Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent struggles the Giants have had against the NL's top teams, if injuries are to blame for the disappointing weekend against the Padres and when they can expect their injured players to return. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joe Panik’s retirement and what he meant to the organization.(1:10) Giants struggle against Padres(7:28) Kapler, Wood on the Giants’ recent struggles(14:09) Is Yaz back to his normal self?(17:28) Looking back at Panik’s career(24:05) Giants hit with injury bug as Belt, Wade Jr. hit the IL(30:10) Minor League update 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 recent return of Tommy La Stella, the decision to demote Luis González and the impact Thairo Estrada is having on the Giants’ roster. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joey Bart's recent struggles and preview the upcoming series against the Padres.(2:11) Giants nab series win in Colorado(7:10) What will La Stella bring to the Giants' lineup?(12:28) Estrada shines for Giants against Rockies(19:09) Will Casali start to play more as Bart struggles?(24:28) González continues hot streak in minors(29:05) Looking at the Giants’ minor league system(34:10) Previewing the Giants-Padres series 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 are joined by Giants hitting coach Justin Viele to discuss the impact Gabe Kapler has had on his coaching career, how he ended up with the Giants and how San Francisco uses different methods to teach hitting. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Maurico Dubón trade, Tommy La Stella’s close return and the struggles of Carlos Rodón.(1:11) Dubón traded to Astros(7:54) Can the Giants count on a healthy La Stella?(16:14) Bart, González homer off Pujols(24:19) Rodón struggles against Cardinals(30:04) Giants-Rockies series preview(41:12) Viele on his playing career(44:10) Viele discusses the start of his coaching journey(47:38) Viele shares Kapler’s influence on his career Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss how Joey Bart can progress and reach his big league potential, the adjustment Carlos Rodón can make to lengthen his outings and how the Giants utilize their bullpen.(1:11) Giants sweep Rockies(7:54) Longoria returns from IL(17:14) How can MLB help grow the game?(22:19) Giants announce advertisements for jerseys(30:02) Kapler on Rodón’s pitching style(37:50) Kapler on how he utilizes the bullpen 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’ series split against the Cardinals, the celebration Saturday afternoon for Buster Posey and the impact the returning Giants will have on the season moving forward. Plus, former Giant Matt Cain joins Alex to discuss Posey’s impact on his career and why it was so successful.(2:31) Giants split series with Cardinals(5:54) Belt, Yaz return to Giants' lineup(12:14) Will Giants’ offense continue hot streak?(15:19) Recapping Buster Posey Day(25:20) What does Posey’s future hold?(27:35) Cain on Posey’s impact 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 if the Giants’ numerous injuries are finally catching up to them, his friendship with Buster Posey and if he thinks the baseballs have been deadened this season. (1:31) Giants’ injuries starting to catch up to them (6:54) When can we expect Wade Jr.’s return? (15:14) Joc faces Dodgers for first time as a Giant(23:33) When will injured Giants return? (34:20) Kuip on changes to the baseballs(45:35) Kuip discusses his friendship with Posey 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 are joined by Farhan Zaidi to discuss the shuffle of roster moves for the Giants, the impact Buster Posey had on the signing of Carlos Rodón and what the future hold for Heliot Ramos.(1:31) Giants' struggles against Nationals(8:54) How important is the Giants' depth?(16:14) Roster now capped at 26 players(23:33) Did Webb set the bar too high last season?(30:20) Looking ahead to the Giants-Dodgers series(39:35) Farhan on the Giants' roster moves(43:20) Farhan reveals what has impressed him about Rodón(46:50) Farhan on their continued battle with the Dodgers 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 impact Joc Pederson’s injury will have on the Giants' lineup, the potential returns of Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. and why the Giants still have faith in Darin Ruf despite his recent struggles.(2:11) Pederson injures groin vs. A’s(7:12) Giants finish 13-game, 13-day stretch(11:54) Kapler on Ruf’s recent struggles(20:14) Giants announce new roster moves(26:33) Nationals make their way to San Francisco 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’ reputation across MLB, why Joc Pederson has been a perfect fit in San Francisco, and when Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. could return to the starting lineup. Plus, Giants third base coach Mark Hallberg joins Giants Talk to weigh in on his baseball history and his friendship with Buster Posey.(1:11) What is the Giants' reputation across the MLB?(4:12) Giants ruffle more feathers against Nationals(8:17) Pederson shining with Giants(15:14) How soon will Yaz return?(22:02) Looking ahead to the Bay Bridge Series(29:20) Hallberg on taking over for Wotus(33:35) Hallberg on his friendship with Posey 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 impact Alex Cobb’s injury will have on the Giants short term, Logan Webb’s first loss since last May and when LaMonte Wade Jr. could return to San Francisco's lineup. Plus, Can Rodon keep this up all season?(1:41) How much has the weather effected the Giants on the trip?(5:11) Webb suffers first loss since last May(12:17) Has MLB improved their replay system?(21:14) Cobb suffers injury in start vs. Mets(26:22) Could Wade Jr. return next week? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.