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Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. April 20th + 21st
Sunday April 21st – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Producer Raf & Marty Lurie)
Ken Korach: Marty and A’s Broadcaster Ken Korach break down the next coming series for the Giants vs the Blue Jays
Alva Noe: Marty chats with author Alva Noe about his new book- Infinite Baseball: Notes from a Philosopher at the Ballpark
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry chat about the 3-hour rain delay in yesterdays Giants-Pirates game: Why did they wait so long to call the game?
Paul White: Marty and Paul White chat about the RED HOT Christian Yelich HR streak
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Why did the Pirates field crew put the tarp on without asking the umps in yesterday’s game
Greatest Games: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On September 22nd, 2012.. Angel Pagan is lifted by his teammates as San Francisco Giants celebrate their 8-4 win over the Padres that gave them the National League West title
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Saturday April 20th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Ken Macha: Marty talks to A’s former manager Ken Macha about this Giants-Pirates series and about the Royals plunking Tim Anderson after he celebrated his 50th career home run with a bat toss
Bill Gruber: Marty talkin’ ball with author Bill Gruber about his new book- “Baseball in a Grain of Sand: Seeing the Game Through a Small Town Season”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Should the Giants change the fences at Oracle Park
Rob Biertempfel: Marty chats with the Pittsburgh Pirates beat writer for The Athletic Rob Biertempfel about the Pirates’ Starling Marte being carted off the field After a collision with Erik Gonzalez
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry about the Giants not scoring in the first inning: Can they do anything at the top of the order?
April 21, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The 24th One: Going Over Trades & Comebacks in Giants History
The long homestand is over! As the San Francisco Giants head out on their road trip to Washington and Pittsburgh, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams discuss their April prediction. Who needs to step up offensively, what will be the Giants’ record at the end of the month, and who will be the offensive and pitching MVPs of the month? The Mid-Inning Relief crew also goes over the Boston Red Sox’s rough start, great comebacks in baseball, good and bad trades in the franchise, Joey Bart’s injury, and whether it’s okay to bunt to break up a no-hitter or perfect game.
Be sure to listen for this week’s secret word and tweet it to @midinningrelief for your chance at a $50 Baseballism Gift Card! Follow us on Twitter and let us know what you want to hear.
Show Handle: @midinningrelief
Marty Lurie: @baseballmarty
Carmen Kiew: @carmenkiew
Ally Williams: @allykwilliams
April 20, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. April 13th + 14th
Sunday April 14th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Rachel Robinson: Memories of the Game with Jackie’s lovely wife Rachel Robinson
Giants players talk about Jackie Robinson: Steven Duggar, Trevor Gott, Will Smith, Tony Watson, Pablo Sandoval talk about how Jackie Robinson changed baseball and the world
Jon Miller: Marty cross-talk with Hall of Famer Jon Miller talking about Jackie Robinson Day
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Can the Giants keep this winning streak going?
Marcus Shelby: Marty and Adam chat with Marcus Shelby, YBG Festival’s resident composer, bassist, and award-winning musician, about the extra-inning thriller on Friday, Jackie Robinson Day and on the Nergo League’s influence on the Blues and Jazz
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry talking ball before the Giants take on the Rockies before the series finale
Ron Wotus: Time for Sunday school with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus before the Series finale vs the Rockies
Kevin Pillar: Marty talks to newest Giant Kevin Pillar about trekking across the country to join the 2019 Giants ballclub
Jackie Robinson Day: Marty chats with Tim Flannery, Scott Ostler, Manny Machado, Ian Kinsler, Alonzo Powell and Kerry Crowley about the importance of Jackie Robinson Day
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On September 30th, 1999 The final Candlestick Park baseball game was played against their long time rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won 9–4. Ironically, the Giants played their last game at Candlestick under blue skies with no fog.
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Saturday April 13th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Howard Bryant: Marty talks to ESPN’s Howard Bryant about the first 3 weeks of the season and Jackie Robinson Day celebration coming up
Dave Flemming: Marty chats with Dave Flemming about broadcasting the Reds vs Dodgers game on Jackie Robinson Day in LA
Eno Sarris: Marty talks to Eno Sarris from the Athletic about the ratios and stats on the first 15 games of the season
Dereck Rodriguez: Carmen Kiew sits down with Giants starter Dereck Rodriguez before game 3 of the Giants-Rockies Series
Tony Watson: Marty chats with the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson about his favorite opening day and the start of the season
Chuck Kimberly: Marty talks to author Chuck Kimberly about his new book- “The Days of Wee Willie, Old Cy and Baseball War: Scenes from the Dawn of the Deadball Era, 1900-1903”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce breakdown last night’s thrilling 18-inning Giants win vs the Rockies
April 14, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. April 6th + 7th
SUN April 7th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 9th, 2015.. Giants rookie Chris Heston added his name to the history books on that Tuesday Summer night, firing a no-hitter in a 5-0 win over the Mets at Citi Field
Matt Duffy: Marty and Adam chat with Matt Duffy about this exciting 2019 Tampa Bay Rays team
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking baseball: Could the Rays’ make this Opener experiment work?
Ron Wotus: Class is in! Marty, Carmen and Ally talking baseball with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus before the Giants take on the Rays in the series finale
Marc Topkins: Marty chats with Marc Topkin who covers the Rays for the Tampa Bay Times (formerly St. Petersburg Times)
Tyler Kepner: Marty talks to author Tyler Kepner’s about his new book, “K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches”
Henry Schulman: Marty and Hank Schulman breakdown this Giants-Rays Series
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SAT April 6th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
![Christian Arroyo rejoined the Rays on Monday after Joey Wendle went on the injured list. [DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times]](https://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20190401/ARTICLE/304019654/AR/0/AR-304019654.jpg&MaxW=1200&Q=66)
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Christian Arroyo: Marty talks to former Giants 3rd baseman Christian Arroyo about the excitement of playing on 2019 Rays team at Oracle Park
Julie Parker: Giants beat writer for the SF Bay News Julie Parker joins Marty and Adam at the Public House before the Giants take on the Rays at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam chat with Bruce Jenkins about the Opening Day ceremony at Oracle Park: Will the Giants ever have a manager like Bochy again?
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry Crowley on the Opening Day ceremony at Oracle Park and when will we see Mac Williamson back with the team?
Joe Sheehan: Marty and Adam chat with Joe Sheehan about the Rays using an Opener: Does it really work?
John Shea: Marty and Adam talk to SF Chronicle’s John Shea about will we ever see in the MLB
April 6, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast – The 22nd One: Should Buster Posey Be Named Team Captain?
It’s almost time for the home opener! In Episode 2 of the new season, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams reminisce on their favorite home opener memories, give grades for the San Francisco Giants’ offseason moves, and discuss whether Buster Posey should be named captain of the team.
They also chat about the recent news surrounding the “championship belt” awarded to the franchise that does the best with player arbitration, and name a few minor leaguers we can keep an eye on this season.
Be sure to listen for this week’s secret word and tweet it to @midinningrelief for your chance to win a $50 Baseballism Gift Card!
Let us know what you want to hear! Follow the Mid-Inning Relief show and crew on Twitter for news and updates:
Show Handle: @midinningrelief
Marty Lurie: @baseballmarty
Carmen Kiew: @carmenkiew
Ally Williams: @allykwilliams
April 6, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. March 30th + 31st
Sunday March 31th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
John Yandle: Marty talking ball with Giants Batting Practice Pitcher John Yandle for the Giants
Erik Kratz: Marty talks to newest Giant catcher Erik Kratz about joining this 2019 Giants
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: April 9th, 2010.. Aaron Rowand hits an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking thru the Windows of Baseball
Paul White: Marty talking ball with Paul White breaking down the AL and a preview of the Tampa Bay series
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about Moronta shutting down the Padres last night
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Giants Professor Ron Wotus about the Giants 1st win of the 2019 season
Julie Parker: Marty talking ball with Julie Parker Giants Beat Writer for the SF Bay News
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Saturday March 30th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Photo: Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)
Gerardo Parra: Marty chats with Giants outfielder Gerardo Parra about what it means to him to join this Giants team this season
Nick Piecoro: Marty and Nick Piecoro, from the Arizona Republic, talking about Opening weekend and break down the NL West
Craig Elsten: Marty talks to Craig Elsten from the Mighty 1090 about the improvement of the young Padres team
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom this Giants vs Padres Series: Is the pitching staff this good for the Padres or is it the Giants offense this bad?
Owen Poindexter: Marty talking ball with Owen Poindexter from Forbes.com
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about the disastrous start for the Giants offense
Paul White: Marty and Paul White breakdown National League: Does the NL East have the best pitching in the league?
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March 31, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast: The 21st One: Wild Predictions for the Giants’ 2019 Season
We are BACK! Mid-Inning Relief returns for Year 2 just in time for Opening Day. Along with our weekly discussions, we are excited to announce our new collaboration with Baseballism to give you a chance to win a $50 gift card each week! Listen for the secret word in this week’s episode and tweet it at @midinningrelief before the new podcast is released for your chance to win!
In our first episode of Season 2, Carmen Kiew, Marty Lurie, and Ally Williams return and discuss Bruce Bochy retiring, the constant rule changes and suggestions surrounding Major League Baseball, and wild predictions for the 2019 season. They also touch on the upcoming minor league seasons and predict whether or not the San Francisco Giants will finish above .500 this year.
Let us know what you want to hear! Follow the Mid-Inning Relief show and crew on Twitter for news and updates:
Show Handle: @midinningrelief
Marty Lurie: @baseballmarty
Carmen Kiew: @carmenkiew
Ally Williams: @allykwilliams
March 28, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 23rd + 24th
SUN March 24th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Drew Pomeranz: Marty talks to starter Drew Pomeranz about signing with Giants during the offseason
John Barr: Larry Kruger talk to Giants Senior Advisor John Barr before Bay Bridge Series opener in Oakland
Chris Townsend: Larry Kruger talking Bay Bridge Series ball with Chris Townsend before the Giants vs A’s opener in Oakland
Larry Kruger+ Marty Lurie: Larry Kruger and Marty break down the last minute roster changes as we head to the season opener
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to Arizona Republic D-Backs beat writer about the NL West: Where will the D-Back finish this year?
Matt Herges: Marty chats with bullpen coach Matt Herges about how he gets veteran pitchers ready in the bullpen
Austin Slater: Marty chats with the Giants young outfielder about what he learned in Spring Training
Dave Brundage: Marty talks to Sacramento River Cats manager Dave Brundage
Chris Stratton: Marty chats with Chris Stratton about what he worked on this Spring Training
Shaun Anderson: Marty talks with the Giants Pitcher Shawn Anderson
Jayson Stark: Marty talks to Longtime baseball writer Jayson Stark.. he has been honored as the 2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner
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SAT March 23rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Connor Joe: Marty talks to the newest Giants Connor Joe about joining Giants camp late into Spring Training
Tony Watson: Marty talking baseball philosophy with the new Giants Philosopher Tony Watson
Hank Schulman: Marty chats with SF Chronicle’s Henry Schulman about Giants cuts as we head into the last week of Spring Training
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball talking about the recent trade with pitcher Tyler Herb headed to Baltimore for outfielder Mike Yastrzemski coming to SF. Hank Schulman joins midway into the interview
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry Crowley breakdown the Giants roster moves as we head towards the end of Spring Training
Ron Wotus: Marty chats with 3rd Base Coach Ron Wotus about improving the roster as we head into the season opener
March 23, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 16th + 17th
SUN March 17th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Farhan Zaidi: Marty’s joined by Farhan Zaidi in the Scottsdale booth talking about trimming down to the 25-man roster ahead of Opening Day.
Art Shamsky: Marty chats with author Art Shamsky about his new book- After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about what players could make the Opening Day roster before the Giants take on the Royals in Scottsdale
Mike Gerber: Marty chats with Mike Gerber about being in Giants camp and does he think he can make the 25-man roster
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Giants take on the Royals in Scottsdale
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SAT March 16th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Trevor Gott: Marty talks to Trevor Gott about getting traded to the Giants from the Nats
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about why the Cactus League is better than the Grapefruit league
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about the Giants lack of hitting this Spring
Joe Ritzo: Marty chats with the voice of the San Jose Giants Joe Ritzo
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks with Andy Baggs about the chances the Giants go out and get an outfielder via trade before the season starts
Kelli Johnson: Marty chats with Kelli Johnson, who hosted the now-canceled “Happy Hour” program on, will replace Ahmed Fareed as anchor of the Giants’ pregame and postgame
March 17, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 9th + 10th
SUN March 10th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Kieran Lovegrove: Marty talks to Giants Pitcher Kieran Lovegrove before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
Drew Ferguson: Marty talks to Giants Rule 5 Draftee Drew Ferguson about making this Giants team
John Shea: Marty and the Shea-Hey Kid chat about the Giants’ outfielders, brothers Heliot and Henry Ramos, playing together in the same game in Scottsdale
Eric Nadel: Marty talks to the voice for Texas Rangers Eric Nadel about his new book: LIM-ERIC!: Whimsical Rhymes From the Voice of the Texas Rangers and his Friends
Johnny Doskow: Marty talks to the voice of the Sacramento Rivercats Johnny Doskow before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
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SAT March 9th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)
Don Carson: Marty chats with Don Carson as Don & Charlie’s enters its final days, the baseball community is still in shock over the imminent loss of one of its beloved icons in Arizona.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talks about Tom Seaver, diagnosed with dementia, retiring from public life
Jane Leavy: Marty chats with author Jane Leavy about her new book: The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created
Mac Williamson: Marty talks to Giants outfielder Mac Williamson about returning to last year’s slugging form
Stephen Vogt: Marty talks to back-up catcher Stephen Vogt about how he’s doing healthwise and what’s it like to switch from Oakland A’s to across the bay with the Giants
March 9, 2019 No Comments
