Why Duane Kuiper says Giants must take advantage of 'vulnerable' Dodgers
"On Giants Talk, hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the effect of Matt Chapman and Patrick Bailey's injuries and recap San Francisco's first two wins against the Rockies before taking on the Dodgers. Plus, Duane Kuiper joins the show.-- (3:30) - Matt Chapman, Patrick Bailey injuries(9:30) - Reviewing San Francisco's first two wins in Denver(15:30) - Willy Adames breaks out vs Rockies(19:30) - Casey Schmitt shines in Chapman's absence (30:00) - Duane Kuiper interview
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Was Giants' roster shake-up key to team's winning streak?
On “Giants Talk," hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down San Francisco’s series sweep against the Atlanta Braves, share their All-Star predictions, and preview the Giants’ next series against the Rockies.--(2:45) - Giants win five straight one-run games(7:22) - Chapman, Giants bullpen shine vs Braves(14:00) - Will Giants pursue another big bat at the trade deadline?(16:40) - Willy Adames' struggles(26:22) - All-Star predictions(45:30) - Mailbag Q's(54:12) - Previewing Giants vs Rockies
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Why Posey's roster shake-up is a 'message' to Giants' stars
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap Buster Posey’s roster shakeup and break down San Francisco’s comeback win against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.--(2:30) – Recapping Giants’ roster moves(9:00) – Reflecting on Wade Jr.’s time in SF(17:40) – Daniel Johnson shines in return to Giants(19:15) – Bryce Eldridge promoted to Triple-A(25:00) – Recapping Giants first three games vs Padres(30:40) – Previewing Giants’ next series vs Atlanta Braves(32:10) - Buster Posey interview
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Giants' pitching carries sputtering offense during nine-game road trip
On “Giants Talk,” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s nine-game road trip in which San Francisco went 4-5. The Giants have relied heavily on their pitching as their offense struggles -- especially their bullpen, which currently leads MLB in ERA and WHIP. Cole and Alex discuss how San Francisco's bats will be tested against the powerful Padres and Braves, the latter of which recently welcomed back former NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.--(1:30) Recapping Marlins series, Giants take 2 of 3 but a frustrating series nonetheless(8:30) 14 straight games with 4-runs-or-fewer – Giants have wasted a great month of pitching(11:30) When your healthy you have pile up wins, especially when your division rivals are down(13:00) Candidates on the roster that will make way for Jerar Encarnación's return? (16:30) Giants starting rotation is in a good spot with three young pitchers holding their own (Birdsong, Harrison, an Roupp)(36:00) Previewing Giants vs Padres series at Oracle Park this week
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Is it time to panic for the Giants?
On “Giants Talk,” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic recap San Francisco’s sweep to the Detroit Tigers and offer their assessment of San Francisco’s season thus far.--(3:40) - San Francisco's closer situation(11:45) - Marco Luciano, Jerar Encarnación updates(17:00) - Who is to blame for Giants' hitting struggles?(21:50) - Where does the panic meter stand for the Giants?(24:00) - Assessment of San Francisco's season thus far(38:20) - Previewing Giants vs Marlins series in Miami
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