

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 17, 2022 • 43min
Giants' free agency strategy, Dodgers' big addition and Kris Bryant's decision
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.

Mar 15, 2022 • 31min
Carlos Rodon’s high potential, power hitter search and other takeaways from free agency
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact new Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will have on the rotation, if they are still in the market for a big-name power hitter and the chances Freddie Freeman makes his way to the Dodgers(2:05) What do Giants fans need to know about Rodon? (7:30) Giants sign Junis, Martinez to deals(13:36) Will Giants sign a power hitter? (19:57) Kershaw re-signs with Dodgers (25:33) Is Freeman on his way to LA? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2022 • 21min
Emergency podcast: MLB lockout ends; what comes next for Giants
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the breaking news of MLB and MLBPA agreeing to terms on a new CBA and what this means for the Giants moving forward. (1:05) MLB, MLBPA come to new agreement(4:30) How will the schedule pan out for Giants? (9:36) What moves will the Giants make now? (15:57) How packed will the stadium 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.

Mar 9, 2022 • 33min
Luis Matos, Marco Luciano and other minor league camp takeaways
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper give their takeaways from the Giants minor league camp in Arizona, including the promise Luis Matos has shown and Marco Luciano's big league potential. Plus, hear from former Giant Travis Ishikawa on what it’s like working in the Giants organization and if the young players know his history in San Francisco.(1:05) MLB, MLBPA making strides on negotiations (9:30) Which players are standing out at minor league camp? (17:36) Wotus, Bochy in Arizona helping minor leaguers (22:57) Do younger Giants know about the franchise's history?(29:13) Ishikawa on coaching in the Giants’ organization Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 2022 • 39min
MLB lockout continues; Impact on Giants moving forward
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest news surrounding the Giants, including MLB cancelling the first two series of the 2022 regular season and the impact that has on the team. Then, prospect Will Wilson joins the show to discuss the impact of Brandon Crawford and how he uses technology to become a better baseball player. (1:05) MLB cancels first two series of 2022 season (6:30) What comes next in negotiations? (12:36) Giants players vocal during lockout (18:57) When will Opening Day be for the MLB? (26:13) Wilson on his favorite part of spring training (30:22) Wilson shares the impact Crawford has had on his fielding (34:33) Wilson on how virtual reality is helping his batting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 2022 • 26min
Giants' future, prospect development with 2021 first-round pick Will Bednar
Giants 2021 first-round pick Will Bednar joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his experience with the Giants since being drafted, the progress he has made working with the San Francisco's coaches and his excitement for the upcoming season.(2:05) How important is Bednar to the Giants' future? (6:40) Bednar on his fantastic college career (13:36) Bednar discusses his time since the MLB draft(18:57) Bednar on how he has prepared for the upcoming season (24:13) Bednar on his excitement for the new season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 2022 • 50min
Potential DH options in 2022, top moments of Giants pitchers hitting
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest news surrounding the MLB lockout, share some possible Giants DH options heading into 2022 and reminisce about the best hitting pitchers in franchise history.(1:45) MLB lockout still going as spring training is delayed (8:10) DH options for the Giants (18:36) Could the Giants be active on the trade market? (25:07) Favorite memories of Giants pitchers hitting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 2022 • 32min
Posey's retirement, Kapler's managerial style and Webb's ace potential with Will Clark
Will Clark joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his jersey being retired by the Giants, how he knew it was time to retire and what the future holds for Logan Webb. (1:05) Should Will Clark be in the Hall of Fame? (8:40) Clark on his jersey retirement (15:36) Clark discusses when you know it's time to retire (23:07) Clark reveals what impressed him most from the Giants last season (27:13) Clark on Logan Webb’s bright future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 2022 • 40min
Seiya Suzuki, Kris Bryant and other Giants’ free-agent targets
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss if the Giants should make a splashy move and go all in for Seiya Suzuki, the chances Kris Bryant returns and other right-handed hitters who could be on San Francisco’s radar.(1:05) Baseball lockout threatens start of Spring Training (5:00) Which songs remind you of baseball? (11:36) Could the Giants land Seiya Suzuki? (17:29) Will Bryant be back in San Francisco next season? (22:33) Is Trevor Story a possibility for the Giants? (29:22) Should the Giants bring back Matt Duffy? (32:33) Are we seeing the peak LA, SF rivalry? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 2022 • 24min
Kuip on Bonds’ Baseball Hall of Fame omission, 'flawed' system
Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Barry Bonds falling short of enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame during his final year of eligibility and why he still thinks Bonds will make it to Cooperstown in the future. (1:30) Bonds falls short of Baseball Hall during final year of eligibility (5:40) Bonds now moves to “Era Committee” to decide Baseball Hall fate (8:36) Kuip shares his thoughts on Bonds falling short (15:19) Kuip on Bonds’ impact on ‘Kruk and Kuip’ (21:22) Kuip shares his favorite memory of Bonds Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


