Posts from — July 2019
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 27th + 28th
Jim Deshaies: Marty talking ball with Jim Deshaies color analyst with the Chicago Cubs along with Len Kasper
Sam Coonrod: Marty talks Giants reliever Sam Coonrod about grow up being a Cardinals fan
Mark Sommers: Marty talking ball with author Mark Sommers about his new book- Rocky Colavito: Cleveland’s Iconic Slugger
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus.. Today’s subjects: The Protective Netting being installed in ball park, The trade deadline, Wild Card chances and What in the world is a Sod Poodle?
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry in San Diego about some of the Giants core bats slumping as of late
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White, formerly from USA Today, about the Giants making moves before the trade deadline
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: Willie McCovey’s Major League debut on July 30, 1959. McCovey went 4-for-4, including two triples off future Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: What moves will we see at the trade deadline
Joe Sheehan: Marty chats with Joe Sheehan about trade deadline and the Giants chances they might get the wild card
Todd Zolecki: Marty talks to Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki about the up coming Giants-Phillies series
Henry Schulman: Marty and Hank talking ball: Are the Giants completely standing pat at the trade deadline?
Mark Simon: Marty talking Baseball Analytics Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions: Why are the Mets trying to trade Syndergaard?
Mark Saxon: Marty talking ball with Mark Saxon Senior MLB writer for The Athletic, covering the St. Louis Cardinals
Paul White: Marty chats with Paul White about the trade deadline coming up on Wednesday: Who’s selling and Who’s buying?
Peter Belmonte: Marty talking ball with author Peter Belmonte about his new book- Play Ball!: Doughboys and Baseball during the Great War
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about the this amazing run from the Giants: Could they keep this winning formula going for the next 2 months?
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic about the D-Backs: Are they trading off their veterans?
July 29, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 20th + 21st
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus and he’s joined by Giants 1st base coach José Alguacil and Former-MLB Ump Eddie Montague
Will Smith: Marty talks to Giants 2019 All-Star Will Smith about his All-Star experience
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam looking thru the Windows of Baseball with SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins
Mark Simon: Marty talking Baseball Analytics with Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam talks to Rich Waltz about what’s on the Giants radar
Chris Carruba-Katz: Marty introduces the 2019 Uncle Abe Award winner Chris Carruba-Katz
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie remembers one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Sept 1st, 1958.. The Giants score 2 runs to beat the Dodgers in the bottom of the 16th
Pumpsie Green: Elijah Jerry “Pumpsie” Green was the first black player for the Boston Red Sox, which in 1959 became the last major league team to integrate its roster. He died last Wednesday at the age of 85.
Duane Kuiper: Marty talks to Kuip about what the 2019 Hall of Fame class means to him
Shawon Dunston: Marty talks with Shawon Dunston about the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Jeff McNeil: Marty talks to Mets 2nd baseman Jeff McNeil
POSTGAME show from the 21st amendment at the Generation Alive event
Renel Brooks-Moon: Marty talks to Renel Brooks-Moon about Yastzemski’s game-winning HR in the 12th inning
Alex Dickerson: Marty, Carmen, Adam and Teresa talking ball with Alex Dickerson about today’s thrilling win in extra-innings vs the Mets
Bruce Bochy: Marty, Carmen, Adam and Teresa chat with Bruce Bochy about this amazing run by the Giants
Jeremy Affeldt: Marty chats with Jeremy Affeldt about this exciting Giants season and his Generation Alive event at 21st Amendment
Mike Yastrzemski: Marty, Carmen, Adam and Teresa chat with the hero of today’s game Mike Yastrzemski
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SAT July 20th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Jayson Stark: Marty talks to Jayson Stark, who was elected the 2019 winner of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Ken Korach: Marty and Ken Korach remember Broadcaster Al Helfer on All-Star Weekend, who was a big in personality and a big league mainstay in broadcast booths across the country for four decades
Chris Phillips: Marty, Adam and Kerry talking ball with author Chris Phillips about his book- Scouting and Scoring: How We Know What We Know about Baseball
Bruce Jenkins: Marty, Adam and Kerry Looking Thru the Windows of Baseball with Bruce Jenkins: Can the Giants keep this winning streak going?
Art Shamsky: Marty, Adam and Kerry chat with Former Met and author Art Shamsky about his new book- After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets
July 20, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 13th + 14th
Sam Selman: Ally Williams talking ball with River Cats left-handed reliever Sam Selman
Jim Bouton: Marty’s memories of the game with the late Jim Bouton. Jim passed away on Wednesday at his home in the Berkshires in Massachusetts. He was 80 years old.
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie remembers one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On August 16th 2015.. Madison Bumgarner tosses his first shutout of 2015, tying a career high with 14 strikeouts while earning his 14th win that season
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce Looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Can the Giants grab one of the wild cards?
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry breakdown why you can’t count out the Giants making the postseason
Mark Simon: Marty talking baseball analytics with Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions
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SAT July 13th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Jose Mota: Marty talks Angels Broadcaster Jose Mota about the spiritual jolt he had in last nights combine No-Hitter By LA Angels on Tyler Skaggs Tribute night
Ron Rappaport: Marty talks to author Ron Rappaport about his latest book- Let’s Play Two: The Legend of Mr. Cub, the Life of Ernie Banks
Kerry Yo Nakagawa: Marty talks to Kerry Yo Nakagawa about how Baseball was also a popular pastime in Japanese-American concentration camps during WWII.
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to senior contributor for Forbes Magazine Barry Bloom
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about last night thrilling 10-inning win vs the Brewers and the Angels combine No-hitter on Tyler Skaggs tribute night
Henry Schulman: Marty and Hank talk about Buster Posey lifting the Giants to victory with a grand slam in 10th Friday night
Jeff Fletcher: Marty talks to Jeff Fletcher from the Orange County Register about the Angels paying Tribute to Tyler Skaggs With A Combined No-Hitter
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about the Giants outlasting the Brewers in extras thanks to Posey’s Grandslam
Phil Rogers: Marty talks to Journalist and baseball columnist, co-author of Bud Selig memoir “For the Good of the The Game;” Phil Rogers
July 14, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 6th + 7th
SUN July 7th– KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Connor Menez: Ally Williams talking ball with Giants Prospect Connor Menez
Ron Wotus: Class is in with Giants Professor Ron Wotus! Today’s Subjects: Does he watch the homerun derby? Is MadBum ok after being hit in the arm by comeback ball? Where is he going for the All-Star Break
Matt Herges: Marty talking ball with Giants Bullpen coach Matt Herges
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam chat with Bruce about MadBum staying in the game after he was hit with a comeback ball
Roberta Newman: Marty and Adam chat with author Roberta Newman about her latest book – Here’s the Pitch: The Amazing, True, New, and Improved Story of Baseball and Advertising
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam talks to Kerry about Sandoval returning to the Giants next season: Does Farhan plan on resigning Pablo for next year?
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie remembers one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On July 5, 1987, Mitchell made a contribution to his new team, stroking a pair of two-run home runs against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in a 7-5 Giants victory.
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SAT July 6th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Austin Slater: Carmen Kiew talking ball with Giants Outfielder Austin Slater about returning the Giants roster
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson about playing 20 games in a row, the Giants power surge, USA women’s Soccer and more
Kyle Haines: Marty talking ball with Kyle Haines Farm Director/Player Development for the Giants
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry about Pomeranz rough outing on Friday: Is he at the end of his rope?
John Rooney: Marty talks Cardinals baseball with Cards broadcaster John Rooney
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Bruce Jenkins from the SF Chronicle
Mark Simon: Marty and Adam talking baseball analytics with Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions
Paul White: Marty and Adam chat with Paul White about the National League: What the biggest surprise this season coming from the NL?
Ernie Harwell: Marty’s Memories of the Game with Ernie Harwell’s Ode to Baseball on this 4th of July weekend
July 8, 2019 No Comments