Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ recent offensive success, if Patrick Bailey could unseat Joey Bart as the team’s catcher and if Brandon Crawford should still be the everyday shortstop. Plus, could Reggie Crawford become the next Shohei Ohtani?(3:19) Giants look to continue hot streak(9:31) How many wins can the Giants end up with?(16:07) Will Crawford remain the everyday shortstop?(21:37) Could Bailey unseat Bart?(29:21) Is Reggie Crawford the next Ohtani?

Cole Kuiper is joined by Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow to break down what they have seen from Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey, the potential Mitch Haniger has hitting with Michael Conforto and why the 2023 season is a bit different for them. (1:19) Kuip on calling baseball games in 2023 (6:31) How potent is a Conforto/Haniger combo? (13:07) How Giants fans should feel toward Correa(21:37) Kruk and Kuip break down Schmitt and Bailey (28:21) What does the young core mean for the Giants’ future?

Casey Schmitt joins this episode to discuss what Brandon Crawford's mentorship has meant to him, the potential of the Giants’ 2020 draft class and why it is still surreal being in the majors. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the Giants’ upcoming matchup with Carlos Correa.(5:19) Giants set to face Correa for first time in 2023(12:31) Would Schmitt be up if Correa signed?(18:07) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule(23:37) Schmitt on being called up(27:01) Schmitt details Crawford’s mentorship(30:50) Schmitt breaks down his versatility

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent success of the Giants’ bullpen, the impact of Ross Stripling’s injury and what is next on the team’s schedule. Plus, which other prospects could we see debut this season?(1:19) Giants get first sweep over the Phillies(6:31) Analyzing the Giants’ bullpen(15:07) Impact of Stripling’s injury(20:37) Which prospects could we see this season?(25:21) Looking ahead to the Giants’ schedule

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the potential they see in Casey Schmitt after the electric start to his career, what Brandon Crawford’s return from injury means for the lineup and how the Giants can improve their offensive consistency.(1:06) Giants lose series to Diamondbacks(9:31) How can Giants improve consistency on offense?(15:07) Schmitt's hot start continues(18:37) Where will Schmitt play with Crawford’s return(23:21) How can Villar turn his season around?(28:50) Jackson to start rehab assignment

Giants GM Pete Putila joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he believes are the Giants’ strengths this season, what he sees from some of the team’s top prospects and where they can improve the rest of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Casey Schmitt’s MLB debut and weigh in on what other minor league players will make the majors this season.(1:06) Schmitt makes statement in debut(5:31) How many more debuts will we see this year?(12:07) Is Harrison on his way to the majors?(18:37) Looking ahead at the Giants schedule(23:21) Putila on Davis’ growth(27:50) Putila on the Giants’ strengths this season

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Thairo Estrada’s All-Star caliber season, the Giants' recent success and the passing of his former teammate, Vida Blue. Plus, Alex and Cole break down when Kyle Harrison will make his MLB debut and what to expect from the upcoming schedule.(3:06) Giants starting to show potential vs. Brewers(7:31) Will Estrada be an All-Star this season?(13:07) Takeaways from Giants' tough stretch(18:07) When will Harrison make his debut?(25:37) Discussing the Giants' upcoming schedule(33:21) Kuip on the growth of Estrada(42:19) Kuip shares his memories of Vida Blue

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Joey Bart’s growing influence and impact as the Giants' catcher, how fans should feel about Mauricio Dubón’s comments about his time in San Francisco and what comes next for Reggie Crawford as he returns from injury in the minors.(1:43) Giants win series vs. Astros(8:02) Bart shines for Giants in Houston(13:31) Dubón makes impact against Giants(25:24) Updating some Giants injuries(32:07) Giants announce new roster moves(36:37) How will the catcher spot play out?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants-Padres series in Mexico City, including the plethora of home runs for both teams and why MLB will be back next season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the extent of Mike Yastrzemski’s injury and look ahead at San Francisco’s schedule.(1:43) Home runs the story in Mexico(8:02) Recapping the Giants-Padres series(16:31) How long will Yaz be out?(22:24) Will MLB return to Mexico?(32:07) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

Farhan Zaidi joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down the Giants' roller coaster start to the season, why the extension for Logan Webb was a no brainer and the potential he sees in Thairo Estrada. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Blake Sabol’s improbable walk-off homerun and preview the Giants' trip to Mexico City. (1:43) Sabol notches first career walk-off home run (8:02) Is the City Connect magic real? (17:31) Should Giants fans raise their expectations? (22:24) Giants set to head to Mexico to face Padres (29:07) Updating the Giants’ minor leagues (33:37) Farhan shares his early season observations(39:21) Farhan discusses Thairo’s breakout start