Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants analyst Sergio Romo to break down Camilo Doval’s recent option to Sacramento, the areas the reliever needs to work on and how possible it is for Doval to regain the closer spot. Then, Alex and Cole discus the current NL Wild Card standings and preview the upcoming series against Oakland.(1:10) Giants struggle at home vs. Braves(7:50) Do the Giants need to find their identity? (13:01) Could Webb win the Cy Young this season? (19:32) Luciano sent to Sacramento as McCray makes his debut(25:00) Who will win the NL West? (30:01) Previewing the Giants-A’s series (37:02) Romo on Doval being optioned to Sacramento (42:30) Romo details how Doval can “relight the fire”(49:20) Romo shares the nerves of being a closer

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants legends Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner to reminisce about the 2014 World Series championship, the challenge of Game 7 and their friendship with each other. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss Camilo Doval being optioned to Sacramento and preview the upcoming series against the Braves.(1:10) Doval optioned to Sacramento (7:50) How long will Doval be in Triple-A?(14:01) Previewing upcoming Giants-Braves series (23:32) Remembering some guys (28:02) Bumgarner looks back at Game 7(32:30) Bumgarner details his mindset that postseason(35:20) Posey on his memorable NLDS performance (40:20) Posey details his friendship with Bumgarner

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants offense breaking out on their recent road trip, the likelihood Matt Chapman remains on the team next season and if fans should be worried about Camilo Doval as the closer. Then, former Giant Jake Peavy stops by to share the optimism he has for the team this season and his excitement for the 2014 team reunion.(1:10) Giants offense shows life against Nationals(7:50) Will Chapman return next season?(13:02) Should fans worry about Doval?(18:20) What does Flores’ future look like?(23:01) Previewing the Giants-Tigers series(31:10) Peavy looks back at the 2014 World Series(37:20) Peavy reveals the optimism he has for the 2024 Giants

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Blake Snell’s no-hitter against the Reds, how this impacts the chances he opts out at the end of the season and which other players on the roster could follow. Then, Alex and Cole discuss the pressure on the starting pitching and look ahead to the next series against the Nationals.(1:10) Snell throws no-hitter versus Reds (7:50) Was Farhan right about the pitching staff? (12:50) Will Snell, Chapman opt out after the season? (18:20) Fitzgerald named NL Rookie of the Month (25:10) Previewing Giants-Nationals series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' trade deadline decisions, including holding on to Blake Snell and sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta, if the team made a mistake not deciding on a certain path and how the pressure is now on the players to make a wild-card run.(1:10) Recapping the MLB trade deadline(5:50) Did Giants make the wrong deadline decisions?(10:10) Will Giants miss Soler’s bat?(17:20) Cobb sent to Cleveland at deadline(22:10) Canha set to appear soon after trade(29:50) Webb shines for Giants against A’s

Alex Pavlovic is joined by Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi to break down why the team held onto Blake Snell at the trade deadline, the thought process behind sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta and the team’s plans for the remainder for the 2024 season.(1:10) Giants trade Soler, keep Snell at trade deadline(4:50) Farhan on the Giants' trade philosophy(8:10) Farhan details why Giants held onto Snell(17:20) Farhan on the plans for Luciano and Fitzgerald(25:10) Farhan discusses the Giants' starting rotation

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ four-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies, how this will affect the upcoming MLB trade deadline and which potential veterans could be on the move. Plus, George Kontos stops by to discuss his personal experience with being traded, the haul San Francisco could get for Blake Snell and why he believes the Giants still have a chance at making the playoffs.(1:10) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle (7:50) How should Giants approach the trade deadline? (13:50) Potential players who could be traded (19:20) Predictions for the trade deadline(26:10) Can Fitzgerald continue his solid play? (31:20) Kontos breaks down the trade deadline (38:50) Kontos on if the Giants should buy or sell

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ slow start to the second half, why it seems destined San Francisco will sell at the trade deadline and which veterans could be on the move next week. Plus, Robbie Ray joined Alex and Laura Britt back in Spring Training to discuss the trade sending him to San Francisco and his immediate fit in the locker room.(1:10) Giants drop second straight series after All-Star break (7:50) Are the Giants now sellers at the deadline? (13:50) Ray shines in return from injury (21:20) Takeaways from the road trip (28:22) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule (33:50) Ray on his trade to the Giants (38:20) Ray discusses his immediate fit with the Giants' organization

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ bumpy start to the second half of the season, what the philosophy should be as the trade deadline approaches and how the upcoming series with the Dodgers can either make or break San Francisco’s playoff aspirations.(1:10) Giants drop series to Rockies(7:50) Should Giants be sellers at the trade deadline?(16:50) Harrison shines in first outing since break(21:20) Takeaways from the Giants' 2025 schedule(25:22) How impactful will the Dodgers series be to the season?

On this episode of “Giants Talk,” Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss Camilo Doval and if the Giants should make a change at closer. They also look back at the All-Star break and what MLB can do to fix the Home Run Derby. Then they peer ahead to the second half of the season and make several bold predictions.1:00 Camilo Doval discussion … time for Giants to try another closer? Biggest storyline coming out of the All-Star break12:30 All-Star Break felt “lackluster” this year. Home Run Derby is “washed”21:00 Logan Webb’s All-Star game performance22:50 Breaking down Giants draft picks25:45 Second half bold predictions35:00 Giants have easiest schedule in second half36:30 if the giants don’t figure it out in the next couple weeks, “a lot of people are gonna get fired”