Posts from — June 2018
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Seventh One: Archie Bradley’s Unfortunate Incident
It’s Lucky Number 7 for Mid-Inning Relief! In the seventh episode, Ally Williams, Carmen Kiew, and Marty Lurie are joined by Kerry Crowley, Giants beat writer for the Bay Area News Group. They also welcome Peter Magowan, former managing general partner of the San Francisco Giants, to the podcast.
This week’s episode discusses a potential six man rotation for the Giants, how the Home Run Derby participants should be decided, whether baseball should have an awards show, and the pros and cons of position players pitching and vice versa. The Farm Fresh segment includes where the Giants’ top 2018 draft picks have begun playing and first round pick Joey Bart’s first few games.
Finally, our Yas or Hard Pass touches on the Diamondbacks’ Archie Bradley’s interview with Yahoo Sports on going to the restroom before his outing and having a bit of a mishap.
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June 28, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 23rd + 24th
SUN JUNE 24th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Ron Wotus: Class is in! Marty chats with “The Professor” about losing Hunter Strickland until late August
Dereck Rodriguez: Carmen Kiew chats with Sunday’s starter Dereck Rodriguez before the series finale vs the Padres
Greatest Game – 1971 NLCS Game 1: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On October 2nd, 1971, Perry won Game 1 of the NLCS with a complete game effort as the Giants were victorious with 5-4 win at Candlestick Park
Nick Hundley: Marty talks the ‘Giants Philosopher’ about improvements to the Starting Pitching
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry breakdown the return of Cueto: How soon can we see him in a San Francisco Giants Uni?
Eno Sarris: Marty and Adam talks to Eno Sarris about taking out starters early and beer
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about how impressive Crawford has been over the past 2 months
Melissa Lockard: Marty talks to Melissa Lockard from the Athletic about the Giants Farm System
Buster Posey – GIANTS CONVO: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week – Buster Posey, from late-2011, talking about his recovery from his season-ending ankle injury
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SAT JUNE 23rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Joey Bart: Marty chats with 2nd overall Giants draft pick Catcher Joey Bart
Andrew Suarez: Marty talks to Giants Saturday starter rookie Andrew Suarez
Hunter Strickland: Marty chats with Strickland about breaking his hand on the clubhouse door
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam talk to Kerry Crowley about Austin Slater being called up
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry compare Trout vs Mantle: Who’s a better hitter?
Tom Clavin: Marty chats with author Tom Clavin about his new book- Being Ted Williams: Growing Up with a Baseball Idol
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam talks to Rich before game 3 of the Giants-Padres Series
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Window of Baseball and breakdown the Slater call up
June 24, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Sixth One: Hunter Strickland Is Out – Now What? (Feat. Larry Krueger)
In the sixth episode of Mid-Inning Relief, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew and Ally Williams are joined by Larry Krueger of the Gary & Larry show on KNBR, weekdays from 10am-1pm!
The team discusses what to do now that Hunter Strickland is out 6-8 weeks, that leaked audio between Terry Collins and umpire Tom Hallion, whether the Giants should go after Bryce Harper in the offseason, and getting hit in the face with a hot dog
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June 22, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 16th + 17th
SUN JUNE 17th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Chris Speier: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week – This week Marty chats with Former Giants 2B Chris Speier
Greatest Game – Giants win a 21-inning thriller: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: September 1st, 1967, San Francisco Giants starter Gaylord Perry pitched 16 scoreless innings to Outlast Cincinnati, 1-0 in the 21st inning
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce before the series finale vs the Dodgers: Can the Giants avoid getting swept
Ben Lewin: Marty talks to Director Ben Lewin about his latest film: The Catcher and the Spy.. An unbelievable true story about a Major league baseball player, Moe Berg, lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services.
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom with his Arizona D-Back report
Kerry Crowley: Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that Crawford will go on paternity leave Monday to be present as his wife, Jalynne, gives birth to the couple’s fourth child.. Marty talks to Kerry about this and will the Giants bring back Tomlinson
JP Hoornstra: Marty talks to JP Hoornstra MLB reporter for the Southern California News Group
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SAT JUNE 16th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to Rich Waltz about this Giants roadtrip
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about this road trip and the Giants injuries
Andy McCue: Marty talks to author Andy McCue’s new book- Mover and Shaker: Walter O’Malley, the Dodgers, and Baseball’s Westward Expansion
Leland Faust: Marty talks Leland Faust, Founder,CSI Capital Mgmt., named Top 100 #investment #advisors (#Barrons),Top 100 Most #Powerful in #Sports(#SportingNews.) #Author of A Capitalist’s Lament.
Owen Poindexter: Marty talks to analytical expert Owen Poindexter from the Athletic
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce look thru the windows of Baseball
June 17, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Fifth One: Madison Bumgarner and Brandon Crawford
In episode 5 of Mid-Inning Relief, the crew talks about Madison Bumgarner’s slow start, Brandon Crawford’s potential MVP candidacy, and who will be leading the National League West in a few weeks. They also discuss that very neon statue at Marlins Park, whether extreme emotion belongs in baseball, and the best things about the Giants’ rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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June 14, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 9th + 10th
SUN JUNE 10th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Jeff Kent: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week – This week Marty talks to former Giants Great Jeff Kent about him managing in the future?
Greatest Game – Darrell Evans goes wild: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 23, 1976, Darrell Evans’ has an amazing home debut at Candlestick
Dave Fleming + Dave Jagler: Marty’s TalkBack with Dave Fleming + Dave Jagler Nationals’ play-by-play announcer
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Barry about his Ohtani report: Will he be out until after the All-Star break?
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins talk about Scherzer: Is he the best pitcher in the Majors?
Paul Scimonelli: Marty chats with author Paul Scimonelli about his new book — Roy Sievers: “The Sweetest Right Handed Swing” in 1950s Baseball”
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry talk before the the Giants-Nats series finale: Can the Giants beat Scherzer today?
Mark Zuckerman: Marty talks to Mark Zuckerman from the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN)
Red Schoendienst: Red Schoendienst was, at 95, the oldest living member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame passed away on Wednesday
Curt Young: Marty talks to Giants Pitching Coach Curt Young
Derek Holland: Marty talks to Giants sunday starter Derek Holland about the up coming road trip
Evan Longoria: Marty talks to Longoria about the Giants road trip to DC, Miami and LA
Matt Herges: Marty talks to Matt Herges about the return of Mark Melancon
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SAT JUNE 9th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry before the Giants take on the Nats in DC
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks Bruce Jenkins about today’s matchup with the Nats: Can Rodriguez get a win in DC today?
June 11, 2018 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The Fourth One: Should The Giants Sign Tim Lincecum? (Feat. Eddie Montague)
In Week 4 of Mid-Inning Relief, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams welcome Eddie Montague to the pod! Eddie is a former national league umpire with 33 years service time.
The group discusses manager/umpire scuffles, Jake Arrieta’s calling out of the Phillies, the 2018 MLB Draft, whether or not you’d chug your beer if a baseball landed in it, and more. They also debate which San Francisco Giants franchise player would go in a trade and, speaking of marquee Giants, whether the Giants should sign the newly-released Tim Lincecum.
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June 7, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 2nd + 3rd
SUN JUNE 3rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Greatest Game – 4th of July 1997: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: 4th of July 1997.. Shawn Estes 1-hits the Rockies
Jim Gott – Giants Conversation: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week – This week Marty talks to former Giants Pitcher Jim Gott
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about Ohtani and more news around the league
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about this slumping Phillies team: Will the Giants sweep them?
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry before the Series Finale vs the Phillies
Shawon Dunston: Marty talks to the former #1 Draft Pick Shawon Dunston
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Professor about last night thrilling win vs the Phillies
Lawrence Knorr: Marty talks to author Lawrence Knorr about his new book- Gettysburg Eddie: The Story of Eddie Plank
Barry Faden: A Few words about the passing of Barry Faden
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SAT JUNE 2nd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Nick Hundley: Marty chats with the Giants Philosopher Nick Hundley
Jim Salisbury: Marty talking ball with Jim Salisbury before game 2 of the Phillies Series
Owen Piondexter: Marty and Adam chat with Owen Piondexter from the Athletic breaks down Stratton’s spin rate
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about the up coming baseball draft on Monday
Mike Ferrin: Marty talks to Mike Ferrin from MLB radio before game 2 of the Giants-Phillies Series
Keith Law: Marty chats with ESPN’s Keith Law about the Baseball Draft
June 3, 2018 No Comments
