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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
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — June 18 & 19
SUN June 19 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Howard Bryant: ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book — “Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original”. A biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants defeat the Pirates 7-5 on Saturday
Ron Wotus: “Giants Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the 4-game Giants-Braves series coming up next week, the Giants claiming first baseman Yermin Mercedes off waivers from the White Sox and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Pirates
Gerald Reeder: Gerald Reeder is this year recipient of Marty’s Uncle Abe Award sponsored by Original Joe’s
Luis Gonzalez: Giants Rookie Luis Gonzalez joins Talkin’ Baseball with Sandra G to talk about being the MLB Rookie of the Month for May
Will Clark, Alyssa Nakken, Mike Yaz: Mike Yastrzemski, Will Clark, Alyssa Nakken joins Talkin’ Baseball with Sandra G to share their favorite Father’s Day Memories
SAT June 18 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Keegan Matheson: MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk Blue Jays baseball as they chase the Yankees for first place
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after Rodon leads the Giants past the Pirates 2-0 Friday Night
Maria Guardado: MLB.com’s Maria Guardado joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview game 2 of the Giants-Pirates
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball to breakdown the NL West standings
Mark Bowman: Braves beat writer, Mark Bowman, joins Talkin Baseball with Marty to preview the Giants-Braves 4-game series
Ken Macha: Former A’s and Brewers manager, Ken Macha, joins Talkin’ Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-Pirates series
June 18, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — June 11 & 12
SUN June 12 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Tony Watson: Former Giants reliever, Tony Waton, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the Giants-Dodgers rivalry, life after retiring from baseball and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants win again in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Dodgers
Ron Wotus: “Giants Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the Giants take on the Dodgers in the series finale at Oracle Park
Sandra G: Sandra G joins Talkin’ Baseball with her recollection on Matt Cain’s perfect game 10 years ago
Soren Petro: Sports radio 810 WHB’s Soren Petro joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview Giants-Royals series
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Dodgers at Oracle Park
SAT June 11 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball show open after the Giants beat LA behind Ruf’s two HRs Friday Night
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about last night’s Giants win vs the Dodgers, Pride Night at Oracle Park and more
Dale Scott: Author Dale Scott joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book — “The Umpire Is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self.” Dale Scott’s story is fascinating both for his umpiring career and being a pioneer for LGBTQ+ people within baseball and across sports.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Dodgers series
Fabian Ardaya: The Athletics’ Fabian Ardaya joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to breakdown this 2022 Dodgers team
Keith Law: The Athletic’s Keith Law joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview this year’s MLB draft in July
June 11, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — June 4 & 5
SUN June 5 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
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Ron Wotus: Giants coach Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to review Saturday’s tough loss to the Marlins, Tyler Rogers balk and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose 5-4 when Kapler takes Webb out in the 5th
Dan Joseph: Author Dan Joseph joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book — “Baseball’s Greatest What If: The Story and Tragedy of Pistol Pete Reiser”
Scott Reiss: Scott Reiss joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to review Kapler’s up and down week, NL West race and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Marlins
Matt Faulcon: Matt Faulcon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Giants pitching so far this season, What made him fall in love with the game of Baseball and more
SAT June 4 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants rout the Marlins 15-6 on Friday Night
Evan Webeck: Mercury News’ Evan Webeck joins KNBR Tonight with Marty to talk about the Giants blow out win in game 2 vs the Marlins’, Cobb’s injury that kept him out on Friday and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Marlins in rainy Miami
Jeff Idelson + Jean Furth: Jeff Idelson & Jean Furth joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about their new book — Grassroots Baseball: Route 66. This book is a photographic tribute to the national pastime along the artery that stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan, close to where the Cubs play, to the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica, where baseball memories and players abound.
Glen Gaffner: Marlin’s Broadcaster. Glen Gaffner, joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk Marlins ball before game 3 of the Giants-Marlins Series
Rich Waltz: Rich Waltz joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 3 of the Giants-Marlins Series
June 4, 2022 No Comments
Marty joins KNBR Tonight with new host F.P. Santangelo

Marty Talkin’ Ball with F.P. on KNBR Tonight: Marty joins F.P. Santangelo Sr. on KNBR Tonight to catch up on lost time and discuss the Giants series win against the Phillies.
June 3, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — May 28 – 30
MON May 30 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Bill Kashatus: Author Bill Kashatus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to discuss his new book: “Lefty & Tim” How Steve Carlton and Tim McCarver Became Baseball’s Best Battery
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie to recap the Giants series against the Reds, and discusses whether or not Mark Hallberg made the right call sending Joey Bart to the plate Saturday night.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looks through the window of baseball on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie
Roger Munter: Giants Prospects Writer Roger Munter discusses Kyle Harrison’s promotion to Double-A on Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry Crowley
Tom McCarthy: Phillies Play by Play Announcer Tom McCarthy previews Giants vs Phillies on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie
Walter Icabalceta: KNBR’s Walter Icabalceta gives his thoughts on the Giants recent struggles on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie
SUN May 29 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Hank Schulman: Former SF Chronicle Giants Beat Writer Hank Shulman gives his thoughts on the Giants after the first couple of months of the season
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty discusses Joey Bart getting thrown out at the plate to end yesterday’s game and previews Game 3 of the Giants and Reds series
SAT May 28 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty reviews last night’s crazy Giants 5-1 loss to the Reds
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown this Giants-Reds series, the Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham fiasco and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to break down this Giants-Reds series with the Joc and Tommy Pham slap, Rain-delays and why did they have fireworks before the game?
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty at the quarter mark of the baseball season
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview game 2’s pitching matchup, Rangers’ hockey and more
Bobby Nightengale: Reds Beat Writer, Bobby Nightengale, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown Tommy Pham’s 3-game suspension after slapping Joc Pederson
May 30, 2022 No Comments
Marty joins KNBR Tonight with Scott Reiss to breakdown the Giants catcher situation, Giants bats heating up and more
May 30, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — May 21 & 22
SUN May 22 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Ron Wotus: Giants’ professor, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Joe Panik’s retirement, his favorite Cueto moment and more
James Walker: James Walker joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his new book — “Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend.” Red Barber follows the trajectory of Barber’s long career from radio and television play-by-play man for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Yankees to his work calling college and professional football games
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Padres at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with his favorite Joe Panik memory as he announces his retirement this week
Mark Sanchez: New York Post’s Mark Sanchez joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown New York ball
SAT May 21 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

Jesse Agler: Padres Broadcaster, Jesse Agler, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown this Giants-Padres series, fans throwing baseballs and a bottle at Padres Outfielder Profar Friday night and when can we expect to see Tatis be back on field?
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview game 2 of the Giants-Padres series, Joe Panik retiring and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose to the Padres 8-7 in Extra Innings at Oracle Park Friday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Padres Series
Mark Gonzalez: Chicago Baseball Columnist, Mark Gonzalez, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Chicago White Sox Ball
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty as Aces square off as Giants clash with Padres
May 21, 2022 No Comments




