Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

On “Giants Talk,” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s nine-game road trip in which San Francisco went 4-5. The Giants have relied heavily on their pitching as their offense struggles -- especially their bullpen, which currently leads MLB in ERA and WHIP. Cole and Alex discuss how San Francisco's bats will be tested against the powerful Padres and Braves, the latter of which recently welcomed back former NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.

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(1:30) Recapping Marlins series, Giants take 2 of 3 but a frustrating series nonetheless

(8:30) 14 straight games with 4-runs-or-fewer – Giants have wasted a great month of pitching

(11:30) When your healthy you have pile up wins, especially when your division rivals are down

(13:00) Candidates on the roster that will make way for Jerar Encarnación's return? 

(16:30) Giants starting rotation is in a good spot with three young pitchers holding their own (Birdsong, Harrison, an Roupp)

(36:00) Previewing Giants vs Padres series at Oracle Park this week
 

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s sweep to the Detroit Tigers and offer their assessment of San Francisco’s season thus far.

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(3:40) - San Francisco's closer situation

(11:45) - Marco Luciano, Jerar Encarnación updates

(17:00) - Who is to blame for Giants' hitting struggles?

(21:50) - Where does the panic meter stand for the Giants?

(24:00) - Assessment of San Francisco's season thus far

(38:20) - Previewing Giants vs Marlins series in Miami

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series win in Washington and break down the Giants’ struggling offense. Plus, a preview of the Giants’ upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

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(2:30) - Recapping San Francisco's series win in Washington

(6:00) - Breaking down Kyle Harrison's outing vs Nationals

(11:22) - Robbie Ray's impressive season

(12:22) - San Francisco's struggling offense

(22:00) - David Villar leaves Giants

(26:00) - Giants minor league system overview

(40:00) - Giants at Tigers preview

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic review San Francisco’s disappointing series against the Kansas City Royals and explain how Justin Verlander’s injury could affect the Giants’ starting rotation.

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(7:00) - Justin Verlander placed on IL

(10:45) - Who replaces Verlander while he's on IL?

(15:10) - Reviewing Giants' series loss vs Royals

(23:00) - Hayden Birdsong'g outing vs Kansas City

(24:40) - Breaking down Patrick Bailey's recent form

(30:00) - Mailbag Questions

(50:00) - Previewing Giants vs Nationals series

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On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco series sweep over the Athletics and preview the Giants' upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. 
 

(3:00) - Takeaways from San Francisco's series sweep against the Athletics

(12:50) - NL West Overview after weekend

(15:00) - Jordan Hicks moves back to the bullpen

(24:00) - Breaking down Justin Verlander's outing against Athletics

(28:00) - Mailbag Questions

(38:00) - Previewing Giants vs Royals series at Oracle Park

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San Francisco manager Bob Melvin sits down with Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt on "Giants Talk" to explain why he felt it was necessary to shake up the team's lineup following their recent offensive struggles. 

2:15 – Breaking down Giants vs. Diamondbacks 

8:00 – How did Giants lineup changes going into series vs. D-Backs turn out? 

11:00 – Korean heritage night food 

13:30 – Another great outing for Robbie Ray 

15:45 – Christian Koss hits grand slam for his first career home run 

18:15 – Logistics of giving a home run ball back 

23:15 – Injury updates 

27:30 – Carson Whisenhunt looking great 

29:30 – Updates on Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn and Sean Hjelle 

31:00 – Remembering Evan Longoria 

34:30 – Anthony Desclafani signed by the Yankees, Rich Hill signs minor league deal 

36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Athletics 

42:00 - Bob Melvin interview

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco getting swept by the Minnesota Twins and if there is cause for concern as the team's offense continues to search for answers.

1:30 – Giants swept by Twins

5:00 – Is there a cause for concern?

8:45 – Heliot Ramos carried the Giants on offense against the Twins

9:30 – How long can they keep this up with LaMonte Wade, Jr.?

15:15 – Ryan Walker struggles again

17:00 – Camilo Doval feeling confident

19:00 – When should we be worried about Willy Adames?

21:30 – Patrick Bailey’s offense has been stagnant

25:30 – Mailbag Q's

40:00 – Giants drop to #3 in NL West

43:00 – Previewing matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco outscored the powerful Cubs and win the series in Chicago. Ron Wotus then joins the show to discuss how things are looking in Triple-A Sacramento.

1:30 – Justin Verlander’s bad luck to start his time with the Giants

4:00 – Another interesting series for Ryan Walker

7:45 – Breaking down the extra innings game vs. Cubs

12:00 – Giants have a sloppy defensive game on Monday

14:45 – Kyle Harrison deals in his first game back

19:30 – Injury updates

25:00 – Ross Stripling retires

27:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Twins

37:00 – Ron Wotus interview

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Willy Adames finally getting his break out game as a Giant and how the team bounced back against the Colorado Rockies after a disappointing loss to open the series.

2:15 – Kyle Harrison called up, Lou Trivino DFA’d

5:00 – Giants lose series opener to Rockies but bounce back and win the next two games

10:00 – Willy Adames finally has a breakout game Sunday

12:00 – Giants need Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Patrick Bailey and LaMonte Wade Jr. to find a rhythm

13:45 – Waiting for Luis Matos to power up

15:15 – Robbie Ray throws seven no hit innings

16:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald out with cracked rib

18:00 – Nick Ahmed hits open market

20:00 – Donnie Ecker fired by Rangers

24:00 – Update on Wade Meckler

25:30 – Previewing Giants matchup vs. Cubs

32:00 – Food recommendations in Chicago

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what has stood out from San Francisco's first month of the 2025 MLB season and what fans should watch out for in May.

1:00 – Recapping the Giants series vs. Padres

3:00 – How the series revealed some issues

6:45 – Padres drawing huge crowds to the games

9:00 – Who’s the Giants MVP so far?

12:00 – Biggest disappointment so far?

18:00 – Jung Hoo Lee becoming “the guy” is one of the best things to happen to the franchise in a while

22:30 – Ballpark vibes are back at Oracle Park wit the Giants playing fun baseball

24:00 – Most interesting thing so far?

27:00 – NL West check in

29:30 – Storylines in May?

35:00 – Mustache May

40:00 – Mailbag Q's

49:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rockies

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series against the Texas Rangers and preview the potential challenges in an NL West showdown with the San Diego Padres.

(1:02) – General feeling after Giants’ walk-off win over Rangers

(3:53) – Updates on the Giants’ closer situation

(5:10) – Reviewing SF’s starting rotation against Rangers

(9:00) – What to make of LaMonte Wade Jr.’s series

(12:15) – Brandon Crawford Day at Oracle Park

(20:00) - Mailbag Questions - Giants starting rotation

(31:10 – Looking forward to Giants’ short series vs Padres in San Diego

(36:30) – Oracle Park's standout attendance

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First-year general manager Zack Minasian joins "Giants Talk" to discuss what he finds most important when evaluating players, the continued development of San Francisco's pitchers and his impressions of Brandon Crawford's career in the Bay.

1:00 – Breaking down the series vs. Brewers, Giants are still winning and playing encouraging baseball

3:15 – What's going on with the closer spot?

6:45 – Should the Giants consider Tyler Rogers as the closer?

9:00 – Is this the season Logan Webb has “Logan Webbed” the most?

12:00 – Should Jordan Hicks and Hayden Birdsong swap spots?

16:15 – Is it time the Giants optioned Luis Matos?

18:30 – Unexpectedly sloppy Brewers’ defense, is Matt Chapman the best defensive player in baseball?

23:00 – Mailbag Q's

39:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rangers

46:00 – Zack Minasian Interview

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Justin Verlander was in line for his first Giants win before the Los Angeles Angels walked off San Francisco in the bottom of the ninth, break down Landen Roupp's impressive outing on Saturday and answer some mailbag questions from fans.

1:00 – Giants fall to Angels, Ryan Walker’s first blown save but still go 5-5 on road trip

5:00 – Competition in the National League

6:15 – Takeaways from the road trip

21:30 – Discussing the backup catcher situation

29:00 – Mailbag Q's

43:00 – Previewing the matchup vs. Brewers

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On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s ‘encouraging’ series split in Philadelphia, and look ahead to the series against the Los Angeles Angels.

(1:50) – Reviewing the Giants’ series split in Philadelphia

(3:30) – Breaking down Tyler Fitzgerald’s series vs Philly

(6:58) – Looking at Verlander’s outing in Giants’ loss to Phillies on Tuesday

(12:58) – Breaking down Jordan Hicks’ outing vs Phillies

(18:52) – Jung Hoo Lee’s argument with Phil Cuzzi

(27:38) – Updates Giants’ top prospects

(30:40) - Mailbag Questions

(36:30) - Previewing Giants vs Angels

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how center fielder Jung Hoo Lee has been San Francisco's best all-around player so far this season, why the team has taken such joy in cheering him on and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:00 – Giants looked great against the Yankees, Phillies are going to be a real test

4:30 – Jung Hoo Lee playing great

10:15 – Adjustments in the lineup

12:15 – Jordan Hicks has rough outing

15:15 – Robbie Ray with the 4-inning win in the rain

17:00 – All the different games and situations Jon Miller has seen throughout his career

19:00 – On people not liking Carlos Rodon on social media

25:00 – Looking around the NL West

33:00 – Mailbag Q's

39:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Phillies

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Buster Posey joins "Giants Talk" to discuss San Francisco's great start to the year, how he believes Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos have evolved this season and why the team hasn't made any roster moves yet.

1:00 – Breaking down series against the Reds

3:00 – Level of concern for Camilo Doval

8:15 – Concerned with Justin Verlander already?

13:00 – Tyler Fitzgerald struggling on offense and defense

16:00 – Concerns with the lineup

20:00 – All the walk offs the Giants have had already

24:00 – Hayden Birdsong reminding Alex of Tim Lincecum

25:45 – Landen Roupp wasted outing by Giants’ offense

27:00 – Tyler Rogers looking good this season

28:45 – Reaction to Giants’ new City Connect Jerseys

36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Yankees 

44:00 – Buster Posey Interview

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's 8-1 start to the season, how the team is overcoming adversity to find different ways to win and answer a few mailbag questions from fans.

:45 – Giants continue their hot start

3:30 – Showing shades of the 2021 team

6:00 – Willy Adames comes through in the clutch

8:00 – Randy Rodriguez impressing

12:00 – Discussing the Giants’ use of Hayden Birdsong

14:15 – Victor Robles’ catch and injury

16:00 – Jung Hoo Lee doing it all

20:00 – Vibes with fans at home opener were great

25:00 – Giants don’t have rockstars like they did with their World Series' teams

29:00 – Remembering the lineup from last time they were in first place in 2022

31:00 – Mailbag Q's

42:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Reds Pt. 2

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's hot start to the season after going 5-1 on the opening road trip, why Heliot Ramos is looking like a building block for the future. and how the team is stacking up against the rest of the NL West.

:50 – Giants get series sweep over the Houston Astros, Heliot Ramos looking fantastic to start the season

7:00 – Jordan Hicks looked great against the Astros

12:15 – Wilmer Flores tearing it up

15:30 – Landen Roupp confident in this team

19:00 – It’s still a scary time in the NL West

23:00 – Early concerns about the team?

33:30 – News from around the MLB

39:30 – Previewing the home opener and matchup against the Seattle Mariners

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco clinched their first series win of 2025 MLB season against the Cincinnati Reds behind the brilliant play of Matt Chapman and discuss how they feel about the bullpen through three games.

1:00 – On Alex’s new book

4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray’s outings

8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants’ bullpen through three games?

9:45 –Giants’ offense, Matt Chapman’s defense looking good against the Reds

11:45 – Heliot Ramos looking confident

13:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald starting off the season hesitant

16:30 – Sacramento Rivercats roster is stacked

21:00 – Mailbag Q's

33:30 – Previewing Giants at Astros

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Opening Day comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds, discuss whether fans should be worried about Logan Webb's early struggles, and reveal their bold predictions for the 2025 season.

1:00 – Updates from Alex’s trip to Cincinnati

2:30 – Positives from opening day

7:00 – Which homer to did Alex enjoy more?

10:00 – Breaking down Jung Hoo Lee's opening day performance

15:45 – Worried about Logan Webb’s opening day?

19:45 – Giants closer torture time

21:00 – Mailbag Q: What does Alex think of the new press box in Cincinnati?

25:45 – Christian Koss filling the last roster spot

28:00 – City connect jerseys leaked

30:00 – Fan Bold Predictions

35:30 – Alex and Cole’s Bold Predictions

45:00 – Actual expectations and predictions

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Bob Melvin joins "Giants Talk" to discuss the ways San Francisco can compete with the powerhouses in their division, how ace Logan Webb has grown as a leader and why Willy Adames is such a great roster fit.

:45 – Landon Roupp named final starter

5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development?

8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen

10:00 – Other opening day moves

12:15 – David Villar designated for assignment

16:30 – Looking ahead to the Giants series vs. Reds

22:00 - Bob Melvin Interview

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Logan Webb and Matt Chapman join "Giants Talk" from spring training to San Francisco's culture shift under Buster Posey, how they're building chemistry amongst teammates and previewing the challenges they'll face in the packed NL West during the 2025 MLB season.

2:45 – Kyle Harrison optioned

6:00 – Rotation speculation

7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs to start the season in the rotation

9:00 – Alex and Cole stunned by Sean Hjelle being optioned

11:00 – Jerar Encarnacion fractures wrist

14:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back in Sunday night’s game

15:15 – Sam Huff is the backup catcher

18:30 – Final spring training games no longer have any meaning

26:00 - Logan Webb & Matt Chapman interview

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Ryan Walker joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his breakout as San Francisco's closer last season, how he can carry over his success into 2025 and when he knew he could make it in the big leagues.

1:00 – Jung Hoo Lee update

7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans

10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training

11:45 – Details on media day, new promotions, changes

19:30 – New concessions & giveaways Alex is most excited for this season

25:00 – Mailbag Q's

41:00 – Ryan Walker interview

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Willy Adames joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his decision to come to San Francisco, getting to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he's excited to call Oracle Park his home stadium.

2:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back tightness, Bryce Eldridge wrist inflammation

5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing

7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic

9:00 – Landon Roupp forcing the issue for the fifth starter spot

12:00 – Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison most recent starts breakdown

18:00 – Sam Huff is probably going to be the backup catcher, Jake Lamb playing well

22:00 – Mailbag Q's

38:00 – Willy Adames Interview

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J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be.

1:00 – How’s the team looking in spring training games so far?

5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training

6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander?

9:30 – Spring training injury updates

11:00 – Former Giants at spring training

18:00 – Mailbag Q's

28:00 - J.P. Martinez Interview

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Kyle Harrison joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss the lessons he learned from his rookie season, competing for the fifth starter spot and what he’s looking to add to his pitching repertoire in 2025.

1:00 – Happenings at Giants spring training, lineups are forming

5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like?

7:00 – Breaking down the Giants' depth

15:30 – Mailbag Q's

30:00 - Kyle Harrison interview

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Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing.

Alex + Cole:

1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut

5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned

6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp

7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5th starter?

8:45 – Landon Roupp impressing

10:00 – Hoping Kyle Harrison can get his stuff back

11:40 – Guys who went off in spring training and then did nothing, and what they’re up to now

22:15 – Mailbag Q's

Bryce Eldridge:

29:40 – Why getting to spring training early was important to him

30:10 – Story on getting a selfie with Verlander when he was a kid, what it’s like having him as a teammate now

31:20 – Breaking down his short swing

33:00 – Players he looks up to: Yordon Alveraz

33:35 – On his development at first base

34:10 – How meeting Verlander and Buster was his “welcome to the league” moment

34:35 – What it was like working with Will Clark

35:20 – Who he’s looking forward to working with

35:45 – Does he hope to pitch at some point in his career?

36:45 – What he likes to do in his personal time

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Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse.

Cole + Alex:

:45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación

5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings

9:15 – Post 2026 lockout?

13:15 – Oracle Park’s Coke bottle getting a facelift?

14:45 – Mailbag Q’s

32:00 – Why Patrick Bailey is so important

Patrick Bailey:

34:15 – Reaction to winning the Gold Glove

35:05 – What his talks with Buster Posey are like

36:00 – What Jordan Hicks needs to do to take the next step

36:50 – What the key for Kyle Harrison is this season

38:05 – What he wants to see from Hayden Birdsong this season

38:45 – On Landon Roupp

39:50 – Differences between his 2024 and 2023 seasons

41:40 – On his pitch framing

42:15 – On catching for Justin Verlander

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

Alex + Cole:

1:45 – Tom Murphy update

3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center fielder

5:45 –Jordan Hicks looking good in spring training: locked into 4 spot

8:45 – Mailbag Q’s: Will we see Christian Koss this year?

10:45 – What’s up with Keaton Winn?

13:00 – Is Lee still eligible for rookie of the year?

13:45 – Can Eldridge move to the outfield?

15:00 – Should Marco Luciano try first base or left field? Along with DH?

16:45 – How long will Eldridge last in AA?

Duane Kuiper: 

19:45 – On being at spring training

21:25 – On the vibes being different this year

27:15 – On Bryce Eldridge’s home run at spring training

28:15 – Story on getting together with Aaron Judge

30:00 – Why Eldridge needs more time in the minors: “develop him, let him get his feet on the ground”

32:30 – Which young guys are standing out, strength of the bullpen

34:45 – Thoughts on the ABS system

15:10 – On meeting Willy Adames and Justin Verlander

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Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency.

1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training

4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster?

11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training

12:40 - Marco Luciano's spring training

17:20 - Logan Webb named Giants Opening Day starting pitcher for fourth consecutive season

18:52 - Giants injury updates

21:50 - Around the MLB

26:53 - Breaking down Justin Verlander's historic career

31:20 - Justin Verlander exclusive interview with Laura Britt and Alex Pavlovic

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Tyler Fitzgerald joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his transition to second base, Buster Posey’s influence on the team and his first impressions of Bryce Eldridge.

1:15 – Batting Practice at spring training

7:15 – How does Bryce Eldridge look in BP?

9:25 – LaMonte Wade Jr. taking reps in outfield at spring training

10:30 – On Buster Posey speaking to the team, establishing an identity

16:50 – Discussion on Tom Murphy

19:15 – Who do the Giants have space for?

24:00 – Mailbag Q’s

36:30 - Tyler Fitzgerald exclusive interview with Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where LaMonte Wade Jr. and Jung Hoo Lee might hit in San Francisco's lineup, why the team remains confident in Camilo Doval despite his struggles last season and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:05 – Jung Hoo Lee possibly hitting third

2:00 – LaMonte Wade Jr. leading off makes sense

5:00 – Does the Giants’ lineup have enough depth?

5:55 – Wade Jr. won’t be playing in the outfield

7:15 – Expectations of Marco Luciano in spring training

12:30 – Yusmeiro Petit spending time with Camilo Doval in spring training

16:20 – Tom Murphy having back issues

20:15 – Farhan Zaidi to LA

24:45 – Jakob Junis signs with Cleveland

25:00 – Mailbag Q’s

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the start of spring training, why San Francisco's newest pitcher Justin Verlander is wearing No. 35 and other news from around the league.

1:10 – Alex’s first meals in Arizona

2:10 – Overall feeling of spring training under Buster Posey

4:30 – What Alex has learned at spring training after day one

9:40 – What is the bullpen looking like? 

12:10 – Catching situation update

15:20 – Figuring out the DH position

20:20 – Justin Verlander wearing #35

23:00 – Catching up with Wade Meckler

26:00 – Around the league

33:45 – Mailbag Q’s

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions.

1:10 – Non-roster invitees list

5:10 – Minor moves from around the league

8:45 – Three breakout possibilities for 2025

23:00 – What’s the vibe under Buster Posey at spring training?

25:45 – Mailbag Q’s

28:50 – Will the Giants use contract deferrals like the Dodgers in the future?

30:40 – What’s the reason for Taylor Rogers trade and what’s the plan for left-handed relievers?

32:25 – Who’s Bryce Eldridge working on his defense with?

34:05 – What’s the plan with Brett Wisely?

35:30 – What does a good year for Jung Hoo Lee look like statistically?

38: 30 – Would Anthony Rizzo be a good short-term fit?

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors.

1:10 – Recent sports news

2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays

4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds

6:20 – On the Giants being under the tax line, having financial flexibility going into the season

9:00 – Giants “feel pretty set” with roster as it stands

11:10 – Win projections for this season

15:25 – How cool it was for the Rogers brothers to get to play together

18:10 – Jack Flaherty signs with Tigers

19:30 – Giants invite familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors

25:30 – Fan ideas for Giants’ promotions this season

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On "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's 2025 roster, discuss Tyler Fitzgerald's ranking on prospect lists and answer a few fan mailbag questions.

1:00 – Lineup breakdown, Giants are sneaky deep but still feel a bat short, especially when injuries pop up

3:45 – On Tyler Fitzgerald making top 10 lists

5:15 – Adames ranking feeling low

6:15 – What do you add to the infield?

7:05 – Giants seem content with Murphy as #2 catcher

8:30 – On hoping Patrick Bailey will be able stay consistent through the second half of the season

10:15 – What do you add to the outfield?

11:15 – Adding Jake Lamb to minor league deal

15:40 – Bryce Eldridge’s ranking on top 100 prospects lists 

22:00 – Discussing former first round picks

23:10 – Teams that had the most representation on prospect lists

24:45 – Prospects to look out for

26:30 – Mailbag Q’s

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic preview the Giants' pitching rotation ahead of Spring Training and how Justin Verlander will fit in with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.  Also, Cole and Alex discuss whether the Giants still plan on making other roster moves before heading to Arizona and if the Dodgers offseason could be a catalyst for change in the next CBA.

1:00   Roki Sasaki to Dodgers could be a ‘tipping point’ for outrage around MLB

14:00 Could this offseason be the catalyst for change in the next CBA?

22:00 Josuar de Jesus Gonzalez signs with Giants but still a few years away from playing in San Francisco

25:00 What to expect from the Giants rotation in 2025

38:00 Are Giants done with adding to roster heading into Spring Training?

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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the news San Francisco is out of the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, discuss whether Justin Verlander should wear No. 35 after Brandon Crawford's recent retirement and answer a couple fan mailbag questions.

:50 – Giants out on Rōki Sasaki

8:00 – Other international prospects: Josuar De Jesus Gonzales

12:45 – On Justin Verlander signing with the Giants and mentoring the young guys

16:20 – On Verlander’s health and why he feels he’s in a better place

18:20 – On Verlander possibly wearing No. 35 and talking to Brandon Crawford about it

27:00 – Verlander accidentally has wife Kate Upton’s name on his Zoom because she used it last

31:30 – Giants DFA Blake Sabol

35:30 - Ehire Adrianza retires

37:30 – Malibag Q’s

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On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos break down San Francisco's reported one-year, $15 million contract with veteran ace Justin Verlander, why the deal made sense for president of baseball operations Buster Posey and who should be the fifth starting pitcher.

Intro:

1:10 – Verlander always made sense to Alex as a one year deal

3:00 – Continues Buster’s trend trying to make the team “interesting”

4:10 – Breaking down why he got $15 million

Kontos:

6:40 – Kontos on the signing of Verlander

8:00 – Has Kontos met Verlander?

8:40 – Why he made sense for the Giants right now

11:10 – On his fastball velocity and if he’ll need to adjust how he pitches

13:40 – Who’s Kontos’ favorite for the fifth starting pitching spot?

15:50 – Kontos on Willy Adames

16:50 – If Kontos could add one more player to the roster, who would it be?

18:00 – What it was like playing against Verlander in Game 1 in 2012

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On this episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss why MLB ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks is so disappointing, how San Francisco is one of the remaining teams still in the mix for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and other ways the team can upgrade its offense for the 2025 MLB season.

1:10 – Why Corbin Burnes signing with the Diamondbacks is so disappointing

4:35 – Options now that Burnes has signed

9:50 – How confident are you in Robbie Ray this season?

12:50 – Giants should focus on upgrading the offense now, would Pete Alonso be a good fit?

16:45 – Ha-Seong Kim and Alex Bregman as other solid options, Tyler Fitzgerald’s versatility

21:50 – Giants still in the mix for Rōki Sasaki

28:35 – Mailbag Q’s

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Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together.

Intro:

:45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Paul Goldschmidt

7:15 – Giants happy with LaMonte Wade Jr at first but open to upgrading

10:15 – Pete Alonso discussion

13:35 – Potential free agent signings: Connor Joe, Mark Canha, Josh Bell, Justin Turner

18:40 – Walker Buehler, Joc Pederson, Sean Manaea signed

22:20 – Difference between if the Giants get Corbin Burnes or not: “if you’re a Giants fan you should probably feel better than you did 2 weeks ago”

25:30 – Farhan Zaidi’s interview, potential landing spots

29:00 – On getting recommendations for setting lineups

32:30 – Preview of Minasian brothers’ interview, background on their family

Zack & Perry Minasian:

36:00 - On playing board games as kids

37:10 - Which brother is more competitive?

38:00 - On their brother that doesn't work in baseball

38:45 - What prepared them for these roles?

39:30 - How often do they talk?

40:20 - If Perry thought Zack had a chance at the GM position

42:00 - What trading together is like

43:40 - Is Perry watching the Giants more now?

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Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese superstar pitcher Rōki Sasaki.

Intro:

:40 – Will the Giants get Corbin Burnes?

3:55 – Reporting on if Burnes prefers a short-term deal and why Giants would prefer a longer-term deal

6:00 – Cole is over one-and-done deals but Alex likes them

8:15 – Options if the Giants don’t sign Burnes?

11:50 –  Why Giants are a good spot for Rōki Sasaki?

16:00 – Kyle Tucker signs, what Giants would have had to give up to get him

Bob Melvin:

21:30 - How it's been working with Buster Posey

22:45 - On his initial conversation with Posey

23:50 - Being empowered to run his department by Posey

24:45 - How he envisions the Giants' lineup

26:00 - On being more accountable

27:15 - Piecing together the Giants' lineup

28:45 - Expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval

30:45 - Upside of pitching group

32:00 - Why Kyle Harrison is "hungrier"

33:00 - Update on Marco Luciano

34:00 - Melvins' message getting ready for camp

35:00 - What Giants will play like in 2025

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Willy Adames joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision for his future, his excitement to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he chose to wear #2.

Intro:

:55 - Willy Adames press conference break down

3:05 - How the Adames deal went down

3:50 - Kyle Tucker available

6:00 - First base and DH options

7:05 - Corbin Burnes speculation

Willy Adames:

8:40 - Why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision

9:40 - On if the Giants made assurances that they will compete

10:20 - On the city of San Francisco

11:10 - How he celebrated after signing his contract

11:55 - If he’s spoked to Logan Webb or any other teammates yet

12:55 - On being a "connecter" teammate

13:45 - On hitting at Oracle

14:40 - His excitement for playing alongside Matt Chapman

15:10 - Why he chose to wear #2

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Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the Willy Adames signing, why the Giants were out on Juan Soto's free agency and gives his thoughts on Rōki Sasaki.

Intro:

1:00 – Roki Sasaki speculation

3:45 – Corbin Burnes speculation

Buster Posey:

6:20 - Buster Posey on his experience so far at the MLB Winter Meetings

7:00  – When in the process Willy Adames became the guy for the Giants

7:45 – On speaking with Logan Webb and Adames as they build the roster

8:30 – Why they were out on Juan Soto

9:30 – On the pitching market

10:20 – On if they will meet with Rōki Sasaki

11:50 – On connecting back to the World Series years and players

13:15 – How does he anticipate using his former teammates?

14:45 – On understanding the importance of the team’s history and players

15:40 – Best and worst part of the new job

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the league's reaction to the Giants' reported Willy Adames agreement, how it has brought clarity to San Francisco's infield, and discuss the latest updates on Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan Hicks and Camilo Doval.

1:00 – Reactions to reported Willy Adames signing

6:30 – Plan to introduce Adames this week

7:00 – Clarity on the in-field lineup

8:30 – Updates on Jung Hoo Lee, Camilo Doval, and Jordan Hicks

21:00 – Michael Conforto signs with the Dodgers

23:30 – Juan Soto signs record contract with the Mets

30:10 – Alex Cobb signs with the Tigers

33:30 – MLB Winter Meetings auction

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' reported seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy Adames and what this means for the rest of San Francisco's offseason plans.

:45 – Giants reportedly agree to record contract with Willy Adames

4:30 – Details on contract

6:20 – Breaking down Buster Posey’s first deal, why getting it done before Juan Soto signs was important

9:00 – Any red flags about Adames?

12:00 – How good can Giants’ infield be?

17:00 – Are the Giants changing their perception with this deal?

19:00 – What do the rest of the Winter Meetings look like for the Giants?

23:00 – Do the Giants now have a “star player?”

27:00 – Buster establishing the Giants’ identity

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Brandon Crawford's legacy in San Francisco after he announced his retirement, what Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers means and what Buster Posey should look to accomplish at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings.

:45 – Discussing Brandon Crawford’s retirement and legacy with the Giants

7:15 – Alex and Cole's favorite Crawford moment

11:00 – Blake Snell signs with the Dodgers

18:30 – On the Dodgers’ deferred contracts, should more teams spend?

24:30 – What does Snell to LA mean for the Giants pursuit of a starting pitcher?

27:45 – Other recent MLB signings

30:45 – Rob Manfred and the “golden at-bat” rule

35:15 – What should Buster Posey look to accomplish at the Winter Meetings?

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants' possible outfield lineup next season, how the team can balance free agency with playing time for young players, and if Madison Bumgarner could return to San Francisco as an advisor.

1:00 – What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season

5:45 – Free agency vs. giving young players opportunities

8:00 – On having a different left-fielder every year since Barry Bonds

10:00 – Alyssa Nakken leaves

15:00 – Bobby Evans rejoins the team along with Jeff Berry

20:40 – Contracts tendered for LaMonte Wade Jr., Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers as Austin Warren re-signs

22:00 – Awards season review

23:30 – Carson Ragsdale and Carson Seymour are added to the 40-man roster

24:30 – Madison Bumgarner coming back to the Giants as an advisor?

Duane Kuiper:

27:15 – Duane Kuiper on watching a World Series game with Mike Krukow

29:45 – On Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations

35:20 – Which positions the Giants need to fill this offseason

39:00 – On who he expects to play in the outfield next season

41:50 – Going on the Giants Hawaii trip

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New San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sits down with Alex Pavlovic to discuss the team's identity and why his lifetime around baseball makes him a good fit for the position. Cole Kuiper and Alex also break down Randy Winn's new role with the team and answer fan's mailbag questions.

Intro:

1:00 - Randy Winn named Vice President of Player Development

7:00 - Austin Slater signs with the Chicago White Sox

9:00 - Which Giants will be back after the non-tender deadline?

12:15 - Mailbag Q’s

Zack Minasian:

22:10 - On becoming a new dad and GM

23:20 - What an interview with Buster Posey is like

24:15 - If the thought he had a chance at the job after Posey's press conference

25:30 - On scouting  Posey when he was a player

27:00 - On the moment he got the GM job

27:45 - What moves he feels stand out in his career

29:00 - Why pitching and defense need to be the Giants' identity moving forward

31:00 - On confidence in Giants' current pitching,

32:45 - Tyler Fitzgerald maybe moving to 2nd and if they need to upgrade shortstop

33:30 - Breaking down the outfield situation

36:00 - On Luis Matos and Marco Luciano's development, expectations for next season

38:50 - On Randy Winn becoming VP of player development, how they plan on approaching player development

41:45 - His background growing up in MLB clubhouses, on the validation from getting the GM job

44:30 - Dynamic between him and his brother Perry, who's GM of the Angels

48:20 - On Tommy Lasorda being his godfather

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the Giants' possible infield lineup next season, including if free-agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim could make his way to San Francisco this offseason, along with other possible options this offseason

1:00 – Explaining what the GM meetings are for

2:50 – Uncertainty for the Giants' offseason

9:20 – Why so many former Giants are working together elsewhere

12:50 – Juan Soto watch begins

15:00 – Giants’ infielders breakdown

17:20 – Could Ha-Seong Kim sign with the Giants?

22:00 – Could Willy Adames sign with the Giants?

26:30 – Can Bryce Eldridge continue his “meteoric” rise?

31:35 – What does the future look like for Tyler Fitzgerald & Casey Schmitt?

34:00 – Around the MLB

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