Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

On this episode of the Balk Talk Podcast, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic to discuss the latest news around the team, including the recent COVID-19 scare and an injury update for key players. Plus, they discuss Gabe Kapler’s positive impact on the Giants and the secret to Mike Yastrzemski’s great season. (1:00) Discussing Giants’ COVID-19 scare (4:50) Giants postseason outlook(8:40) Will the DH stick around in the NL? (15:00) Examining Kapler’s impact on the 2020 season(20:20) Secret to Yastrzemski’s breakout season (22:40) Health of the Giants pitching rotation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of the Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by MLB.com’s Sarah Langs to discuss Mike Yastrzemski’s break-out season, the A's exciting season, and her highlights from the MLB season. A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty and his father Mike join to discuss their search to find a cure for ALS and their upcoming event in the fight against ALS. (5:12) Langs background and passion for baseball (11:18) Langs on working her dream job(14:45) Yastrzemski’s break-out season (16:53) Langs on the A's exciting season(22:40) Langs shares her highlights from the 2020 MLB Season (30:33) Piscotty explains the fight to find a cure for ALS (37:36) Piscotty shares ways Athletics have contributed to ALS fight Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by former MLB players Ty Kelly and Matt Paré to discuss their time in the league, life outside of baseball and the challenge of creating content in today’s digital world. Plus, hear what it was like to play in the Giants farm system and learn from Giants great Buster Posey. (4:25) Paré, Kelly explain what they are up to after baseball (12:15) Paré, Kelly on the art of creating content (16:18) Why not go into broadcasting? (24:20) Paré explains the importance of the minors(30:50) What's it like playing with Buster Posey? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Orioles play-by-play announcer Melanie Newman to discuss the 2020 MLB trade deadline, Mike Yastrzemski’s breakout season and being a role model for a younger generation. Then, Dave Stewart stops by to break down the latest trades in the MLB and the behind-the-scenes details of the trade deadline. (3:40) Newman discusses the MLB trade deadline(8:25) Newman discusses the Orioles players(13:33) Newman examines Yastrzemski’s breakout season (19:15) Newman shares her advice to aspiring broadcasters (24:40) Stewart's thoughts on the trade deadline (29:20) Did the shortened season affect the trade deadline?(34:30) Stewart breaks down Giants new pitcher Anthony Banda(37:50) Stewart on the behind-the-scenes details of the trade deadline Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by current Chicago White Sox and Bay Area native Evan Marshall to discuss his MLB career, his baseball fandom growing up and his love for the San Jose Sharks. Plus, hear a breakdown of the 2020 MLB trade deadline! (2:10) Recapping the MLB Trade deadline (8:25) Marshall on White Sox's young talent(10:33) Have bullpens gained more respect in recent years? (17:15) Marshall's favorite baseball team growing up(23:20) Marshall discusses his Sharks fandom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by current Cleveland Indian and former San Francisco Giant and Oakland Athletic Cameron Rupp. They discuss the current state of the MLB, learning from Buster Posey and being a mentor to younger MLB players. (1:09) MLB players protest in wake of Jacob Blake shooting (9:10) Rupp reveals his favorite type of music (13:43) Rupp explains how different this baseball season has been(19:17) Rupp discusses his experiences with Buster Posey (26:21) Rupp shares how it was playing in Philly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt discusses the first half of the 2020 MLB season and breaks down some of the key stories from the league. Plus, Jessica shares her mid-season award choices for the National and American League. (2:26) MLB season progressing through COVID-19 (5:26) A’s-Astros rivalry(11:06) Who should win NL MVP? (16:53) Who is the best pitcher in MLB? (20:07) Will MLB finish the season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Balk Talk, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Dalton Johnson to discuss some examples of how the unwritten rules of baseball have caused controversy, including with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. and A’s outfielder Ramon Laureno and decide if these rules are good or bad for MLB. Then, Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley stops by to talk about his new teammate Madison Bumgarner and play a game of This-orThat. (1:28) Controversy with Fernando Tatis Jr. (9:11) Discussing A’s, Astros brawl (15:10) Yastrzemski’s great season (18:09) Did Giants throw at Trout? (28:49) Bradley reveals the change with MLB players (34:50) Bradley shares his thought on the Diamondbacks' future(38:44) This-or-That with Archie Bradley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Balk Talk Podcast, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by MLB catcher and first overall pick from the 2019 MLB Draft Adley Rutschman. They discuss the 2019 MLB Draft, Adley’s experience facing MLB pitching for the first time and his experience flirting with "The Bachelor" star Madison Prewett. (5:37) Differences between the 2019 and 2020 MLB Draft (11:02) Rutschman discusses how he connects with fans (16:27) Rutschman reveals the change in training this season(18:03) Rutschman shares his insights on flirting through instagram(23:10) Rutschman expresses his coolest baseball experience Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of the Balk Talk Podcast, Jessica Kleinschmidt is joined by Dalton Johnson to discuss this weekend’s series between the Giants and A’s and key players for both teams who have seen early successes this season. Plus, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt stop by to discuss the younger talent in the Giants organization and what the future holds. (1:36) Favorite Giants vs. A’s moment(8:10) Yastrzemski’s breakout year (13:46) Chapman and Olson's chemistry (16:30) Crawford’s impact on Giants history (21:40) Who will win the Battle of the Bay series? (25:58) Crawford on the importance of defense(27:20) Crawford discusses having younger coaches(33:35) This-or-That with Brandon Crawford (37:08) Belt shares his injury struggles (39:13) Belt discusses the changes at Oracle park Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.