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Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Aug 22, 2024 • 34min

Examining Giants’ disappointing series vs. White Sox, Bailey’s injury and Doval’s impending return

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' failure to sweep the White Sox, why trading Joey Bart will haunt San Francisco moving forward and when fans can expect Camilo Doval's return. Plus, should the Giants sign Brandon Crawford after his release from St. Louis?(1:10) Giants disappoint in series vs. White Sox(7:50) Analyzing Giants' bullpen usage(11:01) Do the Giants regret trading Bart?(19:32) Should the Giants sign Crawford?(25:00) Previewing the upcoming schedule(31:01) When will Doval return?
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Aug 19, 2024 • 40min

Analyzing Giants’ offensive woes, Chapman’s future and White Sox series must-haves

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series split with the A's, if Blake Snell is the best pitcher in MLB and how San Francisco can climb up the standings. Then, Alex and Cole answer some fan questions and discuss the likelihood of Matt Chapman returning next season.(1:10) Giants split series with A’s(7:50) Is Snell the best pitcher in baseball?(13:01) MLB celebrates Player’s Weekend(19:32) Potential new MLB rules(25:00) Do Giants wish they still had Bart?(30:01) Should baseball be in the Olympics?
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Aug 16, 2024 • 53min

Sergio Romo discusses Doval’s option; Breaking down current NL Wild Card standings

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants analyst Sergio Romo to break down Camilo Doval’s recent option to Sacramento, the areas the reliever needs to work on and how possible it is for Doval to regain the closer spot. Then, Alex and Cole discus the current NL Wild Card standings and preview the upcoming series against Oakland.(1:10) Giants struggle at home vs. Braves(7:50) Do the Giants need to find their identity? (13:01) Could Webb win the Cy Young this season? (19:32) Luciano sent to Sacramento as McCray makes his debut(25:00) Who will win the NL West? (30:01) Previewing the Giants-A’s series (37:02) Romo on Doval being optioned to Sacramento (42:30) Romo details how Doval can “relight the fire”(49:20) Romo shares the nerves of being a closer
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Aug 12, 2024 • 47min

Buster Posey, Madison Bumgarner reflect on '14 World Series in exclusive interviews

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants legends Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner to reminisce about the 2014 World Series championship, the challenge of Game 7 and their friendship with each other. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Camilo Doval being optioned to Sacramento and preview the upcoming series against the Braves.(1:10) Doval optioned to Sacramento (7:50) How long will Doval be in Triple-A?(14:01) Previewing upcoming Giants-Braves series (23:32) Remembering some guys (28:02) Bumgarner looks back at Game 7(32:30) Bumgarner details his mindset that postseason(35:20) Posey on his memorable NLDS performance (40:20) Posey details his friendship with Bumgarner
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Aug 8, 2024 • 39min

Giants’ offensive breakout, Encarnacion’s debut and 1-on-1 with Jake Peavy

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants offense breaking out on their recent road trip, the likelihood Matt Chapman remains on the team next season and if fans should be worried about Camilo Doval as the closer. Then, former Giant Jake Peavy stops by to share the optimism he has for the team this season and his excitement for the 2014 team reunion.(1:10) Giants offense shows life against Nationals(7:50) Will Chapman return next season?(13:02) Should fans worry about Doval?(18:20) What does Flores’ future look like?(23:01) Previewing the Giants-Tigers series(31:10) Peavy looks back at the 2014 World Series(37:20) Peavy reveals the optimism he has for the 2024 Giants
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Aug 5, 2024 • 29min

Examining Snell and Chapman’s opt-out chances, if Giants can continue upward trajectory

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Blake Snell’s no-hitter against the Reds, how this impacts the chances he opts out at the end of the season and which other players on the roster could follow. Then, Alex and Cole discuss the pressure on the starting pitching and look ahead to the next series against the Nationals.(1:10) Snell throws no-hitter versus Reds (7:50) Was Farhan right about the pitching staff? (12:50) Will Snell, Chapman opt out after the season? (18:20) Fitzgerald named NL Rookie of the Month (25:10) Previewing Giants-Nationals series
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Aug 1, 2024 • 36min

Analyzing Giants’ middling trade deadline decisions and path to the playoffs

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' trade deadline decisions, including holding on to Blake Snell and sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta, if the team made a mistake not deciding on a certain path and how the pressure is now on the players to make a wild-card run.(1:10) Recapping the MLB trade deadline(5:50) Did Giants make the wrong deadline decisions?(10:10) Will Giants miss Soler’s bat?(17:20) Cobb sent to Cleveland at deadline(22:10) Canha set to appear soon after trade(29:50) Webb shines for Giants against A’s
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Jul 31, 2024 • 27min

Farhan Zaidi 1-on-1: Giants exec breaks down trade deadline moves, wild-card run

Alex Pavlovic is joined by Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi to break down why the team held onto Blake Snell at the trade deadline, the thought process behind sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta and the team’s plans for the remainder for the 2024 season.(1:10) Giants trade Soler, keep Snell at trade deadline(4:50) Farhan on the Giants' trade philosophy(8:10) Farhan details why Giants held onto Snell(17:20) Farhan on the plans for Luciano and Fitzgerald(25:10) Farhan discusses the Giants' starting rotation
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Jul 29, 2024 • 46min

MLB trade deadline preview: Will Giants sell high on Snell?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ four-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies, how this will affect the upcoming MLB trade deadline and which potential veterans could be on the move. Plus, George Kontos stops by to discuss his personal experience with being traded, the haul San Francisco could get for Blake Snell and why he believes the Giants still have a chance at making the playoffs.(1:10) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle (7:50) How should Giants approach the trade deadline? (13:50) Potential players who could be traded (19:20) Predictions for the trade deadline(26:10) Can Fitzgerald continue his solid play? (31:20) Kontos breaks down the trade deadline (38:50) Kontos on if the Giants should buy or sell
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Jul 26, 2024 • 41min

Are Giants destined to sell at the trade deadline? Plus, sit down with Robbie Ray

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ slow start to the second half, why it seems destined San Francisco will sell at the trade deadline and which veterans could be on the move next week. Plus, Robbie Ray joined Alex and Laura Britt back in Spring Training to discuss the trade sending him to San Francisco and his immediate fit in the locker room.(1:10) Giants drop second straight series after All-Star break (7:50) Are the Giants now sellers at the deadline? (13:50) Ray shines in return from injury (21:20) Takeaways from the road trip (28:22) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule (33:50) Ray on his trade to the Giants (38:20) Ray discusses his immediate fit with the Giants' organization

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