30) - Assessing the big roster decisions left for the Giants
(11:50) - Looking at San Francisco's bullpen and outfield
(18:45) - Venezuela wins World Baseball Classic
(32:05) - Recap of Giants media day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 2026 • 42min
Assessing the impact of Hayden Birdsong’s injury on pitching staff
"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the severity of Hayden Birdsong's injury and recap the latest from the World Baseball Classic
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(1:50) - Giants fall one out short of perfect game
(4:15) - Hayden Birdsong's injury
(17:05) - Logan Webb named opening day starter
(29:25) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 2026 • 59min
How Willy Adames is preparing for second season with San Francisco
On Giants Talk, hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss World Baseball Classic updates. Plus, Willy Adames sits down with Alex and Bonta Hill.
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(2:55) - WBC updates
(20:00) - Joey Lucchesi returns to Giants
(23:40) - Remembering former Giants
(26:20) - Giants standouts from Spring Training
(33:40) - Fan mailbag questions
(52:20) - Willy Adames Interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 2026 • 58min
Why San Francisco’s bullpen remains a concern ahead of Opening Day
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest from San Francisco’s spring training, and explain why the team's bullpen is cause for concern.
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(2:30) - Giants continue rolling in spring training
(4:20) - The importance of Bryce Eldridge
(8:25) - What to do with Luis Matos
(11:20) - Which Giants pitchers have stood out?
(15:45) - Giants health uodates
(21:50) - WBC overview
(32:30) - Fan mailbag questions
(46:15) - Interview with Kylen Mills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


