Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
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Oct 10, 2021 • 27min

Giants-Dodgers NLDS Game 2 reaction: SF comes apart in sixth inning; series tied

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Game 2 loss to the Dodgers. Buster Posey became San Francisco's all-time leader in postseason hits, but Kevin Gausman and Dominic Leone struggled in the sixth inning en route to a 9-2 loss. The Giants now head to LA with the best-of-five series tied at one game apiece. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 9, 2021 • 20min

Giants-Dodgers NLDS Game 1 reaction: Logan Webb dominant as SF takes opener

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to the Giants' NLDS Game 1 win over the Dodgers. Logan Webb outdueled Cy Young candidate Walker Buehler, and San Francisco hit three homers, including a two-run Buster Posey shot, on its way to a 4-0 victory Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 7, 2021 • 32min

Kuip breaks down Giants’ historic NLDS matchup against Dodgers

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Dodgers' dramatic 3-1 win over the Cardinals and what to expect in the NLDS. Duane shares his biggest worry with the Giants facing Dodgers. The crew also shares their confidence level with Logan Webb starting game 1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 35min

Pivotal moments in Giants’ miracle NL West crown; what to expect in postseason

It took 107 wins and a wild final weekend of the season for the Giants to clinch the NL West and Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic look back at the historic season. Does Brandon Crawford deserve more MVP consideration? Will Kevin Gausman start Game 1 of the NLDS? When will Kris Bryant have his Giant moment? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 30, 2021 • 43min

Kuip on Brandon Belt's injury, Giants' potential postseason matchups

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss Brandon Belt's injury and potential to return in the postseason. They also look at the Dodgers weekend series against the Brewers, potential Giants postseason matchups, and what to expect when Madison Bumgarner takes the mound at Oracle Park in front of Giants fans.(3:40) Padres implode vs Dodgers(9:45) Can Doval be Giants closer this postseason?(14:40) Belt update: Out at least two weeks(24:30) Duane Kuiper weighs in on Belt’s injury and what it means for the Giants(28:30) Should Giants fans be worried about the Brewers-Dodgers series?(33:20) Re-visiting season predictions(38:30) What to expect when Madison Bumgarner takes the mound at Oracle Park in front of fans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 31min

Bruce Bochy weighs in on Giants' historic season, top prospects and future plans

Former Giants manager Brucy Bochy joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic to discuss San Francisco's historic season and how Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt have turned back the clock. Bochy also breaks down what he's seen from the Giants top prospects and what his plans are for the future.(2:20) Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic look back at the Giants' series sweep of the Rockies(8:56) Bruce Bochy discusses his work with the Giants(11:28) Bochy reveals who has impressed him in the Giants' farm system(16:23) Bochy weighs in on Giants' season(21:20) Bochy reveals which Giants he stays in touch with(25:48) Bochy analyzes the Giants bullpen heading into the postseason(28:46) Bochy discusses the rumors around his interest in returning to managing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 23, 2021 • 45min

Kuip on Giants' NL West battle, LaMonte Wade Jr.’s clutch hitting and Bruce Bochy’s potential MLB return

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss LaMonte Wade Jr.’s clutch hitting, the Giants continued battle for the NL West title and if Bruce Bochy could make his way back into MLB. (1:05) Giants' magic number down to single digits(7:40) Could Doval be the Giants' closer moving forward? (18:36) Tromp claimed off waivers by Braves(22:29) Dodgers’ struggles in Denver extend Giants’ lead (31:13) Kuip on the challenges of broadcasting during a replay(35:02) Kuip details why Wade Jr. is a great clutch hitter (41:33) Kuip discusses if he thinks Bochy will return to MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 39min

Analyzing Giants’ starting pitching, hardest potential playoff matchups

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' series win over the Atlanta Braves, if San Francisco’s starting rotation is finding its groove at the right time and how the Giants' versatility is a strength moving toward October. Plus, who are the Giants’ possible playoff opponents?(1:05) Giants take two of three from Braves (8:48) Should Giants be encouraged about DeSclafani’s performance? (13:36) How can Giants improve their defense? (17:13) Giants’ possible playoff matchups (25:22) Who will win the NL MVP? (32:33) Can the Giants hold off the Dodgers to win NL West? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 16, 2021 • 44min

Kuip on Giants clinching a playoff spot, the emergence of Captain Brandon Belt

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants clinching a spot in the MLB Playoffs, the sustained success of Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt and the emergence of “The Captain."(2:05) Are bullpen games to frequent for San Francisco? (8:32) Giants clinch postseason spot with win on Monday(16:36) Do the Giants rely on the home run too much? (24:13) Wood likely to return Saturday vs. Braves (29:22) Kuip reveals what he did after the Giants clinched a postseason birth (33:33) Kuip discusses the sustained success of Posey, Crawford and Belt (41:29) Kuip on Belt and the fun with the Giants’ clubhouse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 41min

Examining Giants-Dodgers battle for the NL West, MLB Power Rankings

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' sweep of the Cubs in Chicago, if Brandon Belt will go down as an all-time Giant great and the continued battle between San Francisco and Los Angeles for the NL West crown.(2:05) Giants sweep Cubs in Chicago (7:32) Bryant emotional in return to Wrigley (13:36) Is Belt an all-time great Giant?(22:50) Looking at the battle for the NL West (29:03) Previewing the Giants-Padres series (34:20) Should the Giants celebrate clinching a playoff spot? (36:39) MLB power rankings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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