Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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.

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.

They dissect San Ramon FanFest energy and the value of ballpark events. They unpack the reported C.J. Abrams trade talks and why the team is still pursuing Brendan Donovan. There is a timeline update on Max Scherzer and talk of veteran starters as midseason options. Roster moves, international signing strategy, and position flexibility for young players also get attention.

Curt Casali, a former major league catcher and now a special advisor for the Giants, shares insights from the winter meetings. He discusses his transition from player to advisor, reflecting on his experience and its impact on player evaluation. Casali highlights the excitement in the air at the meetings and emphasizes the importance of Tony Vitello's leadership style. He also explores how automated ball-strike reviews will affect catcher roles, while fondly recalling the camaraderie of the 2021 Giants' memorable season.

"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest on Nico Hoerner updates and San Francisco signing MLB's top international prospect.--(3:30) - Giants continue to look for second baseman(8:00) - Nico Hoerner's potential fit in San Francisco(15:10) - Nolan Arenado signs with Diamondbacks(18:40) - Red Sox sign Ranger Suarez(21:50) - Giants sign top prospect Luis Hernandez(32:13) - Fan mailbag questions(47:43) - Joe Salermo joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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.--(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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's reported satisfaction with the team’s current pitching staff.--(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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.--(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 World Baseball Classic(39:02) - 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.

"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--(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 2025(21:33) - Best Giants decision(33:35) - Team MVP(36:12) - Grading Buster Posey's first season(39:52) - Bold predictions for 2026 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“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.--(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 season started today?(19:01) - Fan mailbag questions(37:56) - Bruce Bochy interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.