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Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Apr 3, 2025 • 46min

What we learned from Giants' impressive road trip to begin 2025 season

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 season7:00 – Jordan Hicks looked great against the Astros12:15 – Wilmer Flores tearing it up15:30 – Landen Roupp confident in this team19:00 – It’s still a scary time in the NL West23:00 – Early concerns about the team?33:30 – News from around the MLB39:30 – Previewing the home opener and matchup against the Seattle Mariners
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Mar 31, 2025 • 37min

Matt Chapman's all-around brilliance leads Giants to series win vs. Reds

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 book4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray’s outings8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants’ bullpen through three games?9:45 –Giants’ offense, Matt Chapman’s defense looking good against the Reds11:45 – Heliot Ramos looking confident13:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald starting off the season hesitant16:30 – Sacramento Rivercats roster is stacked21:00 – Mailbag Q's33:30 – Previewing Giants at Astros
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Mar 28, 2025 • 49min

Reaction to Giants' Opening Day comeback win, bold predictions for 2025

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 Cincinnati2:30 – Positives from opening day7:00 – Which homer to did Alex enjoy more?10:00 – Breaking down Jung Hoo Lee's opening day performance15:45 – Worried about Logan Webb’s opening day?19:45 – Giants closer torture time21:00 – Mailbag Q: What does Alex think of the new press box in Cincinnati?25:45 – Christian Koss filling the last roster spot28:00 – City connect jerseys leaked30:00 – Fan Bold Predictions35:30 – Alex and Cole’s Bold Predictions45:00 – Actual expectations and predictions 
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Mar 26, 2025 • 45min

Bob Melvin reveals how Giants can compete in stacked NL West

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 starter5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development?8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen10:00 – Other opening day moves12:15 – David Villar designated for assignment16:30 – Looking ahead to the Giants series vs. Reds22:00 - Bob Melvin Interview
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Mar 24, 2025 • 49min

Logan Webb, Matt Chapman detail Giants' culture shift under Buster Posey

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 optioned6:00 – Rotation speculation7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs to start the season in the rotation9:00 – Alex and Cole stunned by Sean Hjelle being optioned11:00 – Jerar Encarnacion fractures wrist14:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back in Sunday night’s game15:15 – Sam Huff is the backup catcher18:30 – Final spring training games no longer have any meaning26:00 - Logan Webb & Matt Chapman interview
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Mar 20, 2025 • 55min

Ryan Walker discusses Giants breakout, continuing success in 2025

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 update7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training11:45 – Details on media day, new promotions, changes19:30 – New concessions & giveaways Alex is most excited for this season25:00 – Mailbag Q's41:00 – Ryan Walker interview
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Mar 17, 2025 • 50min

Why Willy Adames is excited to call Oracle Park home

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 inflammation5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic9:00 – Landon Roupp forcing the issue for the fifth starter spot12:00 – Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison most recent starts breakdown18:00 – Sam Huff is probably going to be the backup catcher, Jake Lamb playing well22:00 – Mailbag Q's38:00 – Willy Adames Interview
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Mar 13, 2025 • 44min

How J.P. Martinez plans to make immediate impact on Giants' pitchers

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 training6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander?9:30 – Spring training injury updates11:00 – Former Giants at spring training18:00 – Mailbag Q's28:00 - J.P. Martinez Interview
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Mar 10, 2025 • 36min

Kyle Harrison details lessons learned from his rookie season

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 forming5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like?7:00 – Breaking down the Giants' depth15:30 – Mailbag Q's30:00 - Kyle Harrison interview
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Mar 6, 2025 • 38min

Bryce Eldridge breaks down his powerful swing, taking cues from Yordan Álvarez

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 cut5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5th starter?8:45 – Landon Roupp impressing10:00 – Hoping Kyle Harrison can get his stuff back11:40 – Guys who went off in spring training and then did nothing, and what they’re up to now22:15 – Mailbag Q'sBryce Eldridge:29:40 – Why getting to spring training early was important to him30:10 – Story on getting a selfie with Verlander when he was a kid, what it’s like having him as a teammate now31:20 – Breaking down his short swing33:00 – Players he looks up to: Yordon Alveraz33:35 – On his development at first base34:10 – How meeting Verlander and Buster was his “welcome to the league” moment34:35 – What it was like working with Will Clark35:20 – Who he’s looking forward to working with35:45 – 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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