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

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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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' first homestand of the season, why some lineup tweaks could spark the offense and the plethora of stolen bases given up by San Francisco. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the in-park experience at Oracle Park and preview the upcoming series with the Rays.

(1:30) Giants’ city connect jerseys still unavailable

(7:10) Takeaways from Giants’ first homestand  

(13:22) How can Giants limit stolen bases?

(21:50) Giants looking to show off new lights at Oracle Park

(28:47) Previewing the Giants-Rays series  

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' struggles at the plate to begin the season, what that could mean for the roster moving forward and why Jordan Hicks' start to the campaign is sustainable. Plus, Alex and Cole preview the upcoming series with the Nationals and Blake Snell's Giants debut.

(1:05) Giants take two of three from Padres

(6:30) How can the Giants break their offensive slump?

(13:10) Can Hicks sustain his hot start?

(21:22) Breaking down the stadium vibe at Oracle Park

(30:50) Remembering some former Giants

(35:47) Snell set to debut against Nationals

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' start to the season, some concerns they see from Mike Yastrzemski-Austin Slater platoon and the team trading Joey Bart to the Pirates. Then, Duane Kuiper stops by to discuss San Francisco’s “really good” playoff chances and share some bold predictions for the season.

(1:05) Dodgers sweep Giants in LA

(6:30) When will Luis Matos be a starter?

(14:10) How much is the bullpen a concern?

(21:22) Looking ahead to the Giants’ home opener

(26:50) Bart traded to Pirates for pitching prospect

(33:47) Kuip on his excitement for the Giants’ home opener

(37:52) Kuip's thoughts on Melvin as the Giants' manager

(44:46) Kuip shares his bold predictions for the season

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Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss what the future could hold for Joey Bart after the Giants decided to designate the former first-round pick for assignment, and the main takeaways from San Francisco's series split in San Diego. Plus, they wrap the podcast by previewing the upcoming Dodgers series and look ahead at potential pitching matchups.

(1:05) Bart DFA’d by Giants

(6:30) Giants spilt series with Padres

(14:10) Takeaways from Giants-Padres series

(21:22) Will Lee's hot start continue?

(26:33) Previewing Giants-Dodgers

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