Podcast

Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

From NBC Sports Bay Area/California Baseball, Sports

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.

Baseball chart
#11
Episodes
758
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 1 min
On air since
2016
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

758 episodes, newest first

  1. Why pitching once again is San Francisco’s MLB offseason priority

    Episode 749

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer their breakdown of San Francisco’s pitching rotation during the 2026 MLB season.

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    (2:30) - Offseason officially starts after Brewers' World Series win

    (9:45) - Recapping the Giants' overall pitching performance this season

    (10:45) - Breaking down Logan Webb, Landen Roupp's seasons

    (20:05) - Biggest surprise, disappointment from pitching rotation

    (31:15) - What pitching moves should the Giants make in the offseason?

    (40:00) - Jonah Cox interview

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    45 min
  2. Drew Gilbert, Jonah Cox turn heads in Giants’ center field

    Episode 748

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer their takeaways from San Francisco’s season in center field.

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    (2:40) - Reactions after Brewers win World Series

    (23:25) - Drew Gilbert's season in center field

    (28:45) - Recapping Harrison Bader's unique situation

    (33:00) - Jonah Cox impresses in center field

    (44:00) The potential future of center field in San Francisco

    (53:30) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr 4 min
  3. Analyzing Jung Hoo Lee’s 2026 MLB season amid chaotic outfield mix

    Episode 747

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze Jung Hoo Lee’s 2026 MLB season and how the rest of San Francisco's outfield performed.

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    (2:30) - Reacting to Brewers’ 2-0 lead in World Series

    (13:45) - Analyzing the Giants’ outfield corners

    (18:40) - Diving into Jung Hoo Lee’s 2026 season

    (31:45) - Has Jung Hoo Lee met expectations in San Francisco?

    (36:00) - The biggest disappointment and surprise from the outfield

    (41:15) - Potential outfield candidates next season

    (53:05) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr
  4. What to make of Willy Adames’ injury-plagued 2026 MLB season

    Episode 746

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Willy Adames’ disappointing performance for San Francisco during the 2026 MLB season.

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    (2:20) - Overview of shortstop position this season

    (7:00) - Formal breakdown of Willy Adames' season

    (19:00) - Biggest surprises, disappointments at shortstop

    (28:10) - Offseason outlook for shortstop position

    (51:30) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr
  5. The future at third base after Matt Chapman’s career-worst season

    Episode 745

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer their view of third base this season and what Matt Chapman’s struggles mean for the future.

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    (2:30) - Dodgers' elimination, ALCS reactions

    (9:00) - How does the World Series affect a potential lockout?

    (11:05) - Giants' season at third base

    (13:00) - A look at Matt Chapman, Casey Schmitt

    (29:20) - Giants' prospects at third base

    (43:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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    55 min
  6. Giants Talk: What to expect from San Francisco at second base position in 2027

    Episode 744

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic present the good and the bad from second base this season. Plus, the guys take a look at the MLB playoffs.

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    (3:05) - Overview of Giants' second base position in 2026

    (12:00) - Biggest surprise at second base this season

    (25:35) - Who will be the second baseman next season?

    (32:00) - Reacting to the Brewers' surprising lead in the NLCS

    (43:45) - Patrick Bailey shows out in ALCS

    (57:50) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr 6 min
  7. Recapping the Giants’ first base position during 2026 MLB season

    Episode 743

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s first base position during the 2026 season and discuss MLB’s 154-game, new postseason format proposal. Cole and Alex also answer fan mailbag questions and discuss the week’s Championship Series matchups.

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    (0:36) Cole and Alex discuss the seven players who occupied first base during 2026 season
    (4:18) Recapping Rafael Devers’ season at first
    (12:46) Breaking down Bryce Eldridge’s season at first
    (24:43) Cole and Alex look ahead to Giants’ priorities at first base
    (29:04) What is in MLB’s latest CBA proposal?
    (42:08) Breaking down the Championship Series matchups
    (49:43) Alex and Cole answer fan mailbag questions

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    57 min
  8. Why Giants' catching position faces big questions; latest MLB playoff reactions

    Episode 742

    Show notes

    On "Giants Talk," Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic examine the state of San Francisco’s catching group after an eventful season and discuss MLB playoffs.

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    (3:00) - Revisiting Patrick Bailey trade

    (7:20) - Giants 2026 catcher position review

    (28:10) - Latest reactions to MLB playoffs

    (43:05) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr 2 min
  9. What Tony Vitello learned in first season as San Francisco manager

    Episode 741

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to the first round of the MLB postseason. Plus, Alex sits down with manager Tony Vitello.

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    (2:30) - Reacting to first round of MLB playoffs

    (15:50) - Projected arbitration numbers-Who should SF bring back?

    (32:00) - Fan mailbag questions

    (55:00) - Interview with Tony Vitello

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    1 hr 8 min
  10. Buster Posey highlights San Francisco's early offseason mentality

    Episode 740

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s end-of-season press conferences before taking a look around MLB.

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    (3:20) - Alex's interview with Buster Posey

    (18:00) - Reacting to Posey, Vitello's statements

    (25:45) - What kind of changes should fans expect this offseason?

    (32:25) - Giants injury updates:Harrison Bader

    (53:45) - Look around the MLB

    (59:00) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr 7 min
  11. Breaking down the biggest disappointments from rough 2026 season

    Episode 739

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer their honest analysis following San Francisco's disappointing 65-97 2026 MLB season.

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    (2:30) - Initial takeaways from the end of another disappointing season

    (16:20) - Logan Webb wins Willie Mac award

    (19:20) - Tony Vitello ejected again vs. Dodgers

    (25:35) - Dodgers fans take over Oracle Park

    (41:00) - Camilo Doval returns to San Francisco

    (46:40) - Cole, Alex offer their top 10 disappointments from the season

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    1 hr 14 min
  12. Should San Francisco be alarmed over amount of pitcher injuries?

    Episode 738

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze San Francisco’s alarming number of arm injuries among its pitchers.

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    (2:15) - Reactions to series loss to Twins

    (4:25) - Bo Davidson impresses in MLB debut

    (10:40) - Marcelo Mayer makes Giants debut

    (16:00) - Should Giants be concerned with the amount of pitcher injuries?

    (29:10) - Looking back at the Giants' Opening Day roster

    (42:10) - Fan mailbag questions

    (1:00:00) - Giants vs. Dodgers preview

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    1 hr 4 min
  13. What Tony Vitello must improve in second season as MLB manager

    Episode 737

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer their top takeaways after San Francisco was swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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    (2:20) - Takeaways from Giants' sweep to Dodgers

    (8:20) - Tony Vitello's questionable management in Los Angeles

    (21:10) - Giants' injury updates, Duane Kuiper's announcement

    (24:50) - Should Giants explore trade options for Logan Webb?

    (30:30) - Jackson Flora's outing for Richmond

    (38:05) - Fan mailbag questions

    (55:00) - Fan Mike Krukow memory

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    58 min
  14. Mike Krukow shares favorite moments from iconic broadcasting career

    Episode 736

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s series win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Plus, Alex interviews Mike Krukow.

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    (2:30) - Reacting to Giants' series win over Cardinals

    (3:40) - Bryce Eldridge makes history

    (21:00) - Rafael Devers undergoes successful surgery

    (29:00) - Fan mailbag questions

    (41:45) - Mike Krukow interview

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    1 hr 5 min
  15. Rafael Devers’ historic chase for 40 home runs ends with IL stint

    Episode 735

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Rafael Devers’ season-ending injury and what it means for San Francisco’s offseason.

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    (2:25) - Giants place Rafael Devers on season-ending IL

    (8:15) - More on Devers' abdomen injury - Why shut him down now?

    (18:15) - Logan Webb struggles again - Why does he keep pitching?

    (26:35) - Robbie Ray’s return to Oracle Park

    (38:00) - Alex’s assessment of Jackson Flora for San Jose

    (44:30) - Fan mailbag questions

    (1:01:00) - Giants at Cardinals preview

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    1 hr 1 min
  16. How Bryce Eldridge, young Giants roster made statement by sweeping Cardinals

    Episode 734

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s series sweep over the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park.

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    (2:20) - Giants sweep Cardinals - First reactions and takeaways

    (8:40) - Logan Webb bounces back

    (10:20) - Is there injury concern with Rafael Devers?

    (25:20) - Fan mailbag questions

    (49:50) - Giants vs. Padres preview

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    50 min
  17. Rafael Devers continues blistering form in chase for 40 homers

    Episode 733

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series loss to the New York Mets and Rafael Devers' continued hot streak.

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    (2:20) - First reactions to underwhelming series vs. Mets

    (6:28) - Young Giants' pitchers show out in New York

    (13:40) - Christian Koss impresses vs. NYM-Can he play a role next season?

    (21:30) - Devers' chase for 40 home runs and 100 RBI

    (32:35) Can the Giants' young outfielders lock up a spot for next season?

    (39:40) - Jackson Flora makes pro debut for San Jose

    (51:25) - Fan mailbag questions

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    1 hr 1 min
  18. Why shutting down Logan Webb is worth consideration amid struggles

    Episode 732

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap another rough outing by San Francisco ace Logan Webb this week against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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    (2:20) - Giants (unofficially) complete first sweep of season

    (7:50) - Did the World Baseball Classic affect Logan Webb's season?

    (11:50) - Turner Hill's impressive series in Pittsburgh

    (19:20) - Should Giants consider shutting down Logan Webb?

    (29:00) - Fan mailbag questions

    (47:30) - Fan Mike Krukow memory

    (48:45) - Giants at Mets preview

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    52 min
  19. Why Drew Gilbert, Bryce Eldridge are two positives in rough season

    Episode 731

    Show notes

    Giants Talk hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series split against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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    (2:20) - Initial reactions to series split vs. Diamondbacks

    (7:00) - Bryce Eldridge shines again - Is he the face of the franchise?

    (18:45) - Giants' pitching vs. Arizona

    (20:50) - Has Drew Gilbert locked up center field?

    (29:00) - Reacting to San Francisco's ejections vs. D-backs

    (33:10) - Fan mailbag questions

    (1:01:30) - Giants at Braves preview

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    1 hr 3 min
  20. Why ‘unprecedented’ collapse vs. Reds exposes major red flags

    Episode 730

    Show notes

    “Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s historic collapse in their series win over Cincinnati.

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    (2:20) - Initial reactions to Giants' historic collapse on Wednesday

    (13:15) - Breaking down Tony Vitello's fourth career ejection

    (22:05) - Rafael Devers stays red-hot vs. Cincinnati

    (28:20) - Giants injury updates

    (35:00) - Is San Francisco's pithing depth in question for next season?

    (38:45) - Fan mailbag questions

    (55:00) - Giants vs. Diamondbacks preview

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    58 min

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