Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Bob Melvin joins "Giants Talk" to discuss the ways San Francisco can compete with the powerhouses in their division, how ace Logan Webb has grown as a leader and why Willy Adames is such a great roster fit.:45 – Landon Roupp named final starter5:00 – What does this mean for Hayden Birdsong’s development?8:00 – Spencer Bivens makes the bullpen10:00 – Other opening day moves12:15 – David Villar designated for assignment16:30 – Looking ahead to the Giants series vs. Reds22:00 - Bob Melvin Interview

Logan Webb and Matt Chapman join "Giants Talk" from spring training to San Francisco's culture shift under Buster Posey, how they're building chemistry amongst teammates and previewing the challenges they'll face in the packed NL West during the 2025 MLB season.2:45 – Kyle Harrison optioned6:00 – Rotation speculation7:00 – Why Jordan Hicks needs to start the season in the rotation9:00 – Alex and Cole stunned by Sean Hjelle being optioned11:00 – Jerar Encarnacion fractures wrist14:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back in Sunday night’s game15:15 – Sam Huff is the backup catcher18:30 – Final spring training games no longer have any meaning26:00 - Logan Webb & Matt Chapman interview

Ryan Walker joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his breakout as San Francisco's closer last season, how he can carry over his success into 2025 and when he knew he could make it in the big leagues.1:00 – Jung Hoo Lee update7:30 – Willy Adames winning over fans10:00 – Joel Peguero making an impression at spring training11:45 – Details on media day, new promotions, changes19:30 – New concessions & giveaways Alex is most excited for this season25:00 – Mailbag Q's41:00 – Ryan Walker interview

Willy Adames joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his decision to come to San Francisco, getting to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he's excited to call Oracle Park his home stadium.2:30 – Jung Hoo Lee back tightness, Bryce Eldridge wrist inflammation5:15 – Sabin Ceballos impressing7:30 – Luis Matos looking fantastic9:00 – Landon Roupp forcing the issue for the fifth starter spot12:00 – Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison most recent starts breakdown18:00 – Sam Huff is probably going to be the backup catcher, Jake Lamb playing well22:00 – Mailbag Q's38:00 – Willy Adames Interview

J.P. Martinez joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his journey to becoming San Francisco's pitching coach, how he plans to make an immediate impact with the team and what type of coach he plans to be.1:00 – How’s the team looking in spring training games so far?5:00 – Notable happenings from spring training6:30 – What are realistic expectations for Justin Verlander?9:30 – Spring training injury updates11:00 – Former Giants at spring training18:00 – Mailbag Q's28:00 - J.P. Martinez Interview

Kyle Harrison joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss the lessons he learned from his rookie season, competing for the fifth starter spot and what he’s looking to add to his pitching repertoire in 2025.1:00 – Happenings at Giants spring training, lineups are forming5:30 – What might the opening day lineup look like?7:00 – Breaking down the Giants' depth15:30 – Mailbag Q's30:00 - Kyle Harrison interview

Bryce Eldridge joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss his powerful swing, why he finds inspiration from players like Yordan Álvarez and how his development at first base is progressing.Alex + Cole:1:00 – Break down of spring training news, Bryce Eldridge cut5:10 – Other players leaving camp, Mason Black optioned6:20 – Takeaways from who left camp7:10 – Will Kyle Harrison be the 5th starter?8:45 – Landon Roupp impressing10:00 – Hoping Kyle Harrison can get his stuff back11:40 – Guys who went off in spring training and then did nothing, and what they’re up to now22:15 – Mailbag Q'sBryce Eldridge:29:40 – Why getting to spring training early was important to him30:10 – Story on getting a selfie with Verlander when he was a kid, what it’s like having him as a teammate now31:20 – Breaking down his short swing33:00 – Players he looks up to: Yordon Alveraz33:35 – On his development at first base34:10 – How meeting Verlander and Buster was his “welcome to the league” moment34:35 – What it was like working with Will Clark35:20 – Who he’s looking forward to working with35:45 – Does he hope to pitch at some point in his career?36:45 – What he likes to do in his personal time

Patrick Bailey joins "Giants Talk" from spring training to discuss winning a Gold Glove Award, what lessons he's learned from his past two seasons and how Buster Posey has influenced San Francisco's clubhouse.Cole + Alex::45 – How things are looking at spring training, keep an eye on Jerar Encarnación5:30 – Fifth starter power rankings9:15 – Post 2026 lockout?13:15 – Oracle Park’s Coke bottle getting a facelift?14:45 – Mailbag Q’s32:00 – Why Patrick Bailey is so importantPatrick Bailey:34:15 – Reaction to winning the Gold Glove35:05 – What his talks with Buster Posey are like36:00 – What Jordan Hicks needs to do to take the next step36:50 – What the key for Kyle Harrison is this season38:05 – What he wants to see from Hayden Birdsong this season38:45 – On Landon Roupp39:50 – Differences between his 2024 and 2023 seasons41:40 – On his pitch framing42:15 – On catching for Justin Verlander

On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the lofty expectations for top prospect Bryce Eldridge, discuss how Jordan Hicks has looked in spring training and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.Alex + Cole:1:45 – Tom Murphy update3:35 – Where can Grant McCray fit in?: backup center fielder5:45 –Jordan Hicks looking good in spring training: locked into 4 spot8:45 – Mailbag Q’s: Will we see Christian Koss this year?10:45 – What’s up with Keaton Winn?13:00 – Is Lee still eligible for rookie of the year?13:45 – Can Eldridge move to the outfield?15:00 – Should Marco Luciano try first base or left field? Along with DH?16:45 – How long will Eldridge last in AA?Duane Kuiper: 19:45 – On being at spring training21:25 – On the vibes being different this year27:15 – On Bryce Eldridge’s home run at spring training28:15 – Story on getting together with Aaron Judge30:00 – Why Eldridge needs more time in the minors: “develop him, let him get his feet on the ground”32:30 – Which young guys are standing out, strength of the bullpen34:45 – Thoughts on the ABS system15:10 – On meeting Willy Adames and Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander joins "Giants Talk" during San Francisco's spring training and explains his reasoning behind joining Buster Posey and the Giants in free agency.1:06 - San Francisco's hot start to Spring Training4:55 - Can Bryce Eldridge make Giants' Opening Day roster?11:05 - Assessing Giants' pitching so far during Spring Training12:40 - Marco Luciano's spring training17:20 - Logan Webb named Giants Opening Day starting pitcher for fourth consecutive season18:52 - Giants injury updates21:50 - Around the MLB26:53 - Breaking down Justin Verlander's historic career31:20 - Justin Verlander exclusive interview with Laura Britt and Alex Pavlovic