Inside Giant Moments

This season of Inside Giant Moments introduces new host Adam Copeland as he takes you in-depth about the 2022 Giants and what's happening all around the organization. Adam connects with players, coaches, Forever Giants, and front office staff. He brings his own thorough knowledge of Giants baseball and his perspective about the team, along with a range of insiders to guest co-host.

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Building a Winning Team with GM Scott Harris
Scott Harris shares the crucial step that led to the Kris Bryant trade. The Giants' GM also shares his thoughts on team depth going into the final month of the regular season and the two things Giants coaches do to set up each player for success.
27 min
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Giants Wives - Jalynne Crawford & Paige Yastrze...
Being in the MLB may seem glamorous, but it comes with challenges, and no one understands that better than the players' wives. Jalynne Crawford and Paige Yastrzemski share their unique experiences with their husbands' baseball careers, the grind of the baseball lifestyle, and the misconceptions about being a baseball wife
63 min
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Resiliency in Recovery with Longoria
Evan Longoria just returned from two months on the injured list after having a strong start to the season.
38 min
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Details of the MLB Draft with Yaz and Holmes
Mike Yastrzemski and Director of Amateur Scouting Michael Holmes discuss the draft experience and the Giants 2021 MLB Draft approach.
40 min
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Return to Full Capacity
The return of fans to fill Oracle Park was a landmark moment, as it didn’t only represent the opportunity for the Giants faithful to see baseball. It also represented a societal return to normalcy, making it an emotional experience in addition to an entertainment experience. President and CEO Larry Baer, right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, and broadcaster Dave Flemming all discuss what a full Oracle Park looked like and felt like from three distinct Giants perspectives.
56 min
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Midseason Mashup
With the season reaching the halfway mark, it’s time to catch up on some of our one-on-one conversations that we saved for a special occasion. That occasion is now as Buster Posey discusses his resilient first-half numbers, Steven Duggar takes you step by step through the amazing win on May 28 against the Dodgers, Heliot Ramos talks about the future, and Tyler Beede talks about his off the field music career.
32 min
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Get to Know the New Guys Jake McGee and Jason V...
The 2021 Giants have a number of new faces, including reliever Jake McGee and infielder Jason Vosler. McGee, who has been a crucial late game presence out of the bullpen, discusses the emotions his Giants fan family felt when he joined the team, his memorable first day in the Majors and how he can be successful while mostly relying on one pitch. Vosler talks about his big league debut earlier this year and which players he studied to transform himself into an effective home run hitter.
37 min
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Being a Dad
Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford, Alex Dickerson and Darin Ruf all share stories of parenthood, the challenges of being a Daddy on the road and how to blend good baseball with healthy babies.
56 min
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The Resilient Series - Tyler Rogers and Steven ...
The entire 2021 Giants team is resilient, but two players who are in the midst of their most consistent play in the Majors to date share the story of their grind to get to where they are today. Tyler Rogers, who was moments away from giving up his baseball dreams when they suddenly came true and Steven Duggar, who seemed on the verge of losing his spot on the 40-man roster at the beginning of the year and is now playing the best he ever has.
44 min
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Call Up Stories - Austin Slater & Caleb Baragar
In part two of the Call Up Stories series, hear from outfielder Austin Slater and pitcher Caleb Baragar on their unique journeys to the majors and the moment their dream became reality.
39 min
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Call Up Stories - Logan Webb & Mauricio Dubón
Every big leaguer remembers their call up story, when their dream becomes reality after enduring the minor league grind and finally making the Majors. The end result is the same, but each journey is unique. Hear from Mauricio Dubón and Logan Webb about their call to the Majors in part one of this series.
22 min
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All About Food
As professional athletes, what the Giants eat and when they eat is a big part of their daily regimen. Listen to Alex Dickerson, Austin Slater, Caleb Baragar, Manager Gabe Kapler, and the Director of Performance Nutrition Leron Sarig talk all about food--their habits, preferences, and philosophies.
58 min
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Attracting Young Fans - Part 1
How does baseball continue its tradition, but also welcome in new and younger fans? Hear from the Giants player rep Austin Slater, prospect Heliot Ramos, manager Gabe Kapler and young pitcher Caleb Baragar on their thoughts in Part 1 of this episode.
41 min
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Growing Up A Giants Fan
For most people, getting to play or coach for the baseball team they grew up loving is just a dream. For Brandon Crawford, Mauricio Dubón, assistant coach Alyssa Nakken and hitting coach Donnie Ecker, it is a reality. Listen to learn how they've each made their way to the big leagues, from their memories going to Giants games as fans, to now being a part of the team they've always admired.
64 min
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The Vanderbilt Connection
Can you imagine getting to work with your closest college friends years later? That’s how it’s played out for a select group of Giants, all VandyBoys. Mike Yastrzemski, Curt Casali, Tyler Beede, Sam Selman and first base coach Antoan Richardson all played baseball at Vanderbilt in Nashville and built a special bond. Mark Willard visits with each of them (including Yaz and Casali together) along with their beloved Vandy coach Tim Corbin on what they were all like during college.
94 min
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Get To Know The New Guys - Tommy La Stella and ...
Get to know infielder Tommy La Stella and catcher Curt Casali, new additions that will play prominent roles on the Giants this year. La Stella, who signed a three-year deal with the team, talks about his love for Mario Kart N64, his wedding plans, and what he finds unique about this Giants team. Casali discusses how playing for the minor league Durham Bulls was similar to the movie “Bill Durham,” his excitement to call Oracle Park "home," and how he’s already played with many current Giants between Vanderbilt and his stints with the Rays and Reds.
45 min
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The Return of Buster Posey
After taking the shortened 2020 season off to help raise his premature adopted twins, Buster Posey is back for the 2021 season! Hear from Manager Gabe Kapler, plus Brandon Crawford, Joey Bart, Logan Webb, and Mauricio Dubón on Posey's impact both on the field and in the clubhouse.
40 min
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Darin Ruf
Ruf shares his experience playing baseball in Korea, his 2020 journey to earning a roster spot and how the Giants hitting coaches have helped him develop as a DH.
36 min
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Mauricio Dubon
Dubon shares his enthusiasm for playing center field, his eagerness to learn from all of his teammates, his perspective having grown up in Honduras, and his insights on the uniqueness of 2020 baseball.
34 min
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Mike Yastrzemski
Mike Yastrzemski shares the hitting advice he gets from Hall of Fame grandfather, Carl, along with his own mental approach at the plate, and how the game has shifted without the intensity of playing in front of fans. Yaz also describes the excitement of his first splash hit being a walkoff and his outlook on the Giants' postseason chances this year.
34 min
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Kai Correa
Bench coach Kai Correa talks in depth about his role, working closely with manager Gabe Kapler and the clubhouse chemistry.
27 min
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Ron Wotus on Clinching Playoffs and 34 Years wi...
Ron Wotus on Clinching Playoffs and 34 Years with Organization
30 min
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Young Giants: 2021 Minor League Update
The 2021 Giants Organization is having a strong year top to bottom partially thanks to the teams' depth. Both in Triple-A Sacramento and in Low-A San Jose, there are familiar names, stars on the brink and big storylines
53 min
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Transitioning to Mental Health with Drew Robinson
After a stunning 15-month journey following his suicide attempt and remarkable return to baseball, Drew Robinson discusses the emotional ups and downs of the season and his decision to move into a mental health advocate role with the Giants
49 min
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Diversity in Baseball
The Giants have always valued and amplified diversity in baseball. Two shining examples within the organization are coach Alyssa Nakken and public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon. Alyssa discusses her sometimes unintended journey to becoming such a notable figure within the sport while Renel talks about all the work she’s doing to continue the cause.
40 min