Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Buster Posey’s injury scare against the Diamondbacks, what can be learned from San Francisco’s struggles from the past week and where they rank in the latest MLB Power Rankings. (2:00) Posey avoids major injury after scare vs. Diamondbacks (8:10) What do Giants’ struggles this past week mean? (13:30) Can Slater continue his hot streak? (19:36) Should fans be worried about a Giants slump?(25:00) Are the Giants or Dodgers higher on the MLB Power Rankings? (28:10) Posey, Crawford, Gausman headed to All-Star game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to break down how injuries to the Giants' roster are causing a lack of depth, his feelings on Maurico Dubon recently being sent down to Triple-A and to share his expectations for San Francisco in the second half of the season.(2:00) Giants lose two straight at Dodgers Stadium (6:24) Is Muncy the biggest modern day Giants killer? (14:10) Giants option Dubon to Triple-A (17:30) Ramos, Luciano make Futures Game (24:37) Kuip discusses the impact of injuries on the Giants’ depth (33:36) Kuip weighs in on Yastrzemski’s injury (38:00) Kuip looks ahead to the second half of the MLB season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic to discuss the changes in his swing, his resurgent season and what it means playing shortstop for his entire career. Plus, Cole and Alex recap San Francisco’s series win over the A’s and predict which Giants will make the All-Star Game. (1:43) Giants take two of three games from A’s at Oracle Park (5:24) Discussing Giants’ knack for late inning heroics (13:20) Why did MLB change All-Star voting? (17:30) Which Giants should make the All-Star team?(24:37) Crawford details the challenge of adjusting his swing (31:06) Crawford on still being a top-level shortstop (38:00) Crawford reveals his favorite baseball movie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants’ wild win over the Angels, San Francisco seemingly finding countless ways to win and the upcoming series against the A’s. Plus, A’s analyst Dallas Braden weighs in on the MLB’s foreign substance controversy and shares who Giants fans should watch out for this weekend.(1:36) Recapping Giants’ wild win over Angels (5:24) Discussing Tauchman’s future with the Giants (10:20) Kuip on the Giants “not liking to lose” (16:07) Kuip previews this weekend’s Bay Bridge Series (22:26) Braden weighs in on MLB’s foreign substance controversy(29:40) Braden reveals how he would react if checked for foreign substance (33:34) Braden discusses what he likes about the Giants (39:50) Braden details the A’s player to watch out for this series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants CEO Larry Baer joins Giants Talk to discuss Oracle Park’s return to full capacity, the team's mindset heading into the upcoming trade deadline and how the Giants balance present vs. future success. Plus, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if San Francisco's offensive success is sustainable and preview an upcoming matchup with Shohei Ohtani and the Angels.(1:36) Giants take two from Phillies (6:06) Do Giants need one more starter?(12:20) Will Giants continue offensive success? (16:23) Where would Giants be if they signed Harper?(20:45) Angels and Ohtani upcoming on Giants schedule (28:17) Baer discusses Oracles Park’s return to full capacity(33:13) Baer weighs in on the Giants success this season (37:26) Baer details the Giants’ trade deadline mentality Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Giants Talk to discuss the impact Mike Yastrzemski’s grand slam will have on the Giants moving forward, what he thinks about the latest MLB controversy surrounding its pitchers and to share memories about his father.(3:36) Impact of having fans back in Oracle Park(7:46) Can Giants maintain powerful offense all season?(12:58) Should Giants let Sammy Long start?(19:23) How many All-Stars will Giants have this season?(25:40) Kuip discusses the Giants' comeback win over the Diamondbacks(32:34) Kuip shares which players he thinks would make great managers (37:20) Kuip weighs in on the latest MLB controversy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Giants Talk to discuss Brandon Crawford’s breakout season, the confidence in the locker room and what worries him most about the remainder of the 2021 season.(1:36) Offense struggles as Giants split with Nationals(6:46) Should Giants adjust how they rehab players? (12:00) Bumgarner on IL, won’t face Giants in upcoming series(19:44) Kapler discusses the Giants’ confidence (22:40) Kapler details Crawford’s resurgent season (27:54) Kapler reveals what worries him about the remainder of the season(30:20) Possible changes for MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants recent spilt with the Texas Rangers, if Brandon Crawford should have his jersey retired by San Francisco and who are some Giants to keep an eye on in the minors. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show to discuss his recent announcement and update Giants fans everywhere. (1:16) Giants spilt two-game series with Rangers (6:46) Long shines in Giants debut (13:30) Is Crawford the best San Francisco Giants shortstop ever?(17:59) Who are the next Giants to step up? (21:40) Kuip’s first comments after his announcement(26:15) Kuip discusses the nuance of calling baseball games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' series win over the Chicago Cubs, the impact Evan Longoria’s injury will have on the Giants moving forward and if Kevin Gausman will be the NL’s starting pitcher All-Star Game. Plus, should the Giants’ season expectations be raised moving forward?(3:16) Giants take three-of-four from Cubs (8:06) Who will step up after Longoria's injury?(13:13) Will Gausman start for the NL in the All-Star game?(18:59) Giants sitting atop of NL West Standings (22:30) Does MLB need to crack down on pitchers doctoring baseballs? (26:15) Where do Giants land in 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.

Former Giant and current Chicago Cub Matt Duffy joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing in San Francisco, his comeback with the Cubs and what his return to the Bay will be like this weekend. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show to preview the Giants-Cubs series and his thoughts on Matt Duffy. (3:37) Giants split two-game series against Angels (10:04) Kuip on how fans influence the Giants broadcast (15:40) Kuip previews upcoming Giants-Cubs series(20:49) Kuip shares his memories of Matt Duffy (26:30) Duffy talks about the 2021 MLB season (32:37) Is the “Curse of Matt Duffy” real? (41:10) Duffy discusses his return to San Francisco this weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.