Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent struggles the Giants have faced on the road, if the bullpen can bounce back after some lackluster performances and what Joey Bart needs to do to recapture the starting catcher slot. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Giants’ minor leagues and debate who is the top prospect. (1:09) Giants go .500 on recent road trip(7:28) Can the Giants’ starters go longer? (17:40) Will Bart be able to bounce back? (24:10) Is Harrison the Giants’ best pitching prospect? (32:38) Was Joc the perfect fit for the Giants? (36:48) Did the Giants make the right decision with Bryant?

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the recent feud between Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham, his experience in the Giants fantasy football league and his favorite interactions with fans over the years. (1:09) Giants win series in Philadelphia (8:28) Is Casali the Giants' best catcher? (13:40) Can McGee be the Giants answer to their bullpen woes?(24:10) Kuip on losing his voice in Denver (29:38) Kuip discusses the Pederson-Pham feud (37:48) Kuip reveals his favorite fan interactions

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper analyze the Giants’ recent struggles against the Reds, the feud between Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham and preview Gabe Kapler’s upcoming return to Philadelphia. Plus, Giants GM Scott Harris joins the show to discuss the flurry of roster moves and how they handle the minor leagues. (3:10) Discussing Kapler’s protest during the anthem (8:28) Breaking down the Pederson-Pham feud (14:09) Pederson reveals the backstory of the feud (18:28) Will Pederson be back with the Giants next season? (26:05) Under-the-radar Giants’ prospects (31:10) Looking ahead to Kapler’s return to Philadelphia (40:38) Harris on how impressive Harrison has been

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Joc Pederson’s historic night, the struggles the Giants have faced defensively and his favorite memory from Joe Paniks’ career. Plus, Alex and Cole also weigh in on the Giants upcoming schedule and who is the next Giants’ prospect to keep an eye on. (1:10) Pederson leads Giants to series win over Mets (7:28) How much can Bonds help the Giants roster? (13:09) Can Rogers bounce back from struggles? (19:28) Harrison promoted for Double A (29:05) Kuip on Joc’s historic night (33:10) Kuip breaks down the Giants’ defensive struggles

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent struggles the Giants have had against the NL's top teams, if injuries are to blame for the disappointing weekend against the Padres and when they can expect their injured players to return. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joe Panik’s retirement and what he meant to the organization.(1:10) Giants struggle against Padres(7:28) Kapler, Wood on the Giants’ recent struggles(14:09) Is Yaz back to his normal self?(17:28) Looking back at Panik’s career(24:05) Giants hit with injury bug as Belt, Wade Jr. hit the IL(30:10) Minor League update

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent return of Tommy La Stella, the decision to demote Luis González and the impact Thairo Estrada is having on the Giants’ roster. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joey Bart's recent struggles and preview the upcoming series against the Padres.(2:11) Giants nab series win in Colorado(7:10) What will La Stella bring to the Giants' lineup?(12:28) Estrada shines for Giants against Rockies(19:09) Will Casali start to play more as Bart struggles?(24:28) González continues hot streak in minors(29:05) Looking at the Giants’ minor league system(34:10) Previewing the Giants-Padres series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants hitting coach Justin Viele to discuss the impact Gabe Kapler has had on his coaching career, how he ended up with the Giants and how San Francisco uses different methods to teach hitting. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Maurico Dubón trade, Tommy La Stella’s close return and the struggles of Carlos Rodón.(1:11) Dubón traded to Astros(7:54) Can the Giants count on a healthy La Stella?(16:14) Bart, González homer off Pujols(24:19) Rodón struggles against Cardinals(30:04) Giants-Rockies series preview(41:12) Viele on his playing career(44:10) Viele discusses the start of his coaching journey(47:38) Viele shares Kapler’s influence on his career

Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss how Joey Bart can progress and reach his big league potential, the adjustment Carlos Rodón can make to lengthen his outings and how the Giants utilize their bullpen.(1:11) Giants sweep Rockies(7:54) Longoria returns from IL(17:14) How can MLB help grow the game?(22:19) Giants announce advertisements for jerseys(30:02) Kapler on Rodón’s pitching style(37:50) Kapler on how he utilizes the bullpen

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ series split against the Cardinals, the celebration Saturday afternoon for Buster Posey and the impact the returning Giants will have on the season moving forward. Plus, former Giant Matt Cain joins Alex to discuss Posey’s impact on his career and why it was so successful.(2:31) Giants split series with Cardinals(5:54) Belt, Yaz return to Giants' lineup(12:14) Will Giants’ offense continue hot streak?(15:19) Recapping Buster Posey Day(25:20) What does Posey’s future hold?(27:35) Cain on Posey’s impact

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss if the Giants’ numerous injuries are finally catching up to them, his friendship with Buster Posey and if he thinks the baseballs have been deadened this season. (1:31) Giants’ injuries starting to catch up to them (6:54) When can we expect Wade Jr.’s return? (15:14) Joc faces Dodgers for first time as a Giant(23:33) When will injured Giants return? (34:20) Kuip on changes to the baseballs(45:35) Kuip discusses his friendship with Posey