Come for the cocktails, stay for the funny alcohol-fueled rants as two lifelong San Francisco Giants fans discuss their favorite baseball team while enjoying homemade cocktails. Published every Monday and Thursday.
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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper, along with weekly appearances from Duane 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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Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
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Locked On Giants podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Ben Kaspick, a lifelong Giants fan and former RotoGraphs and Beyond the Box Score contributor, the Locked On Giants podcast provides your daily Giants fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Giants franchise, including game breakdowns and transactions in a data-dr ...
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Opinionated yet data-driven baseball analysis.
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Andrew Baggarly and Grant Brisbee take you behind the scenes of the SF Giants twice a week
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For fans of the San Francisco Giants.
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San Francisco Giants' Strategy: Evaluating Talent for Future Success
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34:04Are certain San Francisco Giants players poised for a breakout season? With a focus on evaluating in-house talent, the Giants are setting the stage for a transformative year in Major League Baseball. Manager Bob Melvin's stated strategy emphasizes giving opportunities to young and unproven players like Marco Luciano, who is transitioning to corner …
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What we've learned as Giants spring training begins
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49:15On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the start of spring training, why San Francisco's newest pitcher Justin Verlander is wearing No. 35 and other news from around the league. 1:10 – Alex’s first meals in Arizona 2:10 – Overall feeling of spring training under Buster Posey 4:30 – What Alex has learned at spring training …
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Take Your Fangraph Projections and Shove 'Em
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59:22Did we really need a bunch of computers to tell us the Giants are mediocre? The brothers react to the Fangraph season and player projections after they celebrate the end of the football season. Later Matthew presents a sure fire winning strategy for the 2025 Giants. Ben is not impressed, but will you be? Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is …
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Justin Verlander Arrives at Giants Camp, Wears No. 35 with Brandon Crawford’s Blessing, Eyes Big 2025
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33:54Spring training kicks off with a bang as the San Francisco Giants welcome Justin Verlander, who takes on the iconic number 35 jersey. How will this veteran pitcher impact the Giants' season? Dive into the latest updates on the SF Giants' roster, including insights on Verlander's first bullpen session and manager Bob Melvin's lineup plans. Explore t…
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Would MLB Fans Sacrifice 2027 for a Salary Cap? Shocking Poll & San Francisco Giants Impact
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33:51Are the San Francisco Giants ready for a seismic shift in Major League Baseball? With a recent MLB Trade Rumors poll revealing that 67% of fans support a salary cap (and floor)—and 50% would sacrifice the 2027 MLB season in order to get it—the Giants find themselves at the heart of a heated debate. This episode unpacks the implications of a potenti…
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Three Giants' breakout possibilities for 2025
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42:39On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions. 1:10 – Non-roster invitees list 5:10 – Minor moves from around the league 8:45 – Three breakout possibili…
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San Francisco Giants Invite Top Prospect Bryce Eldridge, 20, to Spring Training
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34:23Can the San Francisco Giants' top prospect Bryce Eldridge become the next big name in baseball? Standing at 6'7", Eldridge is already turning heads with his raw power and potential. Dive into the latest on Giants spring training, where non-roster invitees like Eldridge are making waves. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down potential trade targets, includin…
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San Francisco Giants' Playoff Odds: Can They Surprise the League?
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34:23Can the San Francisco Giants defy the odds and make a playoff push in the upcoming MLB season? With projections placing the Giants close to the San Diego Padres, the stakes are high for this storied franchise. Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the latest MLB projections, analyzing systems like FanGraphs, ATC, and THE BAT X, which predict the Giants' win…
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Giants invite familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors
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37:34On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors. 1:10 – Recent sports news 2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays 4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds 6:…
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San Francisco Giants' Farm System: Why ESPN Ranks Them Low—With a Caveat
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34:20Are the San Francisco Giants relying too heavily on nostalgia instead of building a competitive future? With ESPN ranking their farm system 29th, the Giants face a critical juncture. Host Ben Kaspick examines the implications of recent player graduations, including Heliot Ramos, Tyler Fitzgerald, Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, Kyle Harrison, and others…
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The Giants Could be Good If ...
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1:02:27We're calling it: It's Spring baby and we're back! In this episode we're reviewing the off-season changes, the current roster and staying positive by listing all of the ways the Giants could be good this season. At no point do we suggest that they're doomed. (OK, Ben is his usual self, but he tries to be positive.) Our new cocktail podcast The Perf…
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San Francisco Giants' Strategy: Is Mediocrity the New Norm?
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34:44Are the San Francisco Giants settling for mediocrity? With a payroll cut and an 80-82 record last season, fans are questioning the team's direction. Host Ben Kaspick scrutinizes the Giants' overall lack of offseason moves, despite the signing of Willy Adames and extension of Matt Chapman late last season, while discussing missed opportunities to tr…
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Why the San Francisco Giants Traded Taylor Rogers to the Reds: Inside the Deal and Impact
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33:59The San Francisco Giants have made waves by trading left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds, sparking discussions about the team's strategic direction. What does this mean for the SF Giants' bullpen and their financial future? Host Ben Kaspick breaks down the implications of this significant move, exploring how it impacts the Giant…
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Giants' 2025 roster recap
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36:26On "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's 2025 roster, discuss Tyler Fitzgerald's ranking on prospect lists and answer a few fan mailbag questions. 1:00 – Lineup breakdown, Giants are sneaky deep but still feel a bat short, especially when injuries pop up 3:45 – On Tyler Fitzgerald making top 10 lists 5:15 – Adames …
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San Francisco Giants' Limited Offseason Moves: A Cause for Concern?
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34:16Are the San Francisco Giants ready to compete in 2025? With the offseason spotlight on the Giants' limited moves, fans are questioning the team's strategy. This episode dives into the SF Giants' offseason signings, including Willy Adames and Justin Verlander, and explores potential free agent targets like Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. Host Ben Kasp…
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How Free Agent Ha-Seong Kim, Prospects Could Fit Into San Francisco Giants' 2025 Plans
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34:41With the offseason almost over, are the San Francisco Giants eyeing potential needle-movers like Ha-Seong Kim, whose defensive prowess could reshape their infield dynamics? As the team gears up for the 2025 season, the spotlight could shift to young talents such as Marco Luciano and Luis Matos, who enter the season in do-or-die mode. Host Ben Kaspi…
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San Francisco Giants Trade Possibilities: Luis Arráez and Other Top Candidates
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33:45Are the San Francisco Giants poised for a game-changing trade before spring training? With a luxury tax payroll of $222 million that ranks ninth in MLB, the SF Giants are likely exploring cost-effective roster moves to enhance their lineup. Host Ben Kaspick analyzes MLB Trade Rumors' Top 20 Trade Candidates list, spotlighting Luis Arráez as a stand…
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San Francisco Giants' Farm System: A Below-Average Reality Check
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34:15Are the San Francisco Giants' prospects the key to their future success? Discover why FanGraphs rates the Giants' farm system as below average, despite its potential to reshape the team's destiny. This episode dives into the SF Giants' talent pipeline, spotlighting top prospect Bryce Eldridge, a towering figure with immense raw power, and Carson Wi…
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How Giants' pitching rotation is shaping up heading into Spring Training
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51:16Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic preview the Giants' pitching rotation ahead of Spring Training and how Justin Verlander will fit in with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. Also, Cole and Alex discuss whether the Giants still plan on making other roster moves before heading to Arizona and if the Dodgers offseason could be a catalyst for change in the next CBA…
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Off Season Check In & Justin Verlander Reactions
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1:02:19It's time to check in and see how the old Giants are doing ... oh, much older! The brothers are back to pass judgement on the Justin Verlander signing and the off season overall. Good? Bad? Or just meh? Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is in full swing even though Giants bats are not. You can find it here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.…
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Corbin Burnes: San Francisco Giants Were One of Three Teams to Extend Formal Contract Offer
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33:38With spring training just around the corner, can the Giant still have a transformative offseason? With whispers of Corbin Burns' free agency journey and Pete Alonso's potential move from the New York Mets, the Giants are making headlines. Buster Posey's influence in the front office is reshaping the team's strategy, aiming to turn them into legitim…
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San Francisco Giants' Bench Dilemma: Could Randal Grichuk Help Solve It?
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33:07Are the San Francisco Giants poised for a roster shake-up? With potential signings and international prospects on the horizon, the Giants are making strategic moves that could redefine their future. This episode dives into the possibility of adding outfielder Randal Grichuk, known for his impressive stats against left-handed pitchers, and the excit…
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Giants out on Rōki Sasaki; should Justin Verlander wear No. 35?
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44:46On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the news San Francisco is out of the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, discuss whether Justin Verlander should wear No. 35 after Brandon Crawford's recent retirement and answer a couple fan mailbag questions. :50 – Giants out on Rōki Sasaki 8:00 – Other international prospe…
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Can San Francisco Giants Leverage Justin Verlander Signing to Make a Trade?
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33:56Can the San Francisco Giants' latest moves reshape their future? This episode dives into the implications of the SF Giants' addition of Justin Verlander, exploring whether it opens up potential trades involving young pitchers. Ben Kaspick analyzes the Giants' strategic options, including the possibility of acquiring Luis Arráez or Luis Robert. The …
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San Francisco Giants, Justin Verlander Agree to 1-Year, $15M Deal (Report)
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34:26The San Francisco Giants have made headlines by signing veteran pitcher Justin Verlander to a reported one-year, $15 million deal. With Verlander's Hall of Fame resume and recent underlying metrics that suggest his step back in 2024 was a bit unlucky, the Giants aim to bolster their roster and enhance their playoff chances. But this is a move that'…
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Why Giants' reported Justin Verlander agreement makes sense
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21:02On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos break down San Francisco's reported one-year, $15 million contract with veteran ace Justin Verlander, why the deal made sense for president of baseball operations Buster Posey and who should be the fifth starting pitcher. Intro: 1:10 – Verlander always made sense to Alex as…
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Why D-backs signing Corbin Burnes is so disappointing; Giants still in mix for Rōki Sasaki
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36:01On this episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss why MLB ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks is so disappointing, how San Francisco is one of the remaining teams still in the mix for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and other ways the team can upgrade its offense for the 2025 MLB season. 1:10 – Why Corbin Burn…
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SF Giants Passed on Corbin Burnes, Pursued Kyle Tucker & Garrett Crochet (Reports)
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34:18Can the San Francisco Giants reshape their roster for a winning season? That's Buster Posey's aim, but reports that the SF Giants did not seriously pursue Corbin Burnes, who signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, have caused concern. However, reports that the Giants made serious runs at trades for Kyle Tucker and Garrett Crochet are stirring up exci…
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San Francisco Giants Have Offer On Table For Corbin Burnes, "May Be Getting Impatient" (Report)
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35:26Can the San Francisco Giants secure Corbin Burnes in a blockbuster deal? With the MLB offseason heating up, the Giants are making headlines as they pursue the star pitcher, but is their patience running thin? This episode explores the potential signing of Burnes, comparing his reported contract demands to those of other top pitchers like Max Fried.…
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San Francisco Giants Offseason: Will Willy Adames Be Just the Start of Big Moves?
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33:52Are the San Francisco Giants poised to make a major splash in the MLB offseason? With recent free agent signings and trades shaking up the league, the Giants are reportedly eyeing key players like Corbin Burnes to bolster their roster. But the SF Giants have other needs, too, and several potential targets were recently acquired by other teams. Expl…
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The 12,000 Days of Corbin Burnes
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1:00:13Has he signed yet? The brothers discuss the interminable wait for the signing of the Corbin Burnes, what it means for the rest of the off-season if he does sign with the Giants, and just how much money are the Giants going to spend anyway. Also at the end of the show they pay homage to the one-of-a-kind Rickey Henderson. Gone too soon. The first fu…
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Zack, Perry Minasian discuss what it's like making trades together
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44:18Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together. Intro: :45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Pa…
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San Francisco Giants' Ideal Free Agent Targets: Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki, Paul Goldschmidt?
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36:06Can the San Francisco Giants secure Corbin Burnes to bolster their pitching staff? As the Giants eye potential free agent signings, the spotlight is on Burnes, a key potential figure in reshaping their roster for the upcoming season. With names like Roki Sasaki, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jack Flaherty also in the mix, the Giants are exploring all avenu…
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San Francisco Giants’ Logan Webb, Willy Adames Recruit Corbin Burnes — Will It Work?
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34:25Could the San Francisco Giants be on the brink of a game-changing acquisition? With whispers of pitcher Corbin Burnes potentially joining the Giants, fans are buzzing with anticipation. But what's the holdup? This episode dives into the latest rumors and reports, spotlighting Burnes' impressive credentials, including his Cy Young Award and multiple…
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How Bob Melvin envisions Willy Adames lengthening Giants' lineup
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36:42Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese supersta…
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Why Willy Adames bought into Buster Posey's vision
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16:02Willy Adames joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision for his future, his excitement to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he chose to wear #2. Intro: :55 - Willy Adames press conference break down 3:05 - How the Adames deal went down 3:50 - Kyle Tucker available 6:00 - First base and D…
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"Cautious Optimism" About Corbin Burnes Signing with San Francisco Giants (Report)
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33:48Could the San Francisco Giants be on the brink of a game-changing acquisition? Rumors are swirling around the potential signing of star pitcher Corbin Burnes, a move that could reshape the Giants' standing in Major League Baseball. Explore the latest buzz as Ben Kaspick breaks down Burnes' impressive pitching stats and the Giants' potentially incre…
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Buster Posey discusses Willy Adames signing, why Giants were out on Juan Soto
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17:19Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the Willy Adames signing, why the Giants were out on Juan Soto's free agency and gives his thoughts on Rōki Sasaki. Intro: 1:00 – Roki Sasaki speculation 3:45 – Corbin Burnes speculation Buster Posey: 6:20 - Buster Posey on his experience so far at the MLB Win…
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