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

Giants analyst Shawn Estes joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what he has seen from Blake Snell this season, when you know a minor leaguer is ready for the big leagues and what to make of Camilo Doval’s start to the season. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the offensive struggles facing the team and what the Giants need to do with Blake Snell’s spot in the rotation.

(1:30) Giants drop series to Red Sox 

(7:10) What should the Giants do with Snell’s rotation spot?

(18:10) Taking a look at the minor leagues 

(22:14) Looking ahead to the Giants schedule  

(28:46) When does a player know he is ready? 

(35:52) Estes shares his take on Snell’s performance 

 

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation and what makes it so good, how the offense can improve despite its subpar performance so far and look ahead to the long road trip.

(1:30) Yaz upping production after slow start

(7:10) Giants’ starting pitching finding form

(12:10) Is Bailey the Giants' most clutch hitter?

(18:14) Could big changes come to the offense?

(25:52) Reviewing Oracle Park food

(32:46) MLB reportedly making uniform changes

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact Blake Snell’s IL stint will have on the Giants’ season, when fans can expect Snell to return and why Logan Webb is the ideal leader for San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the upcoming series against the Pirates and Joey Bart’s return to the Bay Area.

(1:30) Snell headed to IL

(8:10) Who will start in Snell’s spot?

(12:50) Why has Lee gotten so many days off?

(18:10) Webb off to hot start for Giants

(25:14) Will Webb win the Cy Young this year?

(33:52) Do the Giants need more from Soler?

(40:46) Burg on catching Doval in the bullpen

(43:08) Bart set to make return to Oracle Park

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants pre/post analyst Sergio Romo to discuss his excitement about joining NBC Sports Bay Area, why he sees the orange and black as a dangerous team and how he would perform in today's MLB. Plus, Alex and Cole break down Blake Snell’s struggles and the new lights at Oracle Park.

(1:30) Snell again struggles vs. Arizona

(8:10) What is Bailey best at?

(12:50) Doval’s entrance on display Monday night

(18:10) How bright is Winn’s potential?

(26:14) Romo on becoming a Giants pre/post analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area

(33:52) Romo on the evolution of MLB bullpens

(40:46) Romo discusses the “Core Four”

(45:08) Why Romo sees a bright future for the Giants

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Brandon Crawford joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss why he signed with the Cardinals, how different it feels not being in a Giants uniform and what his MLB future could hold. Plus, Alex and Cole discuss the Giants' series win over the Marlins and preview the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

(1:30) Giants take two of three from Marlins

(6:10) Where can Lee improve at the plate?

(15:50) Bullpen bounces back after slow start to season

(22:10) Remembering some guys

(30:14) Crawford reveals why he continued his career

(34:52) Crawford on becoming a Cardinal

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Blake Snell’s early season struggles, how the Giants can turn around their offensive failures with runners in scoring position and the upcoming series with the Marlins.

(1:30) Giants' struggles continue versus Rays

(7:10) What to make of Snell’s early struggles

(14:22) How can Giants right their mistakes?

(26:50) Padres-Dodgers rivalry makes reappearance

(33:47) Previewing the Giants-Marlins series

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