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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...

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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
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San Francisco shows signs of life after benches-clearing incident

4/17/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's bizarre series-finale incident with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. -- (4:00) - Breakdown of series loss vs Reds (16:00) - Benches clear in Cincinnati (21:30) - Offense continues to disappoint (24:20) - Bryce Eldridge update (32:10) - Daniel Susac continues hot start at the plate (36:00) - Fan mailbag questions (49:10) - Giants vs Nationals preview (50:50) - Interview with Justin Meccage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:02:10

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Why Logan Webb, outfield group top San Francisco's biggest concerns

4/13/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic rank their biggest concerns as San Francisco’s poor start to the season continues. -- (3:15) - Giants continue 'ice cold' start to season (6:35) - Logan Webb continues unexpected bad start (9:45) - Assessing the Giants' underwhelming outfield group (15:50) - Breaking down Rafael Devers' struggles (25:05) - Analyzing the bullpen's efficiency so far (30:25) - Casey Schmitt continues hot streak at the plate (43:00) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:51:47

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Why catcher competition will benefit Patrick Bailey, Daniel Susac

4/9/2026
“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to the emergence of Daniel Susac. Plus, Alex sits down with general manager Zack Minasian. -- (2:30) - Giants take series over Phillies (8:45) - Is a catcher competition brewing in San Francisco? (20:10) - Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle vs Phillies (31:10) - What is going on with Heliot Ramos? (33:50) - Fan mailbag questions (50:20) - Interview with Zack Minasian Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:56:49

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San Francisco's historic struggles continue in series loss to Mets

4/6/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's series loss to the New York Mets and analyze the team's historically bad start to the season. -- (2:25) - Giants lost series to Mets in familiar fashion (7:15) - Is it fair to be concerned this early in the season? (10:35) - Breaking down Giants' mistakes (15:35) - Assessing Tony Vitello's first 10 games (21:05) - Recapping Daniel Susac's first MLB start for Giants (40:05) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:47:11

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San Francisco's bats respond in bounce-back series win over Padres

4/2/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s first series win of the 2026 MLB season. -- (2:20) - Giants win series in San Diego (3:15) - Breaking down Tony Vitello's first series win (8:35) - Assessing Logan Webb's second start of the season (16:45) - Adrian Houser's season debut (18:25) - Early impressions of Tony Vitello's decisions (34:20) - Kyle Harrison shines in Milwaukee (37:10) - Fan mailbag questions (42:00) - Previewing series against the New York Mets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:43:35

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San Francisco on wrong side of MLB history after Yankees' sweep

3/30/2026
"Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco being swept by the New York Yankees to open the 2026 MLB season. -- (4:50) - Giants start season with sweep to Yankees (8:10) - First look at Robbie Ray (17:20) - First reactions to ABS system (24:10) - Look around MLB (35:10) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:55:09

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How Yankees spoiled Tony Vitello's San Francisco managerial debut

3/26/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s season-opening loss to the New York Yankees. -- (2:44) - Logan Webb's night to forget against New York (6:50) - Giants' offense continues last season's struggles (12:55) - Webb, Giants shutdown Aaron Judge (14:45) - Assessing San Francisco's bullpen (16:30) - Breaking down the atmosphere of opening night (33:00) - Bold predictions for the rest of the season (46:00) - 10th year anniversary of Giants Talk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:56:07

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Why Logan Webb is motivated to return to MLB postseason in 2026

3/25/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to last-minute roster moves on Opening Day. Plus, San Francisco ace Logan Webb sits down with Alex and Bonta Hill. -- (2:28) - Left field streak comes to an end (5:53) - Last minute roster moves ahead of opening night (22:20) - Interview with Logan Webb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:47:33

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Why Tony Vitello is 'all in' on competing with Giants

3/23/2026
On "Giants Talk", Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's latest roster moves. Plus, Alex and Bonta Hill sit down with Tony Vitello during spring training -- (3:10) - Bryce Eldridge optioned to Triple-A (8:30) - Hayden Birdsong out for 2026 season (12:38) - Giants injury updates (14:50) - Bullpen updates (19:20) - Giants' rotation against Yankees (21:00) - Look around MLB (32:20) - Interview with Tony Vitello Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:56:29

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Why Matt Chapman, Giants ‘expect to win’ this season

3/19/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s latest roster cuts. Plus, Alex sits down with Matt Chapman. -- (2:50) - Giants add to roster cuts (9:30) - Assessing the big roster decisions left for the Giants (11:50) - Looking at San Francisco's bullpen and outfield (18:45) - Venezuela wins World Baseball Classic (32:05) - Recap of Giants media day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:01:00:59

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Why Hayden Birdsong's injury deals a huge blow to Giants

3/16/2026
"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the severity of Hayden Birdsong's injury and recap the latest from the World Baseball Classic -- (1:50) - Giants fall one out short of perfect game (4:15) - Hayden Birdsong's injury (17:05) - Logan Webb named opening day starter (29:25) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:41:38

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How Willy Adames is preparing for second season with San Francisco

3/12/2026
On Giants Talk, hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss World Baseball Classic updates. Plus, Willy Adames sits down with Alex and Bonta Hill. -- (2:55) - WBC updates (20:00) - Joey Lucchesi returns to Giants (23:40) - Remembering former Giants (26:20) - Giants standouts from Spring Training (33:40) - Fan mailbag questions (52:20) - Willy Adames Interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:59:24

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Why San Francisco’s bullpen remains a concern ahead of Opening Day

3/9/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest from San Francisco’s spring training, and explain why the team's bullpen is cause for concern. -- (2:30) - Giants continue rolling in spring training (4:20) - The importance of Bryce Eldridge (8:25) - What to do with Luis Matos (11:20) - Which Giants pitchers have stood out? (15:45) - Giants health uodates (21:50) - WBC overview (32:30) - Fan mailbag questions (46:15) - Interview with Kylen Mills Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:58:20

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Why Luis Arráez is grateful for second base role with San Francisco

3/5/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to Bryce Eldridge’s matchup vs. Paul Skenes. Plus, Alex sits down with Luis Arráez. -- (2:55) - Recapping San Francisco's clash with Team USA (6:00) - Bryce Eldridge opens eyes against Paul Skenes (19:55) - Is the WBC an adequate replacement for baseball in the Olympics? (24:30) - Look around the MLB (32:10) - Fan mailbag questions (45:25) - Interview with Luis Arráez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:47:50

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Chances Bryce Eldridge makes San Francisco's Opening Day roster

3/2/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic predict San Francisco’s Opening Day roster and offer the latest on Bryce Eldridge. Plus, Alex sits down with Harrison Bader. -- (2:30) - The latest from spring training (7:20) - Predicting San Francisco's Opening Day roster (18:10) - Who fills the Giants' DH role? (19:00) - Pitching updates (24:00) - Giants health updates (28:40) - Fan mailbag questions (41:00) - Harrison Bader interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:50:41

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Giants Talk: How new manager Tony Vitello ‘fires up’ top prospect Bryce Eldridge

2/26/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest from San Francisco’s spring training. Plus, Alex sits down with Bryce Eldridge. -- (2:50) - Giants impress in Spring Training (4:40) - Logan Webb's spring ahead of World Baseball Classic (8:30) - Looking at Luis Matos and the Giants outfield (16:30) - Look around the MLB (25:30) - Fan mailbag questions (46:24) - Bryce Eldridge interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:56:51

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How Bo Davidson, Parks Harber are adapting to spring training

2/23/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco’s first games in Scottsdale. Plus, Alex talks with Bo Davidson and Parks Harber. -- (3:30) - Takeways from Giants' first spring training games (11:00) - First impressions of Tony Vitello as manager (13:00) - Looking at the new ABS system (19:00) - Jung Hoo Lee in right field (25:00) - Fan mailbag questions (42:27) - Bo Davidson interview (47:51) - Parks Harber interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:52:47

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Why Tony Vitello’s Tennessee rant caught the attention of fans

2/19/2026
“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco manager Tony Vitello’s viral Tennessee rant and more from spring training. -- (2:50) - Tony Vitello makes headlines (14:10) - Alex's impressions of Giants' practice scrimmages (19:20) - Moves around the MLB (27:30) - Fan mailbag questions (41:00) - Will Bednar interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:46:50

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Why Adrian Houser, Tyler Mahle were happy to choose San Francisco

2/16/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze San Francisco’s latest roster moves. Plus, Alex sits down with newest Giants pitchers Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle. -- (2:48) - Giants sign Will Brennan and Rowan Wick (10:00) - Latest updates from Scottsdale (13:30) - Why Jung Hoo Lee has something to prove this season (17:30) - Latest on San Francisco's bullpen (22:30) - Moves around the MLB (32:07) - Adrian Houser interview (41:40) - Tyler Mahle interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:53:05

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Assessing Giants' first days of spring training under Tony Vitello

2/12/2026
“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the latest as San Francisco kicks off MLB spring training from Scottsdale, Arizona. -- (3:30) - Alex's first impressions of spring training (5:10) - Bryce Eldridge works out in left field (10:40) - Buster Posey and Luis Arráez from Scottsdale (17:20) - Where does Luis Arráez slide in the lineup? (22:18) - Giants health updates (26:35) - Are the Giants done with their offseason additions? (32:40) - Fan mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:43:36