Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some takeaways from the Giants' series win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles, if Mike Tauchman’s game-saving catch could be a turning point for the team and preview San Francisco’s upcoming matchup with the Angels. (3:37) Giants win 3 games and series in Dodger Stadium (10:04) Giants show resilience in Friday’s win over the Dodgers(17:30) Did Tauchman’s catch change the Giants’ season? (23:13) Bauer mad after Dubon celebrates home run off Kershaw(35:10) How close were Giants to signing Shohei Ohtani? 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 how Kevin Gausman compares to past Giants pitchers, the success the team has seen in resting its players and what fans should remember heading into the second series with the Dodgers. (2:37) Did Giants need blowout victory over Diamondbacks? (8:48) Will Giants face a more fired-up Dodgers team this weekend? (17:30) Kuip on Gausman's ability to get strikeouts (22:00) Kuip discusses Kapler resting players vs. Dodgers(25:07) What should Giants fans remember heading into upcoming Dodgers series?(29:28) Kuip discusses pinch hitting vs. Doc Gooden Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buster Posey joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the renewal of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry, his hot start to the season, the reasons behind it and how the Giants can continue to contend in the competitive NL West. (2:37) Giants swept by Dodgers, fall to third in NL West (7:31) Could Bauer now be the most hated Dodger?(14:10) Is the Giants-Dodgers rivalry changing?(20:30) Posey touches on the renewal of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry (25:07) Posey details the Giants' hot start(29:28) Posey discusses the evolution of 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 are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the upcoming Giants-Dodgers series, the hot start of Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford and the impact Trevor Bauer can have on the future of the Giants-Dodgers rivalry.(3:13) Could Gausman be NL All-Star Game starter?(7:10) Giants to face Bauer this weekend (13:44) Oracle Park changing COVID policy for Giants games (18:18) Kuip on the superstitions in baseball (22:30) Kuip details the success of the Giants’ stars (30:40) What is the Giants’ mindset ahead of Dodgers series?(37:40) Kuip reveals his thoughts on the Yermin Mercedes situation 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 struggles with their shaky bullpen, some potential trade targets to solidify the back end of their bullpen and end the podcast taking a look at the Giants’ minor league success.(1:26) Is Kapler finding his footing as Giants manager? (6:20) Gausman continues to dominate for Giants (11:10) What is the answer for the bullpen? (14:56) Potential targets to solidify Giants’ bullpen (22:12) Giants Double-A affiliate throws combined no hitter (26:16) Will Joey Bart be in the majors soon? (31:30) Looking ahead to Giants-Dodgers series 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, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the Giants’ upcoming eight-game road trip in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, what makes this Giants team special and how Gabe Kapler is handling in-game decisions as manager.(1:26) Giants go 4-1 on recent homestand(7:20) How has Kapler been at in-game managing? (11:10) Cole and Alex reveal their thoughts on the ballpark experience(18:06) Previewing Giants' eight-game road trip(24:12) Kuip touches on calling games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati(30:16) Kuip reveals what is “special” about 2021 Giants(35:30) Kuip weighs in on the challenge of playing in Oracle park 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 World Series champion Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he has faith in Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi, his relationship with the city of San Francisco and his potential future working in baseball.(2:26) Cueto struggles in return to mound (7:20) Which Giants position player would be the best pictcher?(11:10) How different are the Giants and Padres? (18:50) Pence shares his one MLB goal he didn’t obtain(22:12) Pence details how Kapler is affective as a manager(30:16) Pence reveals the meaning of being a teammate (35:30) Pence talks about the passion of Giants fans(42:01) Pence examines Posey’s “greatness” 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 Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the positives the Giants can take away from their recent series in Denver, what the mindset is for the players after some tough losses and celebrating Willie Mays' 90th birthday.(2:06) Giants go 2-4 on road trip(9:20) Should Giants be worried about struggling bullpen? (15:50) Kapler optimistic Posey can play Friday(20:50) Looking ahead to Giants-Padres series (28:52) Kuip shares some positives from the Giants-Rockies series(34:16) Kuip on how long it takes to bounce back from late game collapses(41:30) Kuip discusses Willie Mays' 90th birthday celebration 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 success of the Giants' pitching staff this season, how optimistic the fan base should be moving forward and if Buster Posey should be playing more to help lift the struggling offense. (1:06) Should Giants feel optimistic after series with Padres?(7:00) Tauchman fitting in nicely with Giants (14:30) Did Flores need to do more in late game at-bat? (18:50) Could Posey play more first base this season? (23:52) Will Belt bounce back against the Rockies? (28:16) Giants release minor league rosters (35:30) Is the NL West the best division in MLB? 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 Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper on the latest Giants Talk to discuss the importance of the upcoming Giants-Padres series, the impact the pitching has had on the Giants’ hot start and how San Francisco will handle Fernando Tatis Jr.(1:45) Giants off to 16-9 start(8:20) How important is the Giants' depth?(13:00) Tauchman has solid debut against Rockies(19:20) Previewing Giants-Padres series(28:52) Kuip relives being drafted (35:40) Kuip weighs in on the importance of “energy guys” on a baseball roster (39:30) Kuip discusses the Tatis-Bauer situation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.