Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ need for improvement, how the team can get better offensively and what the future holds for Matt Chapman. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the importance of the upcoming series against the Marlins and the Giants recent roster moves.

(1:20) Giants drop series to Brewers 

(9:10) Rogers, Estrada placed on waivers 

(15:01) Marlins series preview

(23:02) Kuip breaks down the offensive struggles 

(29:30) Kuip on who could return next season 

(35:20) Kuip analyzes Chapman’s stellar defense  

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ series loss in Seattle, why the starting rotation now is a major concern after Robbie Ray suffered a hamstring injury and who is next in line to fill his spot. Then, the guys turn their attention to Camilo Doval’s return to the bullpen and wrap the podcast previewing the upcoming series against the Brewers.

(1:10) Giants drop series in Seattle

(7:50) Doval returns to Giants bullpen

(11:01) Potential fill-in for Ray

(19:32) Is Walker the closer of the future?

(27:10) Examining Melvin’s first season in San Francisco

(33:01) Previewing the upcoming Brewers series

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 Wade Meckler's big league debut and what Giants great he reminds them of. Plus, Duane Kuiper shares his assessment of the Giants recent struggles and takes you behind the scenes of "Bat Boy Dave Flemming"

4:00 – Bullpen a bright spot during recent struggles

11:10 – Wade Meckler makes his debut

21:16 – Giants Minor League Update

27:00 - Duane Kuiper joins the show

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some of the questionable coaching decisions made by the Giants over the weekend and how the team handles when players are approaching personal milestones. Plus, why this could be the week we finally see Kyle Harrison make his debut.

3:20 – Some questionable decisions over the weekend

22:15 – NL Wild Card update

25:45 – Mailbag questions

39:35 – Could Kyle Harrison be called up for Tuesday’s game?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants losing 2 out of 3 to the Angels, and if the teams performance in Anaheim will have any affect on how Ohtani will view the Giants in free agency. Plus, the Giants get ready to host Bruce Bochy and the Rangers at Oracle Park this weekend.

1:30 – Giants lose 10 of last 11 on the road

13:20 – The decision to pull Sean Manaea on Wednesday

27:30 – NL West and Wild Card update

31:55 – Bruce Bochy and the Rangers come to town

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants being swept by the A's, and look ahead to a huge series against Shohei Ohtani and the Angels. Plus, why Casey Schmitt being sent down is a good thing for both Casey and the Giants. And could Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove?

4:05 – Giants need to play better against lesser opponents

9:00 – Can Patrick Bailey win a Gold Glove this season??

15:07 – Casey Schmitt sent down to Triple-A

23:50 – Giants get set to face the Angels and Shohei Ohtani

Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt sit down for an exclusive interview with Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, who shares why the team felt confident about not being more active at the trade deadline and when we might see more young talent called up to the big leagues. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper explain why Marco Luciano being sent down isn't a bad thing for the Giants.

4:45 -- Where would you rank the Giants right now in the NL?

7:08 -- Patrick Bailey continues to show off his arm

11:45 -- Wilmer Flores continues to be the steal of the offseason

14:57 -- Marco Luciano sent down

24:48 -- Farhan Zaidi interview

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper react to the Giants remaining quiet at the MLB trade deadline and explain why the team still has reinforcements on the way. Did anyone in the NL West get better? Plus, which Wild Card contender is the team to beat after the deadline.

1:00 – A.J. Pollock trade reaction

3:30 – Why were the Giants so quiet at the deadline???

12:42 – NL West Trades

24:05 – NL Wild Card update after trade deadline

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Marco Luciano making his major league debut for the Giants, and why his arrival is a much needed spark for this lineup. Plus, we open the trade deadline mailbag! Which A's player would be a nice fit on the Giants? Would a Cody Bellinger trade make sense? And could an old fan favorite make a return to San Francisco? All that and much more!

03:30 – Atmosphere at the ballpark for Luciano debut

15:20 – Giants sweep the A’s, but don’t look good

21:55 – Ohtani is off the market

27:15 – Trade deadline mailbag!!!!