

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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Mar 2, 2026 • 51min
Chances Bryce Eldridge makes San Francisco's Opening Day roster
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic predict San Francisco’s Opening Day roster and offer the latest on Bryce Eldridge. Plus, Alex sits down with Harrison Bader.
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(2:30) - The latest from spring training
(7:20) - Predicting San Francisco's Opening Day roster
(18:10) - Who fills the Giants' DH role?
(19:00) - Pitching updates
(24:00) - Giants health updates
(28:40) - Fan mailbag questions
(41:00) - Harrison Bader interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 2026 • 57min
Giants Talk: How new manager Tony Vitello ‘fires up’ top prospect Bryce Eldridge
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest from San Francisco’s spring training. Plus, Alex sits down with Bryce Eldridge.
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(2:50) - Giants impress in Spring Training
(4:40) - Logan Webb's spring ahead of World Baseball Classic
(8:30) - Looking at Luis Matos and the Giants outfield
(16:30) - Look around the MLB
(25:30) - Fan mailbag questions
(46:24) - Bryce Eldridge interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 2026 • 53min
How Bo Davidson, Parks Harber are adapting to spring training
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s first games in Scottsdale. Plus, Alex talks with Bo Davidson and Parks Harber.
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(3:30) - Takeways from Giants' first spring training games
(11:00) - First impressions of Tony Vitello as manager
(13:00) - Looking at the new ABS system
(19:00) - Jung Hoo Lee in right field
(25:00) - Fan mailbag questions
(42:27) - Bo Davidson interview
(47:51) - Parks Harber interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 2026 • 46min
Why Tony Vitello’s Tennessee rant caught the attention of fans
“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco manager Tony Vitello’s viral Tennessee rant and more from spring training.
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(2:50) - Tony Vitello makes headlines
(14:10) - Alex's impressions of Giants' practice scrimmages
(19:20) - Moves around the MLB
(27:30) - Fan mailbag questions
(41:00) - Will Bednar interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 2026 • 53min
Why Adrian Houser, Tyler Mahle were happy to choose San Francisco
Tyler Mahle, a starting pitcher who refined his splitter and chose San Francisco for development and proximity to home. Adrian Houser, a righty who rebuilt his offseason with new diet and mechanics after bouncing around teams. They talk about their signings, pitching tweaks, coaching impressions, catcher chemistry, ABS adjustments, and what drew them to the organization.

Feb 12, 2026 • 44min
Assessing Giants' first days of spring training under Tony Vitello
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest as San Francisco kicks off MLB spring training from Scottsdale, Arizona.--(3:30) - Alex's first impressions of spring training(5:10) - Bryce Eldridge works out in left field(10:40) - Buster Posey and Luis Arráez from Scottsdale(17:20) - Where does Luis Arráez slide in the lineup?(22:18) - Giants health updates(26:35) - Are the Giants done with their offseason additions?(32:40) - 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.

Feb 9, 2026 • 53min
What to make of San Francisco's new coaching staff for 2026 season
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s new coaching staff as the team prepares for spring training this week.--(2:30) - Offseason comes to a close(7:30) - Giants finally announce coaching staff(17:15) - Tony Vitello to get first taste of MLB this spring(19:05) - Who is the Giants closer?(27:05) - Who is on the Giants bench?(33:05) - A look around the MLB(38:00) - 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.

Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 4min
Who stands out among team's spring training non-roster invitees
Mike Wilson, Tennessee beat writer and VolQuest contributor who covered Tony Vitello at Tennessee. He discusses Vitello's rise in Knoxville and coaching style. Conversation touches on Vitello's recruiting prowess, gritty team culture, bullpen tendencies, and which Tennessee staffers might join him in the pros. Short, lively breakdowns of the biggest storylines around Vitello's move and impact.

Feb 2, 2026 • 47min
What new second baseman Luis Arráez brings to team's lineup
Discussion of Luis Arráez's signing and why fans are split on the move. Breakdown of his hitting profile and how his contact and on-base skills reshape the lineup. Examination of his defensive limitations and possible ways to mitigate them. Conversation about roster ripple effects, playing-time shifts, and recent minor trade and signing updates.

Jan 29, 2026 • 52min
How Harrison Bader addition impacts Jung Hoo Lee, Drew Gilbert
Duane Kuiper, veteran broadcaster and former MLB infielder, offers quick impressions and locker-room anecdotes. Conversations center on Harrison Bader’s defensive fit and how that reshapes Jung Hoo Lee and Drew Gilbert’s outfield roles. They also dig into roster crunches for younger outfielders, bullpen priorities, and what Bader brings to clubhouse culture.


