

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.
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Oct 18, 2022 • 52min
Exclusive: One-on-one with new Giants GM Pete Putila
New Giants GM Pete Putila joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss what he sees in San Francisco’s minor league system, the growth he has seen from the team over the last three seasons and why everything is on the table this offseason.(1:19) Padres eliminate Dodgers from playoffs(11:24) How is the new MLB playoff format?(19:00) Does the Padres' success influence the Giants?(29:39) Could Bochy make his return?(37:43) Putila on being named Giants GM(42:01) Putila details his success with player development(46:06) Putila on the Giants’ farm system Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2022 • 43min
Analyzing Giants GM hire, which arbitration-eligible players will return next year
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact Pete Putila will have with the organization moving forward, if the Giants should try to reach an extension with Logan Webb this offseason and which other arbitration-eligible players will return to San Francisco next season.(1:47) Giants announce Putila as new GM(8:24) Which arbitration-eligible Giants will return?(14:40) What will Davis’ role be next season?(22:11) Will the Giants extend Webb?(29:39) Looking at the Giants' minor leagues(35:43) MLB playoff breakdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 2022 • 29min
Giants’ offseason outlook: Free-agent strategy, GM search
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss this important offseason for the Giants, including their search for a new general manager, what the strategy will be in free agency and how the MLB playoffs will affect Aaron Judge’s decision.(1:47) Farhan on improving the defense(8:24) Will Rodón return next season?(12:40) Farhan on Longoria’s potential return(19:11) Will Giants make a big splash?(27:39) How will playoffs influence Judge’s decision? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 2022 • 43min
Kuip gives thoughts on .500 finish, whether Giants big free agents will return
Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants finishing the season at .500 for the first time ever, if some big-name free agents will return next season and his hopes for the 2023 team.(1:47) Giants finish season at .500(7:24) Could Villar have a big role next season?(15:10) Will Rodón return next season?(22:11) Has the La Stella deal been a bust?(30:39) Kuip discusses being a Ford C. Frick nominee(35:43) Kuip on the Giants' free agents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 3, 2022 • 47min
Belt, Crawford discuss favorite moments together, their futures in baseball
Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford join this edition of Giants Talk to discuss how their friendship has grown over the years, what their favorite moments are together and what their future looks like in baseball. Plus, what is it like to have Buster Posey as a boss? (1:47) Giants win final home game of 2022 (7:24) Webb shut down for remainder of season(13:10) Could Bumgarner make a return to San Francisco? (24:11) Belt on his future status (30:39) Crawford discusses the infamous Captain Belt game (35:43) Belt on being a veteran in the clubhouse (40:01) Crawford on the changes to the Giants organization over the years(43:06) Crawford on Posey joining the Giants' ownership group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 2022 • 40min
Kuip breaks down how Giants should handle infield market, Rogers' role next season
Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the Giants should do this offseason with the infield market, why he sees Tyler Rogers having a big role next season and what he wants to see from San Francisco during the remainder of the season.(1:47) Giants continue solid play toward end of season(5:24) Does Giants' bullpen deserve all the heat they received?(12:10) Will Joc be back next season?(18:09) Where will players end the season stat-wise?(28:11) Kuip on how the Giants should handle free agency(33:39) Kuip on Rogers’ role next season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 26, 2022 • 37min
Doval’s building block potential, Davis' success, Minor league update
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Camilo Doval’s building bock potential for the Giants moving forward, why JD Davis has been a steal for San Francisco this season and which prospect might be the first to make a big impact in the majors.(1:17) Giants close to being eliminated from playoff contention (6:24) Is Doval a building block for the future? (12:50) Proctor makes MLB debut with Giants (18:09) Do the Giants use too many players? (25:01) Minor league update (34:19) Should MLB consider change with broadcasts? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 2022 • 30min
Examining Posey’s ownership influence, Giants’ recruitment of Aaron Judge
Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the recent announcement of Buster Posey joining the Giants’ ownership group, what Scott Harris’ departure means for the front office and the chances Aaron Judge signs with San Francisco this offseason. (1:17) Posey joining Giants’ ownership group(6:24) Will Posey help recruit free agents? (10:10) What does Harris’ departure mean for the Giants? (17:09) Looking at the Giants' minor league system (22:01) Could Judge head out West this offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 19, 2022 • 47min
Hunter Pence on the Giants' bright future, playing with Posey, Belt and Crawford
Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing with the Giants, what it was like to be traded to San Francisco and the bright future the Giants have with some of their younger players. (1:17) Giants swept by Dodgers in San Francisco (7:24) Did the Giants get it right with Bryant?(15:10) Which player has had a break-through year? (22:09) Pence on being honored by the Giants (30:19) Pence on being traded to the Giants (35:14) Pence describes the “tight-knit” relationship of the 2012 Giants(41:01) Pence on Villar’s bright future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 2022 • 43min
Kuip breaks down Flores’ contract extension, the Littell-Kapler incident
Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the impact Wilmer Flores has in the Giants’ locker room and why his contract extension is a step in the right direction for the team, Also, Kuip shares why he was impressed with Gabe Kapler after the incident on the mound with Zack Littell and how the new MLB rule changes surprised him.(1:17) Flores agrees to contract extension with Giants (7:24) What will the infield look like next season? (11:09) Looking at the Littell-Kapler incident (18:31) Is Doval a top-end MLB closer? (24:19) Kuip weighs in on the Littell-Kapler incident (31:14) Kuip discusses Flores’ new contract (36:10) Kuip shares his thoughts on the new MLB rule changes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


