Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Dalton Johnson discuss the changes to this year's MLB draft rules, the local ties of likely top pick Spencer Torkelson, the Giants' needs, why Tyler Soderstrom is always connected to the Giants, some other options for them at No. 13, and why having two extra picks will be a huge advantage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Giants hitting coach Justin Viele talks about getting that job as a 29-year-old, what it was like playing with Mike Yastrzemski in the minors, the three things he focuses on with his hitting philosophy, using PlayStation to scout the National League, what he tells Gabe Kapler during Zoom simulations, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the newest Giants Insider Podcast, former Giant and four-time World Series champion Javier Lopez joins Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic to discuss if baseball will be back this summer and how he would have handled this situation as a player. Plus, he details his favorite memory from his time in San Francisco and what it was like facing Barry Bonds.(2:13) MLB proposes new deal to players union (7:25) How has it been at home? (10:10) What should a player want to know from their union? (14:33) How as a player would you handle this? (17:50) Would you like a shorten season? (21:35) Do you like the new relief pitcher rule? (24:52) How was it pitching to Barry Bonds? (29:44) Favorite Giants memory (35:00) What are you missing about baseball? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Giants Insider Podcast, Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Rob Brantly to discuss his time as a journeyman in the MLB, Buster Posey's leadership and the managing style of Gabe Kapler.(3:40) How is it working out at home?(6:50) What will players lose if there is no season?(10:10) What is Kapler's approach as Manager?(13:01) What has stood out from your time with Buster Posey?(15:04) How are the Giants young players developing?(19:24) What is the key to staying in MLB?(21:41) What have you learned from your MLB playing days? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants catcher Tyler Heineman joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss what it's like to learn from Buster Posey and being teammates with Brandon Crawford. Plus, Tyler details how he has been connecting with Giants fans during this time and what he misses most about sports.(3:40) How has quarantine been for you?(7:25) How do you keep your mind mentally ready?(10:41) Who should you watch out for on the Giants?(14:31) What is is like playing with Buster Posey?(18:37) How was playing college baseball at UCLA?(24:01) What is it like to watch your brother play in the MLB?(26:50) Connecting with Giants fans during quarantine(32:20) What do you miss about sports? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest Giants Insider Podcast, Alex Pavlovic is joined by sportswriter John Shea, who co-wrote the book, "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" with Willie Mays. They discuss how the book came about, the process of interviewing former presidents and some new things he learned in the process.(3:39) How did book happen? (7:22) How was it interviewing Willie? (10:27) What new things did you learn? (14:21) How many home runs should Mays have? (17:07) What does Willie think of his famous catch? (19:55) How does Willie view the new era of the MLB (25:31) How was the process of interviewing for book? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants outfielder Austin Slater joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giant Insider Podcast to discuss what he has been up to during quarantine, if players will need another more time to get ready and what he misses most about sports. (3:00) What are you doing to pass the time?(4:10) Should there be another small Spring Training?(6:42) What will it be like to play games without fans?(11:24) Drafted out of High School by the Dodgers(15:12) Do you miss paying the infield?(21:44) What do you miss most about sports?(23:41) What sport do you like to watch the most? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants Announcer Mike Krukow and Author Joan Ryan joined Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss her new new book, "Intangibles." In her book, Joan details some example of team chemistry from the Giants organization over the years. From Barry Bonds to Matt Duffy, you don't want to miss these behind-the-scenes stories!(4:25) Book "Intangibles" dives into Giants' team chemistry(6:00) Mike Krukow discusses his history with Joan(12:14) Who was the leader of the 2010 Giants? (17:27) How was the clubhouse after the Giants lost to the Angels?(21:31) Does Barry Bonds get a bad reputation?(28:11) How did the Matt Duffy trade affect the Giants? (32:20) What are Gabe Kapler’s thoughts on team chemistry? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giants Insider Podcast to discuss his MLB debut, how he has been keeping his arm in shape and this year's shortened Spring Training. Plus, did you know he was a twin?(3:20) How have you been keeping your arm ready? (5:36) What did this Spring Training tell you about your game?(8:20) How do you prepare for your unknown role?(12:55) Did you ever doubt yourself? (18:11) Twin brother Taylor plays for Twins(25:03) How did it feel to finally get called up?(28:07) What is your best twin story? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giant and current San Jose Giants Hitting Coach Pat Burrell joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss his new job, the talent in the farm system and his relationship with Gabe Kapler. (2:50) Hired as San Jose Giants Hitting Coach(7:22) How do you plan to coach this season?(11:03) How different is baseball now compared to the past?(15:40) Talent Giants have in farm system (20:52) Pat's relationship with Gabe Kapler Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.