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Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 13 & 14
SUN AUG 14 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to look back at Saturday’s 2012 Giants reunion ceremony
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Pirates: Can the Giants get the sweep at Oracle Park?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Pirates
Marty Gitlin: Author Marty Gitlin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “The Saga of Sudden Sam: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Sam McDowell.” The candid autobiography of all-star pitcher “Sudden Sam” McDowell, whose alcohol-fueled life quickly and famously spiraled out of control, and his ultimate redemption as a counselor for other athletes suffering from addiction.
Sam Mcdowell: Baseball legend, Sam McDowell, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his life story: The Rise, fall and the comeback. He was considered by many to be the next Sandy Koufax when he signed with the Cleveland Indians, Sam boasted one of the fastest arms in major league baseball.
Bob Walk: Pirates Broadcaster, Bob Walk, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Pirates
Nick Piecoro: Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the 4-game Giants-DBacks series starting Monday night
SAT AUG 13 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Tyler Beede: Former Giants’ pitcher Tyler Beede joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before his start vs the Giants
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants beat the Pirates 5-3 Friday night
Danny Emerman: KNBR.com’s Danny Emerman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty live during batting practice at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the 2012 Giants reunion ceremony at Oracle Park
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Giants chances they can get the last wild card
Sandra G: Sandra G joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about the 2022 Junior Giants Stretch Drive and how they help the youth have the opportunity to play, learn, lead and succeed on and off the field
Matt Faulcon: Matt Faulcon looks back to the magical 2012 Giants season
Derek Shelton: Pirates’ Manager Derek Shelton joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about this 2022 Pirates team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Pirates series
August 13, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 6 & 7
SUN AUG 7 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jesse Agler: Padres’ annoucer, Jesse Agler joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the impactful pieces acquired by the Padres at the trade deadline
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after yesterday’s 7-3 win vs the A’s
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the Bay Bridge Series Finale in Oakland
Steve Hermanos: Author Steve Hermanos joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his fictional book: “Going, Going, Gone!” An earthquake decimates San Francisco’s baseball stadium. Two players and their manager are trapped. With water rising, the trio crawls through a gash in the wall. Naked and penniless, they climb through the muck onto shore. Downtown San Francisco is on fire. They can not find their stadium, or any new buildings, or the parking lot with their fancy cars. No one has a cell phone to call for help.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty Looking thru the Windows of Baseball
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Wild Card race as we head into the last month and half of the baseball season
SAT AUG 6 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Austin Slater: Giants’ OF Austin Slater joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about growing up in Florida playing baseball, How he uses his speed and more
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown why Farhan didn’t trade Rodon, the Giants chances they can make the final wild card spot and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before game 1 of the Bay Bridge Series in Oakland
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Bay Bridge Series Opener
Ken Korach: A’s Broadcaster Ken Korach joins Talkin’ Baseball to preview this Bay Bridge series, the passing the Vin Scully and more
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solution’s Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about what kind of player the Giants got with JD Davis
Ann Killion: SF Chronicle’s Ann Killion joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown this struggling Giants team
August 6, 2022 No Comments
Marty joins KNBR Tonight with FP after Thursday’s loss against the Dodgers at Oracle Park
Marty talkin’ ball on KNBR Tonight with FP: Thursday’s loss marked the Giants’ eighth straight vs the Dodgers
August 5, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 30 & 31
SUN July 31 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Antoan Richardson: Giants’ First base coach, Antoan Richardson, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his Major league career, How he became an instructor for the Giants and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after Giants 5-4 win vs the Cubs
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to give an update on Thairo Estrada after he left Saturday night’s game after being hit by a pitch in the helmet
Ron Shelton: Author Ron Shelton joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this book- “The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit.”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Cubs
Darin Ruf: Giants’ OF Darin Ruf joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about growing up playing baseball, his success playing in Korea and more
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Saturday’s emotional Will Clark number retirement ceremony at Oracle Park
SAT July 30 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
John Shea: SF Chronicle’s John Shea joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to looks back on Will Clark’s career and his impact in Giants history
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose 4-2 to the Cubs on Friday Night
Shawn Estes: Former Giants pitcher, Shawn Estes, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty on Will Clark day at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before Will Clark’s Number Retirement Day at Oracle Park
Tom Candiotti and Bob Brenly: Tom Candiotti & Bob Brenly joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to give their favorite Will Clark memories
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the pitching matchup for game 3 of the Giants-Cubs series
Gabe Kapler Brandon Belt and Mark Grace: Gabe Kapler, Brandon Belt and Mark Grace before the Giants retire Will Clark’s number in a pregame ceremony at Oracle Park
Jon Miller: Marty’s Talkback Booth segment with Jon Miller before Will Clark’s pregame number retirement ceremony
July 30, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 23 & 24
SUN July 24 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Buck O’Neil: 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee, John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Jr. talking ball with Marty on Memories of the Game
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Dodgers in LA
Minnie Minoso: 13-time All-Star and 2022 Hall of Famer Inductee, Minnie Miñoso, talks about being called up by Cleveland
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this tough Dodgers Series, last weekend’s MLB draft in LA and more
Phil Dixon: Author Phil Dixon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “John “Buck” O’Neil: The Rookie, His Words, His Voice.” Phil revisits the legend’s first summer with the Kansas City Monarchs. Utilizing interviews, historic photographs, and actual voice recordings from interviews with O’Neil, you read and hear from a master storyteller as he discusses the Negro American League and its importance as an integral part of the American baseball landscape.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Can the Giants avoid the sweep vs the Dodgers?
LaVelle Neal III: Star Tribune’s LaVelle Neal joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Hall of Fame inductees: Pitcher Jim Kaat & Twins outfielder Tony Oliva
SAT July 23 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jon Miller: Hall of Famer, Jon Miller, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Jack Graney receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by National Baseball Hall of Fame
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose a tough one vs the Dodgers 5-1 Friday night in LA
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss this Giants-Dodgers series, the chances the Giants could land Soto and Will the Giants be sellers at the trade deadline?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers
Jim Kaat: Hall of Famer Jim Kaat joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to reflect on his Hall of Fame Induction
Katie Woo: The Athletic’s Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to breakdown the 2nd half of the season and playoff push for the Cardinals
LaVelle Neal III: Star Tribune’s LaVelle Neal joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the All-Star Game and preview Giants-Twins
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers series in LA
Sandra G: Sandra G. joins Talkin’ Baseball to reflect back on the first half of the Giants’ 2022 season
July 23, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 16 & 17
SUN July 17 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Brewers series, wearing a orange/black tux for the MLB draft in LA and more
Show Open: Opening segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants were gifted balked-in run to beat the Brewers 2-1 on Saturday
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to talk about the 2022 All-Star Game: Who will win the HR Derby?
Chris Lamb: Author Chris Lamb joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss his book- “Stolen Dreams: The 1955 Cannon Street All-Stars and Little League Baseball’s Civil War”. When the eleven- and twelve-year-olds on the Cannon Street YMCA All-Star team registered for a baseball tournament in Charleston, South Carolina, in June 1955, it put the team and the forces of integration on a collision course with segregation, bigotry, and the southern way of life.
Melissa Lockard: The Athletic’s Melissa Lockard joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to preview tonight’s MLB draft
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Copes joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series finale vs the Brewers
Todd Rosiak: Brewers’ beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,Todd Rosiak, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this 2022 Brewers ballclub
SAT July 16 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after Josh Hader falls apart in 9th, Giants win 8-5 in walk-off fashion on Friday night
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to review last night thrilling walk-off Grand-Slam from Yaz, Bart taking steps forward since returning to the Giants lineup and more
Matt Faulcon: Matt Faulcon on what the All-Star game means to him and the importance of the “Midsummer Classic”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to break down last nights epic walk-off Grand-slam by Yaz
Bill Plunkett: Dodgers beat writer, Bill Plunkett, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to preview 2022 All-Star week in LA
Will Clark: Giants great Will Clark joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Giants retiring his #22 jersey July 30th at Oracle Park
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview today’s pitching matchup
July 16, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 9 & 10
SUN July 10 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after Rodon dominates the Padres for his first complete game of the season on Saturday
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Rodon going the distance vs the Padres on Saturday
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball after Rodon dominates the Padres: Is there any chance the Giants can resign him?
Ira Berkow: Author Ira Berkow joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “Baseball’s Best Ever: A Half Century of Covering Hall of Famers”
Bill Madden: NY Daily News’ Bill Madden joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about New York Yankees & Mets ball, All-Star Game rosters and more
Steve Gilbert: MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk D-Backs’ Ball
Copes: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series Finale vs the Padres at Petco Park
SAT July 9 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jesse Agler: Padres broadcaster, Jesse Agler, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 3 of the Giants-Padres series
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose 6-3 to the Padres Friday night
Evan Webeck: Giants Beat Writer, Evan Webeck, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the slumpin’ Giants
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to chat about the Giants hitting woes, the Jurickson Profar huge collision with teammate in game 1 and more
David Schoenfeld: ESPN’s David Schoenfeld joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss which team’s will be sellers and buyers by the trade deadline
Gordon Wittenmyer: #Cubs insider for @nbcschicago Gordon Wittenmyer joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this year’s Cubs ballclub: Are they tanking this season away?
July 10, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 2-4
MON July 4 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ode To Baseball: Ernie Harwell’s poem: Ode To Baseball on this 4th of July
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series opener vs the D-Back on the 4th of July
Mike Ferrin: MLB Networks’ Mike Ferrin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down today’s pitching matchup: Rodon vs Bumgarner
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball on this 4th of July
Paul White: Former USA Today’s Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty and Bill including Larry Doby Intro and Ernie Harwell’s Poem: Ode to Baseball
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to preview game 1 of the Giants-DBacks series
Copes: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series opener vs the DBacks: Does it still feel weird to see MadBum in a DBacks Uni?
Steve Gilbert: MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks team
SUN July 3 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the White Sox: Can the Giants avoid the sweep today at Oracle Park?
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose another one to the White Sox 5-3 on Saturday
Peter Golenbock: Author Peter Golenbock joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his new book — “Whispers of the Gods: Tales from Baseball’s Golden Age, Told by the Men Who Played It”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty Looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Can the Giants avoid a White Sox sweep?
Julian McWilliams: Boston Globes’ Julian McWilliams joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the final game vs the White Sox at Oracle Park
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the NL West
James Fegan: White Sox beat writer, James Fegan, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview today’s White Sox pitcher
SAT July 2 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Keith Law: The Athletic’s Keith Law joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview this year’s MLB draft
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose 1-0 to the White Sox Friday Night
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this slumping Giants offense
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox
Matt Snyder: CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this Giants-White Sox Series
Matt Faulcon: Matt Faulcon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the slumping Giants the past 2 weeks, Aaron Judge to the Giants rumors and more
July 2, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — June 25 & 26
SUN June 26 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Bob Ryan: Former Writer for The Boston Globe and Author Bob Ryan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to discuss his new book “In Scoring Position”
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie ahead of the rubber match of the Giants vs the Reds
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus gives a Pablo Sandoval update on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie
Jason Beck: Tigers Beat Writer for MLB.com Jason Beck joins The Giants Pre Game Show with Marty Lurie to preview the Giants and Tigers series
Copes: KNBR Host Adam Copeland joins The Giants Pre Game Show to preview the Giants and the Reds rubber match with Marty Lurie
Walter Icabalceta: KNBR’s Walter Icabalceta joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry Crowley to discuss the 2022 All-Star candidates
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looks through the window of Baseball on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie
SAT June 25 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Bobby Nightengale: Reds Beat Writer for The Enquirer Bobby Nightengale joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to preview the Giants vs the Reds
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie ahead of Game 2 of the Giants vs Reds series
Matt Snyder: CBS Sports Baseball Writer Matt Snyder joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to discuss the Astros group No-Hitter against the Yankees
Dan Hayes: Twins Beat Writer for The Athletic Dan Hayes joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry Crowley to discuss the AL Central division race, and if anyone can catch the Yankees in the American League
Bruce Jenkins: Bruce Jenkins looks through the window of Baseball on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie before Game 2 of the Giants-Reds series at Oracle Park
Danny Emerman: KNBR Giants Beat Writer Danny Emerman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Mary Lurie to evaluate the Giants season to this point
June 30, 2022 No Comments
Which Giants players will make this years All-Star Game? Marty joins F. P. Santangelo on KNBR Tonight
Marty on KNBR Tonight with FP: Marty & F.P. Santangelo break down a Giants 2-1 loss in Atlanta and discuss which Giant players will make the All-Star game
June 21, 2022 No Comments