Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants' disappointing season, the areas where the team can improve the roster during the offseason and what he would do if he was the GM. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the struggles faced this season and which players might be done with their Giants’ career.(1:02) Giants swept by Padres, seemingly out of playoff contention (7:24) Do the Giants need to add a star? (13:09) Discussing Webb’s comments (19:01) Should Giants call up prospects for experience? (26:19) Who will be back next season? (34:14) Kuip on the Giants’ disappointing season (36:10) Kuip discusses why he is looking forward to the offseason Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the importance of the upcoming series against the Padres for the Giants’ playoff hopes and if the number of injuries will be too much for the team to overcome. Then, Alex and Cole switch gears to discuss the farm system and the bright future of two prospects. (1:36) Is this week make or break for the Giants? (9:24) Injury bug taking its toll on San Francisco (13:09) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule (18:01) Do the Giants deserve to make the playoffs? (22:19) How are the Giants’ minor leagues looking? (30:14) Will the Giants spend this offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the future holds for Brandon Belt, why the Giants don’t have any excuses for their struggles this season and what he looks for when the new schedule comes out. Plus, Alex and Cole break down if the Giants regret not trading Carlos Rodón and if their playoff chances are over. (1:16) Giants split series in Detroit (6:24) Is Rodón destined to opt out at season’s end? (10:09) What to make of Belt’s knee injury(21:41) Looking at the Giants 2023 schedule (30:54) Kuip on Belt’s struggles, Longoria’s future (38:51) Looking at the Giants' 2023 schedule Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Brandon Belt’s recent struggles and what it means for his Giants future, Evan Longoria’s continued solid play and why San Francisco needs to watch Camilo Doval’s usage. Plus, Marco Scutaro and Reggie Crawford join Alex for exclusive one-on-one interviews.(1:16) Giants drop series to Rockies in Denver (6:24) Will Longoria be back next season? (10:09) Can Belt turn around his recent struggles? (21:41) Scutaro on being traded to the Giants (27:54) Scutaro reveals the meaning behind his looking up moment (31:51) Crawford on progressing as a hitter and pitcher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to break down his recent walk-off calls and the Giants' bullpen issues. Alex and Cole share initial impressions of first-round pick Reggie Crawford, the Giants' offense heating up, and Luis Gonzalez getting optioned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants can get back into the NL Wild Card race, starting with their four-game series against the Diamondbacks. Alex sat down with Ryan Vogelsong to reflect on the 2012 World Series team, and comparing the Giants' top pitching prospect Kyle Harrison to Madison Bumgarner.1:10 Looking back on the Giants-Pirates series9:30 How can the Giants get back into the NL Wild Card race?13:30 Reaction to Fernando Tatis Jr's suspension 23:15 Highlights from the 2012 reunion32:30 Ryan Vogelsong sits down with Alex Pavlovic37:00 Vogelsong reveals number one question he gets from fans when he returns to San Francisco38:30 Vogelsong remembers reaction to seeing the Fox graphic during the 2012 World Series43:00 Vogelsong compares Kyle Harrison to Madison Bumgarner Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ path to the post season as the team makes a push for the playoff, and if that push will be hindered by the injury bug, including an update on Joey Bart. Plus, they reminisce on the 2012 season ahead of the reunion.(1:31) How does losing the series to the Padres shape the Giants' playoff chances?(3:59) Did Manny Machado’s walk-off change Giants fans’ perspective of Tyler Rodgers? Alex Pavlovic compares it to Santiago Casilla.(7:25) Alex and Cole look at the state of the Giants’ bullpen(11:05) Camilo Doval has the hardest pitch in Giants history, but does he have another level?(12:56) How should Gabe Kapler manage Camilo Doval down the stretch?(13:59) Brandon Crawford to Joey Bart was the defensive play of the year.(21:35) Is this next two weeks make or break for the Giants' playoff hopes?(23:38) Injury update: Will Joey Bart return for the weekend series? And other injuries the Giants might be dealing with down the stretch.(26:54) Minor League update: Matt Frisbee dealing in the minor leagues and other prospects to watch(28:49) Alex and Cole reminisce on the 2012 team ahead of the teams reunion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Clark joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the advice he gave Joey Bart after his tough start to the season, what the future holds for the Giants with the youth movement in the farm system and how it feels to have his jersey retired by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper discuss if the series win against the A’s is a turning point for the Giants. (1:36) Giants' bats wake up vs A’s (6:24) Will the Giants make a run for the Wild Card? (15:09) Clark on his jersey retirement (20:34) Clark details why he connected with the fans (27:12) Clark discusses his relationship with Posey (33:42) Clark on his advice for Bart (38:14) Clark describes the promise of the Giants' farm system Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farhan Zaidi joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the Giants’ pursuit of Juan Soto, the reasons San Francisco decided to hold steady at the MLB trade deadline and what the future holds for some of the standout prospects in the minors. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper weigh in on the passing of Vin Scully and Gabe Kapler’s first ejection as the Giants manager. (1:36) Discussing the passing of Vin Scully(6:24) Giants’ struggles against Dodgers continue (11:09) Breaking down Kapler’s ejection (21:01) Farhan on why the Giants kept Rodón (30:12) Farhan details the focus on improving the defense (34:22) Farhan on the future of some top prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ decision to hold on to Carlos Rodón and Joc Pederson, the reasons San Francisco parted ways with Darin Ruf and Curt Casali and where the team stands in the NL West after the Padres made the blockbuster trade for Juan Soto and the Dodgers acquired Joey Gallo.(1:36) Giants keep Rodón, Pederson at deadline(6:09) Ruf headed to Mets in trade(13:09) What does Casali trade mean for Bart?(17:31) Padres acquire Soto from Nationals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.