Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the takeaways from the Giants’ series spilt with the New York Mets, including Logan Webb finding his form and Thairo Estrada’s continued All-Star level play. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming Cardinals series and discuss how San Francisco can start hitting left-handed pitching.(1:43) Giants split series with Mets(8:02) Who will get Splash Hit No. 100?(12:31) Did Webb find his form against New York?(20:24) Is Estrada the Giants' best player?(25:07) Giants announce new roster moves(35:37) Looking ahead to the Giants-Cardinals series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if a Madison Bumgarner return to the Bay Area is a match made in heaven, how the team can improve after its tough road trip and why the Giants’ upcoming schedule could sway the season in one way or another.(1:43) Giants head home after tough road trip(8:02) How can the pitching improve?(14:31) Giants announce new roster moves(20:24) Looking around the MLB(27:07) Could Bumgarner make a Giants return?(37:37) Discussing the A’s apparent departure from Oakland(42:21) Looking ahead at the Giants' schedule

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down what Logan Webb’s five-year extension means for the Giants, how the team can correct some of their bullpen woes and why the future is bright for J.D. Davis as a starter. Plus, what does the upcoming schedule look like for San Francisco? (1:43) Webb, Giants agree to five-year extension (7:02) Why was the game delayed? (13:31) How can Giants solve their extra-inning struggles?(18:24) Can Davis continue to improve?(24:07) Looking ahead to Giants-Marlins

Blake Sabol joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the lessons he has learned since joining San Francisco, how he uses being a catcher to help improve his hitting and the feeling of mashing his first career home run. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Max Muncy’s success against the Giants, the team's improving defense and what comes next for Taylor Rogers.(1:43) Dodgers take two from Giants in SF(9:02) When should fans worry about Webb?(14:31) What comes next for Taylor Rogers?(19:50) Can the defense continue its good stretch?(26:07) Sabol on being on the Giants’ roster(30:37) Sabol on the challenge of being a catcher

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ home opener series, how Roberto Peréz's injury will impact the catcher position, and the two discuss Bryce Johnson's elite base running abilities. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the Giants seres against the Dodgers.(0:49) Looking back at the Giants opening series at home against the Royals(4:47) Deciphering how Kapler has used Manaea and Stripling early this season(11:47) Johnson's elite base running abilities(16:02) Discussing Oracle Park's new crab fries and beer deals(21:03) How Peréz's injury will impact the catcher position(26:25) Ruf back with the Giants on a minor league deal(31:00) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ roller-coaster start to the season, why Logan Webb is their best player and what Kyle Harrison’s Sacramento debut showed for his big-league potential. Plus, Alex and Cole preview Friday’s home opener against the Royals.(1:43) Tempers flare in Giants-White Sox series(8:02) Is Webb the Giants' best player?(15:31) Harrison makes his debut for River Cats(23:50) Giants minor league roundup(68:40) Looking ahead to the Giants’ home opener

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Joey Bart’s back injury and what it could mean for his future with the Giants, Logan Webb’s impressive Opening Day start versus the Yankees and the impact Brandon Crawford still has for the team at shortstop.(1:43) Giants drop first series of 2023 to Yankees(8:02) Should fans be worried about Bart’s injury?(15:04) Can Crawford play at this level all season?(23:50) How did the new rules play out?(28:40) MadBum struggles vs. Dodgers(35:53) Looking ahead on the Giants’ schedule

Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down his level of excitement headed into the 2023 MLB season, why he thinks this is the most balanced lineup since he has been in San Francisco and how the Giants can recapture some of their 2021 magic.(4:43) Giants wrap up spring training against Oakland(10:02) Romo makes final appearance in Giants uniform(22:04) Giants set to take on Yankees on Opening Day(29 :30) Kapler shares his excitement for the 2023 Giants(34:40) Kapler explains how the roster can exceed expectations

Logan Webb joins this episode of Giants Talk to break down getting to know his new teammates, how Kyle Harrison reminds him of himself and why he has high expectations for the season. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the Giants' Opening Day roster and Sergio Romo’s final appearance in a San Francisco uniform.(1:13) Giants seemingly have Opening Day roster set(8:02) Who is second in line at shortstop?(13:19) Romo set to make final appearance with Giants(20 :30) Webb on getting to know his new teammates(26:40) Webb discusses the importance of staying positive(30:53) Webb reveals his “high” expectations(36:21) Webb on the "pleasure" of helping recruit in free agency

Duane Kuiper is back on Giants Talk to break down which player impressed him the most in spring training, why he expects big things from Sean Hjelle this season and to explain how the new MLB rules will affect the broadcasts this season.(3:13) Team USA falls to Japan in WBC Final(8:02) How many wins will Manaea get this season?(13:19) Will Giants take advantage of the new rules?(17:17) Could Bailey, Luciano make it up this year?(26:30) Kuip on Romo’s return to the Giants(32:40) Kuip reveals who has impressed him most in Arizona(39:13) Kuip shares his bold predictions