Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
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Mar 22, 2021 • 37min

Breaking down Giants top prospects' spring performances

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss how the Giants’ top prospect performed during spring training, if Heliot Ramos will be called up to the majors this year and what the future holds for Joey Bart.(3:10) Giants having strong showing in spring training (7:51) Nuñez headed for Tommy John surgery (15:01) How bright is Luciano’s future? (18:20) Was spring training good or bad for Joey Bart? (27:13) Will Ramos be called up to the majors this season? 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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Mar 17, 2021 • 35min

Jake Peavy discusses Buster Posey’s impact on Giants, World Series memories

Former Giants pitcher and Cy Young winner Jake Peavy joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss Buster Posey’s importance to the Giants, Peavy's World Series memories and what made Bruce Bochy a great MLB manager. (1:10) Giants slowly forming Opening Day roster(6:51) Kapler discusses the depth of the Giants rotation (13:01) Peavy details his charitable efforts (19:20) Peavy shares his thoughts on how baseball has evolved (24:13) Peavy breaks down why Bruce Bochy was a great manager (27:40) Peavy reveals Posey’s importance to the Giants 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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Mar 15, 2021 • 40min

Breaking down Giants’ spring training roster battles

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the new rules being implemented in the minor leagues, the Giants' current spring training roster battles and predict how the Opening Day roster will look when San Francisco faces the Mariners. (1:50) Belt gives update on health heading into 2021 season (8:34) Breaking down minor league rule changes (12:01) Should MLB ban the shift?(20:23) What new rules will MLB adopt? (23:50) How will the Giants’ outfield look? (29:17) Who will be the closer this season? 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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Mar 11, 2021 • 32min

Kuip discusses Mike Yastrzemski’s 2021 potential, spring training frustrations

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic, alongside Duane Kuiper, discuss standout Giants players from spring training, Mike Yastrzemski’s potential for the 2021 season and an inside glimpse of how a broadcast duo works. Kuip also shares kind words for the late Joe Tait, hall of fame Cleveland broadcaster.(1:40) Giants turning heads at spring training(7:58) Will Duggar be on the opening day roster for the Giants?(17:01) Kuip reveals his funny practical joke(20:10) Kuip's frustrations with some spring training rules(30:33) Remembering Cleveland broadcaster Joe Tait 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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Mar 8, 2021 • 39min

Dave Flemming discusses the Giants' chances in 2021, his relationship with fans

Giants play-by-play announcer Dave Flemming joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on Giants Talk to discuss his career calling San Francisco Giants baseball games, the relationship he has developed with the fans and why the Giants look to be in a better position moving forward compared to years past.(1:20) Cueto looking good in spring training(7:04) Should the Giants worry about Brandon Belt?(11:10) Is Castro the closer of the future for the Giants? (15:01) Flemming discusses the Giants' added depth(22:08) Flemming details calling a baseball game over the radio(28:20) Flemming reveals why he enjoys calling Giants baseball games over others 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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Mar 4, 2021 • 33min

Kuip discusses Marco Luciano's bright future, takeaways from Giants' first spring training games

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss what the future holds for Giants prospect Marco Luciano, the impact of having fans in the stands on the upcoming season and how the delay of the Triple-A season will affect the Giants moving forward.(2:10) Takeaways from Giants latest spring training games (10:12) When will Ramos be on the Giants roster? (13:50) Does Triple A’s postponed start affect the MLB? (17:30) Kuip discusses having fans in the stands at spring training(25:02) Kuip details the oddity of playing with small crowds(28:30) How good can Luciano be? 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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Mar 1, 2021 • 27min

Mauricio Dubon discusses 2021 MLB season, Giants’ future, player he admired growing up

Giants infielder Mauricio Dubon joins Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss the upcoming 2021 MLB season, the Giants player he admired growing up and the future of the team. Plus, Cole and Alex break down the Giants' first spring training game of the year. (1:10) Giants return to action against Angels (5:36) Posey looked good in return to baseball (11:15) How will the remainder of spring training go? (16:50) Dubon discusses his transformation headed into spring training (20:35) Dubon reveals the Giant he looked up to growing up (23:10) Dubon breaks down some Giants’ prospects 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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Feb 25, 2021 • 31min

Giants spring training update, additions to roster, and Kuip's new MLB rules

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss the latest news from Giants spring training, including Sam Young’s impressive performance, LaMonte Wade Jr.’s potential with the Giants and the addition of MLB veteran Scott Kazmir. Plus, what two rules does Kuip think MLB should institute for the upcoming season?(1:20) Giants sign Kazmir to minor league deal(4:51) Sam Long turning heads at Giants camp (9:40) Will Wade Jr. continue to impress? (15:10) Kuiper discusses the challenge of facing taller pitchers (22:30) Kuiper weighs in on Sanchez’s potential (24:40) Kuip details two rules changes that need to happen before the 2021 season 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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Feb 22, 2021 • 38min

Examining Giants' World Series odds, Trevor Bauer's social media usage and the Aaron Sanchez signing

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest news surrounding the Giants, including Buster Posey’s thoughts on the shift, the team signing more pitching, and arrival of more players at spring training. Then, the guys shift their attention and look at the odds the Giants have of winning the World Series.(1:40) Giants add to pitching depth with Sanchez signing (9:51) Posey weighs in on shifts in MLB (16:40) Will Yamaguchi add depth to Giants bullpen? (23:10) Breaking down Giants’ World Series odds (29:30) Could Bauer’s social media platforms hurt the Dodgers? 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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Feb 18, 2021 • 39min

Giants' chances of making playoffs, players to watch during spring training

On the debut episode of Giants Talk, Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the start of spring training, the Giants’ chances of making the playoffs and how the farm system stacks up to the rest of the NL West. Then, Duane Kuiper joins the podcast to discuss Buster Posey’s return and more players to keep an eye on in this spring.(1:40) Giants pitchers and catchers report for spring training(6:51) Odds Giants make the playoffs (20:40) Five players to watch during spring training(33:50) Will no DH help or hurt the Giants? 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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