# Why Giants might surprise everyone before 2026 MLB trade deadline

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Podcast: [Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/giants-talk-a-san-francisco-giants-podcast-478463)
Published: 2026-07-30T18:10:29+00:00
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## Resource

“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic preview the upcoming 2026 MLB trade deadline and detail potential options for San Francisco as it prepares to face the San Diego Padres. Plus, Alex sits down with Giants’ No. 4 overall draft pick Jackson Flora to discuss his pitching journey and expectations entering professional baseball.

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