Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Baseball is back! On the latest Giants Insider Podcast, Alex Pavlovic is joined by Giants manager Gabe Kapler to discuss the return of the MLB season and the outlook for the team. Plus, the duo look at how a shortened season affects the Giants and how the team will adjust to some new health guidelines. (3:13) Have you communicated with team? (4:35) What are some things you are doing for safety?(7:45) Have you started to think about in-game safety? (12:50) Injury Updates(15:35) Are the Giants better off in a shorter season? (19:40) Focus on farm system headed into 2020 season 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 Giants Insider Podcast, Alex Pavlovic details the new reports of the MLB and MLBPA reportedly are close to an agreement on the 2020 season. Plus, Alex is joined by Steve Moskowitz as they discuss the legal happenings with the MLB and MLBPA and break down what needs to be done in order for baseball to return this summer. For more information on Steve Moskowitz, visit www.moskowitzllp.com. (2:53) Reports say MLB and MLBPA close to agreement on the 2020 season (10:18) Why don’t teams want to open their books? (14:23) Is this a situation that will affect the next CBA? (16:30) What should players be concerned about legally? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants scouting director Michael Holmes stopped by after the first round of the draft to discuss why the Giants liked Patrick Bailey so much, what it means that they took another first-round catcher, how the preparation for this draft was so unique, and the plans for Day 2, when the Giants have a league-high six picks. 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 Dalton Johnson discuss the changes to this year's MLB draft rules, the local ties of likely top pick Spencer Torkelson, the Giants' needs, why Tyler Soderstrom is always connected to the Giants, some other options for them at No. 13, and why having two extra picks will be a huge advantage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Giants hitting coach Justin Viele talks about getting that job as a 29-year-old, what it was like playing with Mike Yastrzemski in the minors, the three things he focuses on with his hitting philosophy, using PlayStation to scout the National League, what he tells Gabe Kapler during Zoom simulations, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the newest Giants Insider Podcast, former Giant and four-time World Series champion Javier Lopez joins Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic to discuss if baseball will be back this summer and how he would have handled this situation as a player. Plus, he details his favorite memory from his time in San Francisco and what it was like facing Barry Bonds.(2:13) MLB proposes new deal to players union (7:25) How has it been at home? (10:10) What should a player want to know from their union? (14:33) How as a player would you handle this? (17:50) Would you like a shorten season? (21:35) Do you like the new relief pitcher rule? (24:52) How was it pitching to Barry Bonds? (29:44) Favorite Giants memory (35:00) What are you missing about baseball? 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 Giants Insider Podcast, Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Rob Brantly to discuss his time as a journeyman in the MLB, Buster Posey's leadership and the managing style of Gabe Kapler.(3:40) How is it working out at home?(6:50) What will players lose if there is no season?(10:10) What is Kapler's approach as Manager?(13:01) What has stood out from your time with Buster Posey?(15:04) How are the Giants young players developing?(19:24) What is the key to staying in MLB?(21:41) What have you learned from your MLB playing days? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants catcher Tyler Heineman joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the Giants Insider Podcast to discuss what it's like to learn from Buster Posey and being teammates with Brandon Crawford. Plus, Tyler details how he has been connecting with Giants fans during this time and what he misses most about sports.(3:40) How has quarantine been for you?(7:25) How do you keep your mind mentally ready?(10:41) Who should you watch out for on the Giants?(14:31) What is is like playing with Buster Posey?(18:37) How was playing college baseball at UCLA?(24:01) What is it like to watch your brother play in the MLB?(26:50) Connecting with Giants fans during quarantine(32:20) What do you miss about sports? 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 Giants Insider Podcast, Alex Pavlovic is joined by sportswriter John Shea, who co-wrote the book, "24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid" with Willie Mays. They discuss how the book came about, the process of interviewing former presidents and some new things he learned in the process.(3:39) How did book happen? (7:22) How was it interviewing Willie? (10:27) What new things did you learn? (14:21) How many home runs should Mays have? (17:07) What does Willie think of his famous catch? (19:55) How does Willie view the new era of the MLB (25:31) How was the process of interviewing for book? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants outfielder Austin Slater joined Kelli Johnson and Alex Pavlovic on the latest Giant Insider Podcast to discuss what he has been up to during quarantine, if players will need another more time to get ready and what he misses most about sports. (3:00) What are you doing to pass the time?(4:10) Should there be another small Spring Training?(6:42) What will it be like to play games without fans?(11:24) Drafted out of High School by the Dodgers(15:12) Do you miss paying the infield?(21:44) What do you miss most about sports?(23:41) What sport do you like to watch the most? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.