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Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic, Cole Kuiper, NBC Sports Bay Area
San Francisco Giants
Major League Baseball
Buster Posey
Bryce Eldridge
Spring Training
Justin Verlander
Logan Webb
Giants
Willy Adames
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball
Rafael Devers
Kyle Harrison
Matt Chapman
Tony Vitello
Bob Melvin
Patrick Bailey
Pitching
Mancini Sleep World
Arizona Diamondbacks

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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Latest Episodes

“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... more

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“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... more

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“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 cor... more

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“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' se... more

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Tony Vitello
San Francisco Giants manager and former University of Tennessee baseball coach
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Episode: What Tony Vitello learned in first season as San Francisco manager
Buster Posey
San Francisco Giants executive and former catcher
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Episode: Buster Posey highlights San Francisco's early offseason mentality
Joe Panik
Giants middle infield partner, Wall of Fame inductee
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Episode: Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik confident in Buster Posey at helm
Brandon Crawford
Giants shortstop, Wall of Fame inductee
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Episode: Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik confident in Buster Posey at helm
Jackson Flora
Giants 2026 first-round draft pick, pitcher
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Episode: Why Giants might surprise everyone before 2026 MLB trade deadline
Zack Minasian
Giants General Manager
San Francisco Giants
Episode: General Manager Zack Minasian discusses Giants’ top prospects, MLB trade deadline
Michael Holmes
Amateur Scouting Director, Giants
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Why San Francisco made the ‘obvious’ choice in taking Jackson Flora
Duane Kuiper
Former Giants broadcaster and long-time MLB player
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Why San Francisco's 2026 season has been year of 'unforced errors’
Bryce Eldridge
Giants prospect, interviewed on the podcast
San Francisco Giants
Episode: Why San Francisco took a risk with Jonah Cox’s surprise promotion

Hosts

Cole Kuiper
Co-host of Giants Talk, Giants Insider, and long-time Bay Area baseball broadcaster.
Alex Pavlovic
Giants Insider, co-host; host of Giants Talk; veteran Bay Area sports journalist.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
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    Very good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rice Head
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Giants podcast

    Alex especially is very plugged in, balanced in his takes, and a pleasure to listen to. I think Cole is a good counterbalance as he brings more energy and humor, though can sometimes come off as uninformed or flighty. But that’s nitpicking. I listen to each and every episode from start to finish, and eagerly await each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maz Ameli
    United States3 months ago
  • Must Listen Giants Pod

    Alex & Cole are awesome. Even in the worst of seasons they find interesting angles, fun topics and involve fans with mailbag questions on every pod. I don’t think I’ve missed an episode in years. I’d give this 10 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best Pod Review
    United States3 months ago
  • The Best Giants Pod

    I give this SIX stars! This is my comfort pod. Super informative and looks at diverse angles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc_Savage181
    United States3 months ago
  • Worthless

    Baseball only! Don’t care about your personal lives. Show would be better without Cole.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Duckhunter44
    United States4 months ago

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Analyzing Jung Hoo Lee’s 2026 MLB season amid chaotic outfield mix
Q: What should the Giants prioritize in the offseason, and would Ronald Acuña Jr. be a worthwhile target?
Alex Pavlovic argues the Giants should devote their resources to pitching. He sees Acuña as an appealing player when healthy, but the hosts discuss his contract timeline and the risk of a short stay before a major free-agent deal.
Analyzing Jung Hoo Lee’s 2026 MLB season amid chaotic outfield mix
Q: Has Jung Hoo Lee met expectations in San Francisco?
The hosts say Lee has been a useful, productive major leaguer, but his production, defense and speed have not matched the superstar expectations created by his contract and signing hype.
Drew Gilbert, Jonah Cox turn heads in Giants’ center field
Q: With Bailey gone, who will be the next Giants to win one?
The hosts identify Matt Chapman as the strongest near-term Gold Glove candidate, with Joe Sorgenzales and Bryce Eldridge as possible future winners.
Drew Gilbert, Jonah Cox turn heads in Giants’ center field
Q: What can we learn and apply from the White Sox turning things around this season when we think about the 2027 Giants or similarly, the Rangers in 2023? What is different with the Giants that makes many people, including you guys on the podcast, so skeptical that they can contend in 2027?
The hosts say the Giants could improve toward a roughly .500 record, but the White Sox benefited from a weak division, better results in one-run games, new contributors and strong player performances. They note that a comparable leap is possible but not easily replicated.
Buster Posey highlights San Francisco's early offseason mentality
Q: At what point does this become not sustainable and when do we see rules changes to fix this?
Pavlovic agrees that rising velocity is tied to the injury problem, but says he would not favor rules forcing teams to use pitchers for a certain duration; he notes that pitchers can also succeed by working efficiently at lower velocity.

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Two Bay Area hosts deliver deep, tactical analysis of the San Francisco Giants across seasons, trades, and farm-system developments. Episodes frequently balance immediate on-field performance with long-term organizational planning, from pitching depth and bullpen construction to draft picks, prospect promotions, and front-office decisions. Unique strengths include candid discussions of leadership, team culture, and the business of rebuilding, plus regular guest interviews with GMs, players, and broadcasters that provide insider perspectives. The show often blends data-driven insight with fan interaction, making it a go-to for listeners who want both technical analysis and team-wide context throughout the calendar year.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Tony Vitello
2. Buster Posey
3. Joe Panik
4. Brandon Crawford
5. Jackson Flora
6. Zack Minasian
7. Michael Holmes
8. Duane Kuiper

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