Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss Farhan Zaidi’s future with the Giants and detail the organizational implications if they decide to move. Cole and Alex also analyze if Bob Melvin should be on the heat seat, and why Marco Luciano’s position will be one of San Francisco's biggest offseason questions to answer.2:30 Discussing Farhan's future with Giants10:30 Is Bob Melvin on the hot seat?20:30 Why Marco Luciano will be one of the biggest offseason questions28:00 How both Giants, Orioles screwed up potential Blake Snell trade36:45 Looking around MLB

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Bryce Eldridge’s promotion to Triple-A and when he could potentially make the jump to San Francisco. Also, Cole and Alex examine Buster Posey’s reported involvement in Matt Champan’s contract extension and if it signals anything about Farhan Zaidi’s future.1:00 Bryce Eldridge to Triple-A8:30 Buster Posey takes lead in Matt Chapman negotiations12:30 Does Posey's increased involvement signal anything about Farhan Zaidi's future?21:00 Discussing Heliot Ramos' splash hit

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper examine how Mike Yastrzemski fits into the Giants’ future outfield plans, what to look for the rest of the season and speculate on the future of the “creamsicle” City Connect uniforms. Also, Alex sits down with analyst George Kontos to dissect Blake Snell’s second-half stats, and what Hayden Birdsong needs to do to take the next step.3:00 Discussing the future of the "creamsicle" City Connect uniforms14:00 How Yaz fits into the Giants19:30 What to look for rest of MLB season27:30 Kontos breaks down Snell's dominant second half30:00 Kontos details how Birdsong can take next step

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the dugout incident between Tyler Fitzgerald and Marco Luciano, Grant McCray’s future in the Giants' outfield and when top prospect Bryce Eldridge might reach the big leagues. Alex also sits down with Shawn Estes to break down what he has seen from Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval and Ryan Walker.2:00 Analyzing the Fitzgerald-Luciano incident6:00 Why the Giants haven’t moved Luciano to the outfield yet7:30 Where does McCray fit into the Giants’ 2025 outfield plans?15:30 When fans can hope to see Eldridge in San Francisco25:00 Estes shares what he has seen from Harrison29:00 Estes discusses how Giants should handle Doval, Walker

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Matt Chapman’s six-year, $151 million contract extension with the Giants and the core of players San Francisco will be able to build around. Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and Chapman's agent, Scott Boras, then chat with Alex to share how the deal came together.2:30 Why Giants had to get a deal done with Matt Chapman5:00 Importance of Chapman's clubhouse presence8:15 Analyzing Giants' core for future13:30 Does Chapman signing indicate anything about Farhan or Bob Melvin's future?15:00 Zaidi details how Chapman deal impacts Giants' short and long-term plans21:00 Boras shares how Chapman deal got done

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss they want to see from the Giants in September as San Francisco's playoff hopes dwindle, when fans can expect to see Marco Luciano and Luis Matos back up in the majors and why fans should keep an eye on Bryce Eldridge.(1:20) Giants drop series to Marlins(8:10) How Giants should approach September(16:01) Estrada sent to Triple A(22:02) Luciano, Matos remain in Sacramento(28:30) When will Eldridge make his MLB debut?(35:20) Previewing the upcoming Diamondbacks series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ need for improvement, how the team can get better offensively and what the future holds for Matt Chapman. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the importance of the upcoming series against the Marlins and the Giants recent roster moves.(1:20) Giants drop series to Brewers (9:10) Rogers, Estrada placed on waivers (15:01) Marlins series preview(23:02) Kuip breaks down the offensive struggles (29:30) Kuip on who could return next season (35:20) Kuip analyzes Chapman’s stellar defense

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ series loss in Seattle, why the starting rotation now is a major concern after Robbie Ray suffered a hamstring injury and who is next in line to fill his spot. Then, the guys turn their attention to Camilo Doval’s return to the bullpen and wrap the podcast previewing the upcoming series against the Brewers.(1:10) Giants drop series in Seattle(7:50) Doval returns to Giants bullpen(11:01) Potential fill-in for Ray(19:32) Is Walker the closer of the future?(27:10) Examining Melvin’s first season in San Francisco(33:01) Previewing the upcoming Brewers series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' failure to sweep the White Sox, why trading Joey Bart will haunt San Francisco moving forward and when fans can expect Camilo Doval's return. Plus, should the Giants sign Brandon Crawford after his release from St. Louis?(1:10) Giants disappoint in series vs. White Sox(7:50) Analyzing Giants' bullpen usage(11:01) Do the Giants regret trading Bart?(19:32) Should the Giants sign Crawford?(25:00) Previewing the upcoming schedule(31:01) When will Doval return?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series split with the A's, if Blake Snell is the best pitcher in MLB and how San Francisco can climb up the standings. Then, Alex and Cole answer some fan questions and discuss the likelihood of Matt Chapman returning next season.(1:10) Giants split series with A’s(7:50) Is Snell the best pitcher in baseball?(13:01) MLB celebrates Player’s Weekend(19:32) Potential new MLB rules(25:00) Do Giants wish they still had Bart?(30:01) Should baseball be in the Olympics?