Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants’ continued struggles this season, the different ways the team can improve and how different Bob Melvin will handle it compared to Gabe Kapler last year. Plus, Monte Poole caught with former Giants GM Brian Sabean to discuss his success in San Francisco and his recent enshrinement into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. (1:30) Giants win series in Denver (7:10) Soler heads to IL with shoulder injury (13:10) Will Luciano be called up soon? (18:14) Remembering some guys (24:46) Looking ahead at the Giants’ homestand(30:10) Kuip breaks down the offensive struggles (37:02) Kuip on Melvin’s coaching (35:52) Sabean on joining the Giants (40:99) Sabean in the Giants success in the draft

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact of the injuries to both Patrick Bailey and Tom Murphy, the struggles Matt Chapman is having both at the plate and defensively and what to make of the recent struggles of the starting rotation. (1:30) Bailey lands on IL (7:10) Would Bart solve the Giants’ current problem? (13:10) Giants drop series to Phillies (22:14) What to make of Winn and Webb’s recent struggles (32:46) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule

Giants analyst Shawn Estes joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he has seen from Blake Snell this season, when you know a minor leaguer is ready for the big leagues and what to make of Camilo Doval’s start to the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the offensive struggles facing the team and what the Giants need to do with Blake Snell’s spot in the rotation.(1:30) Giants drop series to Red Sox (7:10) What should the Giants do with Snell’s rotation spot?(18:10) Taking a look at the minor leagues (22:14) Looking ahead to the Giants schedule (28:46) When does a player know he is ready? (35:52) Estes shares his take on Snell’s performance

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation and what makes it so good, how the offense can improve despite its subpar performance so far and look ahead to the long road trip.(1:30) Yaz upping production after slow start(7:10) Giants’ starting pitching finding form(12:10) Is Bailey the Giants' most clutch hitter?(18:14) Could big changes come to the offense?(25:52) Reviewing Oracle Park food(32:46) MLB reportedly making uniform changes

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact Blake Snell’s IL stint will have on the Giants’ season, when fans can expect Snell to return and why Logan Webb is the ideal leader for San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming series against the Pirates and Joey Bart’s return to the Bay Area.(1:30) Snell headed to IL(8:10) Who will start in Snell’s spot?(12:50) Why has Lee gotten so many days off?(18:10) Webb off to hot start for Giants(25:14) Will Webb win the Cy Young this year?(33:52) Do the Giants need more from Soler?(40:46) Burg on catching Doval in the bullpen(43:08) Bart set to make return to Oracle Park

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants pre/post analyst Sergio Romo to discuss his excitement about joining NBC Sports Bay Area, why he sees the orange and black as a dangerous team and how he would perform in today's MLB. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s struggles and the new lights at Oracle Park.(1:30) Snell again struggles vs. Arizona(8:10) What is Bailey best at?(12:50) Doval’s entrance on display Monday night(18:10) How bright is Winn’s potential?(26:14) Romo on becoming a Giants pre/post analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area(33:52) Romo on the evolution of MLB bullpens(40:46) Romo discusses the “Core Four”(45:08) Why Romo sees a bright future for the Giants

Brandon Crawford joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he signed with the Cardinals, how different it feels not being in a Giants uniform and what his MLB future could hold. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the Giants' series win over the Marlins and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.(1:30) Giants take two of three from Marlins(6:10) Where can Lee improve at the plate?(15:50) Bullpen bounces back after slow start to season(22:10) Remembering some guys(30:14) Crawford reveals why he continued his career(34:52) Crawford on becoming a Cardinal

Baseball analysts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Blake Snell's struggles and Giants' offensive failures. They explore how the Giants can improve with runners in scoring position and preview the upcoming Marlins series. Insights on Giants vs. Rays struggles, Padres-Dodgers rivalry, and strategies for a performance turnaround.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' first homestand of the season, why some lineup tweaks could spark the offense and the plethora of stolen bases given up by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the in-park experience at Oracle Park and preview the upcoming series with the Rays.(1:30) Giants’ city connect jerseys still unavailable(7:10) Takeaways from Giants’ first homestand (13:22) How can Giants limit stolen bases?(21:50) Giants looking to show off new lights at Oracle Park(28:47) Previewing the Giants-Rays series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' struggles at the plate to begin the season, what that could mean for the roster moving forward and why Jordan Hicks' start to the campaign is sustainable. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series with the Nationals and Blake Snell's Giants debut.(1:05) Giants take two of three from Padres(6:30) How can the Giants break their offensive slump?(13:10) Can Hicks sustain his hot start?(21:22) Breaking down the stadium vibe at Oracle Park(30:50) Remembering some former Giants(35:47) Snell set to debut against Nationals