Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast NBC Sports Bay Area

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Camilo Doval’s late-game struggles and whether Bob Melvin should have thrown the Giants closer in with a 13-2 lead heading into the ninth inning against the Angels on Sunday. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Brett Wisely’s future and Spencer Bivens' unique path to the majors.

(0:50) Giants-Angels retrospective

(7:45) Can Jorge Soler get it going after a big home run on Sunday?

(14:30) Making sense of Doval’s late-game struggles

(20:50) Bivens' MLB debut

(28:05) Wisely’s future role with the Giants amidst Nick Ahmed’s return

(30:10) Giants-Cubs lookahead

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Austin Slater’s resiliency after a tough start to the season, question when Jorge Soler and Blake Snell will have their breakthrough moments for the Giants, and look ahead to the MLB trade deadline.

(0:42) Slater looked “confident” against Astros

(6:52) When will Soler & Snell have their breakthrough moments?

(13:00) Making sense of Giants fans booing Jose Altuve

(16:35) Giants injury updates

(25:50) Far-too-early MLB trade deadline discussions

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Logan Webb’s All-Star candidacy, why Heliot Ramos shows no signs of slowing down and the changes the starting rotation needs after its early season struggles. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series against the Astros and the return of Mauricio Dubón.

(1:30) Giants wrap up road trip with series win over Rangers

(6:10) Will Webb be an All-Star this year?

(12:22) Has the starting rotation underperformed?

(17:50) Why Ramos is here for the long haul

(22:40) Previewing the Giants-Astros series

(27:08) Breaking down the NL standings

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if Heliot Ramos could be the Giants' representative at this year's MLB All-Star Game and what to make of Luis Matos being sent back down to Sacramento after Austin Slater's return, and then wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Rangers series.

(1:30) Giants win final game of series vs. Diamondbacks

(8:10) Could Ramos be an All-Star this year?

(17:22) Slater returns from IL as Matos heads back to Sac

(24:50) Have the Giants done right by their young stars?

(29:40) Previewing the upcoming Rangers series

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants manager Bob Melvin to discuss the plethora of injuries facing the team this season, the spark the younger guys have added filling in and how he plans to manage the workload of Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks moving forward. Plus, Alex and Cole recap the Yankees series and look at Camilo Doval’s performance and the impact Blake Snell’s injury could have on the season. 

(1:30) Judge, Yankees sweep Giants at Oracle Park

(8:10) Do Giants need to sign Soto? 

(13:22) Doval blows save to Yankees 

(20:50) How does Snell’s injury affect his player option?  

(25:40) Who will be an all-star this season? 

(31:08) Previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series  

(37:23) Melvin on the Giants injuries 

(41:32) Melvin breaks down the bullpen usage 

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' series win over the Phillies, if Kyle Harrison has lived up to expectations this season and the impact LaMonte Wade Jr.’s injury will have on the team. Plus, Alex and Cole turn their attention to the upcoming Yankees series to reminisce about some old friends.

(1:30) Giants take series over Phillies at Oracle Park

(9:10) How valuable are the bullpen starts?

(14:22) Has Harrison exceeded expectations this year?

(21:50) Wade out with hamstring injury

(31:47) Updating the Cobb, Ray injuries

(37:52) Previewing the Giants-Yankees series

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