Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Will Clark joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the advice he gave Joey Bart after his tough start to the season, what the future holds for the Giants with the youth movement in the farm system and how it feels to have his jersey retired by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper discuss if the series win against the A’s is a turning point for the Giants. (1:36) Giants' bats wake up vs A’s (6:24) Will the Giants make a run for the Wild Card? (15:09) Clark on his jersey retirement (20:34) Clark details why he connected with the fans (27:12) Clark discusses his relationship with Posey (33:42) Clark on his advice for Bart (38:14) Clark describes the promise of the Giants' farm system

Farhan Zaidi joins Alex Pavlovic to discuss the Giants’ pursuit of Juan Soto, the reasons San Francisco decided to hold steady at the MLB trade deadline and what the future holds for some of the standout prospects in the minors. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper weigh in on the passing of Vin Scully and Gabe Kapler’s first ejection as the Giants manager. (1:36) Discussing the passing of Vin Scully(6:24) Giants’ struggles against Dodgers continue (11:09) Breaking down Kapler’s ejection (21:01) Farhan on why the Giants kept Rodón (30:12) Farhan details the focus on improving the defense (34:22) Farhan on the future of some top prospects

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ decision to hold on to Carlos Rodón and Joc Pederson, the reasons San Francisco parted ways with Darin Ruf and Curt Casali and where the team stands in the NL West after the Padres made the blockbuster trade for Juan Soto and the Dodgers acquired Joey Gallo.(1:36) Giants keep Rodón, Pederson at deadline(6:09) Ruf headed to Mets in trade(13:09) What does Casali trade mean for Bart?(17:31) Padres acquire Soto from Nationals

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the upcoming MLB trade deadline, the likelihood Carlos Rodón is traded and if Joc Pederson’s concussion changes the chances he is moved. Plus, is defense the key to a Giants playoff run?(1:36) Has Rodón pitched his last game for the Giants?(9:09) Who else has the potential to be traded?(12:30) Where will Soto end up?(19:31) Is defense the key to a playoff run?(26:48) When will Crawford return?(34:42) Third segment of Webb’s “Homegrown”

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss if the Giants should make a splashy move and trade for Juan Soto, the struggles the team is facing right now and what Farhan Zaidi should be focusing on. Plus, Alex and Cole break down if the Giants should be buyers or sellers this season.(1:51) Giants swept by Diamondbacks in Arizona(9:09) Will the Giants still make the playoffs?(16:30) Should the Giants be sellers?(25:31) Kuip on the dugout situation with Rodón(34:48) Kuip on a potential Soto trade(41:42) Part two of “Homegrown”

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ disappointing series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, what Carlos Rodón’s trade value could be and if San Francisco should make a play for Juan Soto. Plus, tune in to the first installment of "Homegrown," a Logan Webb feature.(1:51) Giants swept by Dodgers in LA (6:59) Should the Giants have pinch-hit for Belt?(11:30) Longoria headed to IL (17:31) Could the Giants trade Rodón? (23:48) Is the Nationals' asking price for Soto too much? (33:42) Part one of “Homegrown”

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper give out some first-half awards, including who is the Giants’ MVP and what the biggest surprise was for San Francisco. Then, Alex and Cole look ahead to the second half of the season and give some bold predictions for the Giants moving forward.(1:10) Who is the Giants’ first-half MVP?(6:59) What has been the biggest surprise for the Giants?(12:30) Favorite Giants moment from season's first half(17:31) Revisiting this season's bold predictions(21:48) Second-half bold predictions(25:42) Will Bart breakout in second half?

Gabe Kapler joins Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to break down the first half of the season, the keys to success for the Giants in the second half and the growth he has seen in Joc Pederson. Plus, Alex looks at the possibility of San Francisco acquiring Juan soto. (3:10) Will the Giants make a run at Soto? (8:59) Kapler on the importance of staying consistent (13:10) Kapler details the Giants' keys to success moving forward(16:31) Kapler breaks down Joc’s growth

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the state of the Giants heading into All-Star break, whether fans should break the cardinal rule and root for the Dodgers when they play against teams fighting for a Wild Card spot, and if MLB should do something about the increasing amount of position players pitching. Plus the guys breakdown an update from Farhan on Kyle Harrison's rapid rise through the minors.(1:54) Cole compares the Giants' play to the movie "The Prestige"(3:40) The Brandon's were a highlight this past series, but how will Belt's knee hold up?(7:30) Is this a career year for Wilmer Flores?(13:38) Why did Gabe Kapler have a mound visit with a position player pitching and does MLB have a problem with the increase in position players pitching?(16:15) Carlos Rodon names an All-Star, but will he actually pitch, and will that throw off their rotation after All-Star break?(22:00) Farhan gives an update on Giants' prospect Kyle Harrison(25:59) Kuip on how the Giants have been playing heading into All-Star break(30:03) Kuip give his take on position players pitching(33:14) Should fans break the cardinal rule and root for the Dodgers when they play against teams fighting for a Wild Card spot?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Giants pitcher Carlos Rodón got snubbed from the All-Star roster, whether Clayton Kershaw should actually start the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and why every Giants fan should make their way to Petco Park for a Friday night game. (1:09) Why Rodón's exclusion from the 2022 MLB All-Star Game was "egregious" (6:18) How will Dodgers fans respond to Pederson's inclusion in 2022 MLB All-Star Game (8:14) Should Kershaw start on the mound for the NL in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game? (16:50) What to make of Giants-Padres split series (27:41) Why Friday nights at Petco Park are a “must-do” for Giants’ fans (33:30) Expectations for Giants against Diamondbacks, Brewers