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

Former Giant and World Series champion Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he has faith in Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi, his relationship with the city of San Francisco and his potential future working in baseball.

(2:26) Cueto struggles in return to mound    

(7:20) Which Giants position player would be the best pictcher?

(11:10) How different are the Giants and Padres? 

(18:50) Pence shares his one MLB goal he didn’t obtain

(22:12) Pence details how Kapler is affective as a manager

(30:16) Pence reveals the meaning of being a teammate 

(35:30) Pence talks about the passion of Giants fans

(42:01) Pence examines Posey’s “greatness” 

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the positives the Giants can take away from their recent series in Denver, what the mindset is for the players after some tough losses and celebrating Willie Mays' 90th birthday.

(2:06) Giants go 2-4 on road trip

(9:20) Should Giants be worried about struggling bullpen? 

(15:50) Kapler optimistic Posey can play Friday

(20:50) Looking ahead to Giants-Padres series 

(28:52) Kuip shares some positives from the Giants-Rockies series

(34:16) Kuip on how long it takes to bounce back from late game collapses

(41:30) Kuip discusses Willie Mays' 90th birthday celebration

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the success of the Giants' pitching staff this season, how optimistic the fan base should be moving forward and if Buster Posey should be playing more to help lift the struggling offense. 

(1:06) Should Giants feel optimistic after series with Padres?

(7:00) Tauchman fitting in nicely with Giants  

(14:30) Did Flores need to do more in late game at-bat?  

(18:50) Could Posey play more first base this season? 

(23:52) Will Belt bounce back against the Rockies?   

(28:16) Giants release minor league rosters 

(35:30) Is the NL West the best division in MLB? 

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper on the latest Giants Talk to discuss the importance of the upcoming Giants-Padres series,  the impact the pitching has had on the Giants’ hot start and how San Francisco will handle Fernando Tatis Jr.

(1:45) Giants off to 16-9 start

(8:20) How important is the Giants' depth?

(13:00) Tauchman has solid debut against Rockies

(19:20) Previewing Giants-Padres series

(28:52) Kuip relives being drafted

(35:40) Kuip weighs in on the importance of “energy guys” on a baseball roster 

(39:30) Kuip discusses the Tatis-Bauer situation

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' early season success, the chances San Francisco calls up some of its top prospects this season and reveal their first round or MLB power rankings. 

(1:45) Are the Giants this good?  

(6:20) Does Kapler trust the bullpen? 

(16:50) Will Giants call up top prospects? 

(21:07) Have Giants increased their playoff odds? 

(28:52) Early season MLB Power Rankings  

(35:40) Discussing Tatis/Bauer beef

(39:30) Best baseball movies of all-time

 

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with Duane Kuiper, discuss some early season overreactions, Buster Posey turning back the clock and what the future holds for Camilo Doval.

(1:45) Giants go 3-3 on recent road trip

(6:20) Posey showing form early in season  

(12:50) Will Giants continue to use Doval in big moments? 

(16:36) Giants’ early season overreactions  

(29:12) Which former Giants would get booed at Oracle Park? 

(33:10) Kuip discusses the challenges of broadcasting remotely

(42:30) Kuip breaks down Gausman’s start to the season