
Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast
NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.
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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper bring you comprehensive coverage of the San Francisco Giants. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Giants players, coaches and front-office personnel. Giants Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your San Francisco Giants needs.
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English
Episodes
Why Posey's roster shake-up is a 'message' to Giants' stars
6/5/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap Buster Posey’s roster shakeup and break down San Francisco’s comeback win against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
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(2:30) – Recapping Giants’ roster moves
(9:00) – Reflecting on Wade Jr.’s time in SF
(17:40) – Daniel Johnson shines in return to Giants
(19:15) – Bryce Eldridge promoted to Triple-A
(25:00) – Recapping Giants first three games vs Padres
(30:40) – Previewing Giants’ next series vs Atlanta Braves
(32:10) - Buster Posey interview
Duration:00:44:46
Giants' pitching carries sputtering offense during nine-game road trip
6/2/2025
On “Giants Talk,” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s nine-game road trip in which San Francisco went 4-5. The Giants have relied heavily on their pitching as their offense struggles -- especially their bullpen, which currently leads MLB in ERA and WHIP. Cole and Alex discuss how San Francisco's bats will be tested against the powerful Padres and Braves, the latter of which recently welcomed back former NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.
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(1:30) Recapping Marlins series, Giants take 2 of 3 but a frustrating series nonetheless
(8:30) 14 straight games with 4-runs-or-fewer – Giants have wasted a great month of pitching
(11:30) When your healthy you have pile up wins, especially when your division rivals are down
(13:00) Candidates on the roster that will make way for Jerar Encarnación's return?
(16:30) Giants starting rotation is in a good spot with three young pitchers holding their own (Birdsong, Harrison, an Roupp)
(36:00) Previewing Giants vs Padres series at Oracle Park this week
Duration:00:44:50
Is it time to panic for the Giants?
5/29/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s sweep to the Detroit Tigers and offer their assessment of San Francisco’s season thus far.
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(3:40) - San Francisco's closer situation
(11:45) - Marco Luciano, Jerar Encarnación updates
(17:00) - Who is to blame for Giants' hitting struggles?
(21:50) - Where does the panic meter stand for the Giants?
(24:00) - Assessment of San Francisco's season thus far
(38:20) - Previewing Giants vs Marlins series in Miami
Duration:00:43:59
What's the solution for San Francisco's struggling offense?
5/26/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s series win in Washington and break down the Giants’ struggling offense. Plus, a preview of the Giants’ upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.
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(2:30) - Recapping San Francisco's series win in Washington
(6:00) - Breaking down Kyle Harrison's outing vs Nationals
(11:22) - Robbie Ray's impressive season
(12:22) - San Francisco's struggling offense
(22:00) - David Villar leaves Giants
(26:00) - Giants minor league system overview
(40:00) - Giants at Tigers preview
Duration:00:45:33
Who replaces Justin Verlander in Giants’ rotation?
5/22/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic review San Francisco’s disappointing series against the Kansas City Royals and explain how Justin Verlander’s injury could affect the Giants’ starting rotation.
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(7:00) - Justin Verlander placed on IL
(10:45) - Who replaces Verlander while he's on IL?
(15:10) - Reviewing Giants' series loss vs Royals
(23:00) - Hayden Birdsong'g outing vs Kansas City
(24:40) - Breaking down Patrick Bailey's recent form
(30:00) - Mailbag Questions
(50:00) - Previewing Giants vs Nationals series
Duration:00:55:44
Giants' bullpen continues to shine in series sweep over Athletics
5/19/2025
On "Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco series sweep over the Athletics and preview the Giants' upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals.
(3:00) - Takeaways from San Francisco's series sweep against the Athletics
(12:50) - NL West Overview after weekend
(15:00) - Jordan Hicks moves back to the bullpen
(24:00) - Breaking down Justin Verlander's outing against Athletics
(28:00) - Mailbag Questions
(38:00) - Previewing Giants vs Royals series at Oracle Park
Duration:00:44:46
Why Bob Melvin felt it was necessary to shake up Giants' lineup
5/15/2025
San Francisco manager Bob Melvin sits down with Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt on "Giants Talk" to explain why he felt it was necessary to shake up the team's lineup following their recent offensive struggles.
2:15 – Breaking down Giants vs. Diamondbacks
8:00 – How did Giants lineup changes going into series vs. D-Backs turn out?
11:00 – Korean heritage night food
13:30 – Another great outing for Robbie Ray
15:45 – Christian Koss hits grand slam for his first career home run
18:15 – Logistics of giving a home run ball back
23:15 – Injury updates
27:30 – Carson Whisenhunt looking great
29:30 – Updates on Tristan Beck, Keaton Winn and Sean Hjelle
31:00 – Remembering Evan Longoria
34:30 – Anthony Desclafani signed by the Yankees, Rich Hill signs minor league deal
36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Athletics
42:00 - Bob Melvin interview
Duration:00:49:01
Should Giants be concerned after being swept by Twins?
5/12/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco getting swept by the Minnesota Twins and if there is cause for concern as the team's offense continues to search for answers.
1:30 – Giants swept by Twins
5:00 – Is there a cause for concern?
8:45 – Heliot Ramos carried the Giants on offense against the Twins
9:30 – How long can they keep this up with LaMonte Wade, Jr.?
15:15 – Ryan Walker struggles again
17:00 – Camilo Doval feeling confident
19:00 – When should we be worried about Willy Adames?
21:30 – Patrick Bailey’s offense has been stagnant
25:30 – Mailbag Q's
40:00 – Giants drop to #3 in NL West
43:00 – Previewing matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Duration:00:47:58
Giants win road series vs. Cubs, Ron Wotus discusses how things are looking in Triple-A Sacramento
5/8/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco outscored the powerful Cubs and win the series in Chicago. Ron Wotus then joins the show to discuss how things are looking in Triple-A Sacramento.
1:30 – Justin Verlander’s bad luck to start his time with the Giants
4:00 – Another interesting series for Ryan Walker
7:45 – Breaking down the extra innings game vs. Cubs
12:00 – Giants have a sloppy defensive game on Monday
14:45 – Kyle Harrison deals in his first game back
19:30 – Injury updates
25:00 – Ross Stripling retires
27:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Twins
37:00 – Ron Wotus interview
Duration:00:48:31
Willy Adames finally breaks out, Giants bounce back to take series vs. Rockies
5/5/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Willy Adames finally getting his break out game as a Giant and how the team bounced back against the Colorado Rockies after a disappointing loss to open the series.
2:15 – Kyle Harrison called up, Lou Trivino DFA’d
5:00 – Giants lose series opener to Rockies but bounce back and win the next two games
10:00 – Willy Adames finally has a breakout game Sunday
12:00 – Giants need Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Patrick Bailey and LaMonte Wade Jr. to find a rhythm
13:45 – Waiting for Luis Matos to power up
15:15 – Robbie Ray throws seven no hit innings
16:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald out with cracked rib
18:00 – Nick Ahmed hits open market
20:00 – Donnie Ecker fired by Rangers
24:00 – Update on Wade Meckler
25:30 – Previewing Giants matchup vs. Cubs
32:00 – Food recommendations in Chicago
Duration:00:35:11
Takeaways from Giants' first month of the 2025 season
5/1/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what has stood out from San Francisco's first month of the 2025 MLB season and what fans should watch out for in May.
1:00 – Recapping the Giants series vs. Padres
3:00 – How the series revealed some issues
6:45 – Padres drawing huge crowds to the games
9:00 – Who’s the Giants MVP so far?
12:00 – Biggest disappointment so far?
18:00 – Jung Hoo Lee becoming “the guy” is one of the best things to happen to the franchise in a while
22:30 – Ballpark vibes are back at Oracle Park wit the Giants playing fun baseball
24:00 – Most interesting thing so far?
27:00 – NL West check in
29:30 – Storylines in May?
35:00 – Mustache May
40:00 – Mailbag Q's
49:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rockies
Duration:00:55:36
Giants hope walk-off momentum carries into NL West clash vs. Padres
4/28/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series against the Texas Rangers and preview the potential challenges in an NL West showdown with the San Diego Padres.
(1:02) – General feeling after Giants’ walk-off win over Rangers
(3:53) – Updates on the Giants’ closer situation
(5:10) – Reviewing SF’s starting rotation against Rangers
(9:00) – What to make of LaMonte Wade Jr.’s series
(12:15) – Brandon Crawford Day at Oracle Park
(20:00) - Mailbag Questions - Giants starting rotation
(31:10 – Looking forward to Giants’ short series vs Padres in San Diego
(36:30) – Oracle Park's standout attendance
Duration:00:41:38
Giants GM Zack Minasian details development of pitching rotation
4/25/2025
First-year general manager Zack Minasian joins "Giants Talk" to discuss what he finds most important when evaluating players, the continued development of San Francisco's pitchers and his impressions of Brandon Crawford's career in the Bay.
1:00 – Breaking down the series vs. Brewers, Giants are still winning and playing encouraging baseball
3:15 – What's going on with the closer spot?
6:45 – Should the Giants consider Tyler Rogers as the closer?
9:00 – Is this the season Logan Webb has “Logan Webbed” the most?
12:00 – Should Jordan Hicks and Hayden Birdsong swap spots?
16:15 – Is it time the Giants optioned Luis Matos?
18:30 – Unexpectedly sloppy Brewers’ defense, is Matt Chapman the best defensive player in baseball?
23:00 – Mailbag Q's
39:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Rangers
46:00 – Zack Minasian Interview
Duration:00:55:06
Justin Verlander's first Giants win spoiled in walk-off loss, Landen Roupp sets career high
4/21/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Justin Verlander was in line for his first Giants win before the Los Angeles Angels walked off San Francisco in the bottom of the ninth, break down Landen Roupp's impressive outing on Saturday and answer some mailbag questions from fans.
1:00 – Giants fall to Angels, Ryan Walker’s first blown save but still go 5-5 on road trip
5:00 – Competition in the National League
6:15 – Positive takeaways from the road trip
16:00 – Negative takeaways from the road trip
21:30 – Discussing the backup catcher situation
29:00 – Mailbag Q's
43:00 – Previewing the matchup vs. Brewers
Duration:00:45:57
Why Giants' series split vs. Phillies is 'encouraging' before Angels matchup
4/17/2025
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s ‘encouraging’ series split in Philadelphia, and look ahead to the series against the Los Angeles Angels.
(1:50) – Reviewing the Giants’ series split in Philadelphia
(3:30) – Breaking down Tyler Fitzgerald’s series vs Philly
(6:58) – Looking at Verlander’s outing in Giants’ loss to Phillies on Tuesday
(12:58) – Breaking down Jordan Hicks’ outing vs Phillies
(18:52) – Jung Hoo Lee’s argument with Phil Cuzzi
(27:38) – Updates Giants’ top prospects
(30:40) - Mailbag Questions
(36:30) - Previewing Giants vs Angels
Duration:00:41:13
Giants enjoying cheering on healthy Lee amid early 2025 breakout
4/14/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how center fielder Jung Hoo Lee has been San Francisco's best all-around player so far this season, why the team has taken such joy in cheering him on and then answer a few fan mailbag questions.
1:00 – Giants looked great against the Yankees, Phillies are going to be a real test
4:30 – Jung Hoo Lee playing great
10:15 – Adjustments in the lineup
12:15 – Jordan Hicks has rough outing
15:15 – Robbie Ray with the 4-inning win in the rain
17:00 – All the different games and situations Jon Miller has seen throughout his career
19:00 – On people not liking Carlos Rodon on social media
25:00 – Looking around the NL West
33:00 – Mailbag Q's
39:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Phillies
Duration:00:42:39
Why Buster Posey isn't surprised by Giants' great start to season
4/10/2025
Buster Posey joins "Giants Talk" to discuss San Francisco's great start to the year, how he believes Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos have evolved this season and why the team hasn't made any roster moves yet.
1:00 – Breaking down series against the Reds
3:00 – Level of concern for Camilo Doval
8:15 – Concerned with Justin Verlander already?
13:00 – Tyler Fitzgerald struggling on offense and defense
16:00 – Concerns with the lineup
20:00 – All the walk offs the Giants have had already
24:00 – Hayden Birdsong reminding Alex of Tim Lincecum
25:45 – Landen Roupp wasted outing by Giants’ offense
27:00 – Tyler Rogers looking good this season
28:45 – Reaction to Giants’ new City Connect Jerseys
36:30 – Previewing Giants vs. Yankees
44:00 – Buster Posey Interview
Duration:00:52:28
Giants continue hot start with second straight series sweep
4/7/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's 8-1 start to the season, how the team is overcoming adversity to find different ways to win and answer a few mailbag questions from fans.
:45 – Giants continue their hot start
3:30 – Showing shades of the 2021 team
6:00 – Willy Adames comes through in the clutch
8:00 – Randy Rodriguez impressing
12:00 – Discussing the Giants’ use of Hayden Birdsong
14:15 – Victor Robles’ catch and injury
16:00 – Jung Hoo Lee doing it all
20:00 – Vibes with fans at home opener were great
25:00 – Giants don’t have rockstars like they did with their World Series' teams
29:00 – Remembering the lineup from last time they were in first place in 2022
31:00 – Mailbag Q's
42:00 – Previewing Giants vs. Reds Pt. 2
Duration:00:44:39
What we learned from Giants' impressive road trip to begin 2025 season
4/3/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss San Francisco's hot start to the season after going 5-1 on the opening road trip, why Heliot Ramos is looking like a building block for the future. and how the team is stacking up against the rest of the NL West.
:50 – Giants get series sweep over the Houston Astros, Heliot Ramos looking fantastic to start the season
7:00 – Jordan Hicks looked great against the Astros
12:15 – Wilmer Flores tearing it up
15:30 – Landen Roupp confident in this team
19:00 – It’s still a scary time in the NL West
23:00 – Early concerns about the team?
33:30 – News from around the MLB
39:30 – Previewing the home opener and matchup against the Seattle Mariners
Duration:00:46:00
Matt Chapman's all-around brilliance leads Giants to series win vs. Reds
3/31/2025
On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how San Francisco clinched their first series win of 2025 MLB season against the Cincinnati Reds behind the brilliant play of Matt Chapman and discuss how they feel about the bullpen through three games.
1:00 – On Alex’s new book
4:00 – Breaking down Justin Verlander and Robbie Ray’s outings
8:00 – How do we feel about the Giants’ bullpen through three games?
9:45 –Giants’ offense, Matt Chapman’s defense looking good against the Reds
11:45 – Heliot Ramos looking confident
13:30 – Tyler Fitzgerald starting off the season hesitant
16:30 – Sacramento Rivercats roster is stacked
21:00 – Mailbag Q's
33:30 – Previewing Giants at Astros
Duration:00:37:06