Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Austin Slater’s resiliency after a tough start to the season, question when Jorge Soler and Blake Snell will have their breakthrough moments for the Giants, and look ahead to the MLB trade deadline.(0:42) Slater looked “confident” against Astros(6:52) When will Soler & Snell have their breakthrough moments?(13:00) Making sense of Giants fans booing Jose Altuve(16:35) Giants injury updates(25:50) Far-too-early MLB trade deadline discussions

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Logan Webb’s All-Star candidacy, why Heliot Ramos shows no signs of slowing down and the changes the starting rotation needs after its early season struggles. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series against the Astros and the return of Mauricio Dubón.(1:30) Giants wrap up road trip with series win over Rangers(6:10) Will Webb be an All-Star this year?(12:22) Has the starting rotation underperformed?(17:50) Why Ramos is here for the long haul(22:40) Previewing the Giants-Astros series(27:08) Breaking down the NL standings

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if Heliot Ramos could be the Giants' representative at this year's MLB All-Star Game and what to make of Luis Matos being sent back down to Sacramento after Austin Slater's return, and then wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Rangers series.(1:30) Giants win final game of series vs. Diamondbacks(8:10) Could Ramos be an All-Star this year?(17:22) Slater returns from IL as Matos heads back to Sac(24:50) Have the Giants done right by their young stars?(29:40) Previewing the upcoming Rangers series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants manager Bob Melvin to discuss the plethora of injuries facing the team this season, the spark the younger guys have added filling in and how he plans to manage the workload of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks moving forward. Plus, Alex and Cole recap the Yankees series and look at Camilo Doval’s performance and the impact Blake Snell’s injury could have on the season. (1:30) Judge, Yankees sweep Giants at Oracle Park(8:10) Do Giants need to sign Soto? (13:22) Doval blows save to Yankees (20:50) How does Snell’s injury affect his player option? (25:40) Who will be an all-star this season? (31:08) Previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series (37:23) Melvin on the Giants injuries (41:32) Melvin breaks down the bullpen usage

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Phillies, if Kyle Harrison has lived up to expectations this season and the impact LaMonte Wade Jr.’s injury will have on the team. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming Yankees series to reminisce about some old friends.(1:30) Giants take series over Phillies at Oracle Park(9:10) How valuable are the bullpen starts?(14:22) Has Harrison exceeded expectations this year?(21:50) Wade out with hamstring injury(31:47) Updating the Cobb, Ray injuries(37:52) Previewing the Giants-Yankees series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Mets, Patrick Bailey’s emergence as a needed bat in the lineup and if Brett Wisely can continue his impact in the majors. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming series with the Phillies and Yankees.(1:30) Giants reach .500 on road trip(9:10) Bailey emerging as a impact hitter(14:22) Wisely shines in New York(21:50) Future of Giants' shortstop position(27:47) Previewing upcoming Phillies series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ improbable series win over the Pirates, the immediate impact San Francisco’s youth movement is having on the field and if Reggie Crawford could be joining the major leagues any time soon. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s return from injury and preview the upcoming series with the Mets.(1:30) Giants take series from Pirates(7:10) Can Luciano solve his defensive woes?(14:22) Snell struggles in return from injury(21:50) Will Crawford be in the bullpen this season?(27:47) Answering fan questions(34:52) Previewing Giants-Mets series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' sweep of the Rockies, what the youth movement showed over the weekend and if it's sustainable for the remainder of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Jung Hoo Lee’s season-ending injury before Giants analyst George Kontos joins the show to discuss the season and challenges of reaching the major leagues.(1:30) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle Park(6:10) Matos continues to shine for Giants(15:10) Is the Giants' offensive output sustainable?(21:14) Could Luciano be shortstop for the rest of the season?(29:02) Hicks sustains success as a starter(35:02) Lee officially out for remainder of the season(42:30) Giants-Pirates series preview(48:10) Kontos on why the Giants have struggled this season(53:45) Kontos breaks down the progression in the minors

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest updates surrounding Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury, what this could mean for the future of the Giants’ organization and Patrick Bailey’s latest stint on the IL. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss their takeaways from the Dodgers series and which Giants could help turn the season around.(1:30) Latest updates on Lee’s shoulder injury(9:10) How can Giants turn their season around?(15:10) Recapping the Giants-Dodgers series(24:14) Webb regains form vs. Dodgers(29:02) What was Ohtani’s reception at Oracle Park?(34:02) Previewing the Rockies series(40:02) Who can spur a Giants’ hot streak?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Jung Hoo Lee’s shoulder injury against the Reds, the impact it will have on the season overall and which prospects the team should call up to spark the Giants’ offense. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Snell’s latest rehab outing and the upcoming series with the Dodgers.(1:30) Lee sustains shoulder injury against Reds(9:10) Who is the next prospect to be called up?(15:10) Takeaways from Giants-Reds(23:14) Snell makes start in Sacramento(26:46) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series