Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ sweep of the Guardians in Cleveland, Mike Yastrzemski's struggles to start the season and what Thairo Estrada’s hot start means for the eventual return of Tommy La Stella. Plus, can Carlos Rodón's continue his historic start to the season?(1:41) Giants sweep Guardians in Cleveland(9:11) Kapler on Yaz’s struggles to start the season(12:17) How close is La Stella to a rehab stint?(16:14) Pavs recaps his trip to Cleveland(25:22) Looking ahead to the Giants-Mets series(32:20) Can the Giants count on their offense 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 Duane Kuiper to discuss Alyssa Nakken’s historic MLB debut, Logan Webb's hot start and to reveal how it has felt to be back at Oracle Park. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the argument between the Giants and Padres over baseball’s “unwritten rules.”(1:30) Giants ruffle feathers by breaking “unwritten rules” (9:41) How will the rest of the league react to the Giants? (15:57) Richardson, Shildt share embrace after incident (21:14) Nakken makes MLB history (35:22) Kuip breaks down his Opening Day call (41:13) Kuip on Nakken’s historic debut 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’ opening series against the Miami Marlins, Heliot Ramos’ MLB debut, Brandon Belt’s epic entrance on Opening Day and the impressive performance from new Giants starter Carlos Rodón. (1:30) Giants take down Marlins in season opener (7:41) Discussing Belt’s Opening Day entrance (14:17) Ramos shines in MLB debut(22:14) Rodon's Giants tenure off to solid start(26:22) Takeaways from the Giants’ opening series (32:13) Looking ahead to 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 Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ chances in the NL West, how Logan Webb compares to Tim Lincecum and why the potential starting rotation is key to the success of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole share their National League award predictions and reveal who they have winning the World Series.(2:30) Giants start their season Friday against Marlins(7:41) How will the Giants do this season?(13:17) Will Webb win the NL CY Young award?(20:14) Laura Britt discusses joining Giants’ coverage(28:22) Kuip forecasts the NL West for the 2022 season(34:13) Kuip discusses the Giants' starting rotation 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 CEO Larry Baer to discuss San Francisco’s mindset targeting free agents this past offseason, how Buster Posey could be involved with the team moving forward and the potential of the Giants playing international games in the coming years.(2:30) Giants’ City Connect jerseys will return this season(7:11) What will Giants' Opening Day roster look like?(13:17) Keeping an eye on the Giants' minor leaguers(20:14) Will Bart continue his hot spring training?(26:22) What impact will Kimbrel have on Dodgers?(30:13) Baer on staying in contact with Posey(35:30) Baer discusses the Giants' offseason spending 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 Duane Kuiper to discuss some bold predictions for the Giants' upcoming season, what impact Evan Longoria’s injury has on the start of the season and if fans should be worried Brandon Belt hasn’t played in spring training yet.(3:30) Longoria has surgery, out for start of season (9:11) Should fans be worried about Belt? (15:17) What kind of season will Yaz have this year? (21:54) How good can the Giants' rotation be? (28:22) Kuip on getting to meet the Giants players (33:13) Kuip shares who has stood out during spring training 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 pitcher Sean Hjelle to discuss his time in the organization, how he views spring training and how he plans to utilize his unique skillset. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joey Bart’s expectations for the season and why San Francisco won’t name Camilo Doval as the full-time closer(4:30) Giants acquire utility man Luke Williams(8:36) What should fans expect from Joey Bart?(18:17) What effect will Posey’s retirement have on Bart?(23:54) Will Doval be the Giants closer?(29:22) Roberts says Dodgers will win World Series in 2022(36:33) Hjelle on his time with the Giants organization(40:30) Hjelle shares his take on spring training 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 latest from Giants spring training, including the team coming to agreements with outfielders Darin Ruf and Mike Yastrzemski, the impact the two can have on the 2022 season and why some recent MLB rule changes could hurt San Francisco this year.(1:05) Will LaMonte build off his success from last season?(5:50) Ruf signs two-year deal with Giants(10:26) Who will make the Opening Day roster?(17:20) MLB announces rule changes for 2022 season(28:33) Giants’ youth shining in spring training games(34:33) How important will Flores be this season? 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 new Giants outfielder Joc Pederson to discuss signing with the Giants, his relationship with Farhan Zaidi and what it was like to face Tim Lincecum. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Trevor Story signing with the Red Sox and what that means for the Giants’ infield this season. (1:05) Story signs with Red Sox (7:30) Should Giants be more aggressive with big-name targets? (12:06) What will the Giants' infield look like this season? (19:20) Spring training takeaways (25:33) Standouts from spring training (32:22) Pederson on signing with the Giants (36:33) Pederson discusses facing Lincecum 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 flurry of free agency moves in MLB, including the Giants signing Joc Pederson and the Dodgers bringing in Freddie Freeman. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the Kris Bryant heading to the Rockies and how the newly announced updates to the schedule hurt the Giants.(1:05) Freeman, Dodgers agree to deal(7:30) Giants sign Pederson to one-year deal(12:36) Bryant signs with Rockies(19:20) Should the Giants have been more aggressive in free agency?(23:33) Suzuki headed to Cubs(33:22) MLB announces updated 2022 schedule(40:33) Giants' spring training games starting March 18th Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.