Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' weekend series with the Twins, why getting off to a good start in the second half is a must and revisit their bold predictions from the beginning of the season. Then, Javy Lopez stops by to break down his memorable moments from his career and joining the Wall of Fame.(1:10) Correa gets mixed reception at Oracle Park(7:50) Revisiting this season's bold predictions(12:50) Who will be NL Rookie of the Year?(18:20) How many wins will the Giants finish with?(25:22) Who should join the Wall of Fame next?(36:50) Lopez on becoming a lefty specialist(45:20) Lopez on joining the Wall of Fame

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' struggles against the Blue Jays, what the trade deadline could look like if the struggles continue and if any free-agent signings from last year could be on the move. Then, Alex and Laura Britt are joined by Jeremy Affeldt and Sergio Romo to discuss the Core Four’s impact and joining the Wall of Fame this weekend.(1:10) Giants struggle against Blue Jays(6:50) Snell shines in return from injury(12:50) Ahmed designated for assignment(18:20) What reception will Correa receive?(28:22) Affeldt on winning Game 7(36:50) Affeldt breaks down the Core Four(45:20) Affeldt on Posey’s greatness(51:08) Romo on what he is proudest of(55:23) Romo reveals the origins of his slider(59:32) Romo on his entrance from the bullpen

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact Austin Slater’s trade to the Cincinnati Reds will have on Luis Matos’ playing time, Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos’ first MLB All-Star Game selections, and Kevin Gausman's return with the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, which other veterans could be on the move before the MLB trade deadline?(3:10) Slater traded to the Reds (6:22) Remembering Slater’s impact in the Bay (12:50) Webb, Ramos selected to NL All-Star roster(18:20) Was Matt Chapman snubbed? (25:08) Should Matos become a starter? (34:23) Previewing the Giants-Blue Jays series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Jorge Soler’s recent offensive breakout, how Jordan Hicks can make an impact as the season progresses and why Patrick Bailey could be a dark horse to make the All-Star Game. Then, Alex and Cole answer some fan questions and discuss if the Giants will be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline.(3:10) Birdsong continues to impress(12:22) Should fans worry about Hicks?(16:50) Is Webb the Giants' All-Star frontrunner?(23:20) Will the Giants be buyers or sellers?(31:08) Looking ahead at the Giants' schedule

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ series win over the Dodgers, which player returning from the IL will make the biggest impact and to share his memories with two legends, Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda.(3:10) Soler starting to break out for Giants(12:22) What is Wisely’s ceiling?(17:50) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule(23:20) Kuip shares his memories with Mays and Cepeda(30:08) Kuip remembers calling a game with Mays(34:23) Which injured Giants will make the biggest impact?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' bounce back against the Cubs, when fans can expect Blake Snell and LaMonte Wade Jr. to return from injury and the interesting results from the MLB All-Star Game voting. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming Dodgers series and discuss what the team needs to do to stay afloat. (1:30) Giants take series from Cubs (6:10) Breaking down Birdsong’s debut (15:22) Do the Giants need more bullpen games? (21:50) When will Snell, Ray return from injury? (29:00) Previewing the Giants-Dodgers series

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ disastrous road trip, the ongoing issues with their starting rotation and when they can expect Blake Snell and Kyle Harrison to return. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the Giants' weakness on the base paths and if the offense can overcome the pitching woes.(1:30) Giants swept by Cardinals(6:10) Should Giants be stealing more bases?(16:22) Is this rock bottom for the Giants season?(21:50) What is Snell’s return timeline?(28:00) Previewing the Giants’ upcoming schedule

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' Rickwood experience, why MLB should start implementing this more and share their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the play on the field, including Heliot Ramos’ continued All-Star play and Brandon Crawford facing his former team for the first time.(1:30) Alex and Cole remember Willie Mays(5:10) Breaking down the Rickwood experience(16:22) When will Wade Jr. return from injury?(21:50) Will Ramos be an All-Star this year?(28:40) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule(32:08) Crawford on facing the Giants

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt are joined by former Giants Brandon Crawford, Hunter Pence and Jake Peavy to discuss Willie Mays’ impact on baseball and their careers. Plus, hear from NBC Sports Bay Area analyst Randy Winn on meeting Mays for the first time, and broadcaster Dave Flemming discussing the legacy Mays leaves behind.(2:30) Peavy shares his favorite memory of Mays(5:10) Winn reflects on his time spent with Mays(8:22) Pence remembers his first meeting with Mays(12:50) Crawford on meeting Mays as a young child(14:40) Flemming details his friendship with Mays

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Camilo Doval’s late-game struggles and whether Bob Melvin should have thrown the Giants closer in with a 13-2 lead heading into the ninth inning against the Angels on Sunday. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Brett Wisely’s future and Spencer Bivens' unique path to the majors.(0:50) Giants-Angels retrospective(7:45) Can Jorge Soler get it going after a big home run on Sunday?(14:30) Making sense of Doval’s late-game struggles(20:50) Bivens' MLB debut(28:05) Wisely’s future role with the Giants amidst Nick Ahmed’s return(30:10) Giants-Cubs lookahead