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Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. July 13th + 14th
SUN July 14th– KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
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
(Photo: Tim Cattera)
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
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 29th + 30th
SUN June 30th– KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Sean Hjelle: Carmen Kiew talking ball with San Jose Giants pitching prospect Sean Hjelle
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 29, 1980.. Willie McCovey gets a pinch-hit, walk-off double in the bottom of the 10th to give the Giants a 4-3 win over the Dodgers
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam talking with Kerry at the Public House before the series finale vs the D-Backs
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam looking thru the Windows of Baseball with SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins
Nick Piecoro: Marty and Adam chat with Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus before the series finale vs the D-Backs
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SAT June 29th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Alex Dickerson: Marty chats with Alex Dickerson about joining this Giants team and what does he think about the ‘Dickerson Chant’
Meredith Wills: Marty talks to Meredith Wills about her Article on the Athletic: How one tiny change to the baseball may have led to both the home run surge and the rise in pitcher blisters
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam talk to Bruce Jenkins about baseball in London
Joe Sheehan: Marty and Adam talk with Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan Newsletter
Lincoln Mitchell: Marty talks with author Lincoln A. Mitchell about his new book – Baseball Goes West: The Dodgers, the Giants, and the Shaping of the Major Leagues
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom from Forbes Magazine from game 1 of the Yankees-Red Sox in London
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson about What his pregame routine is like
June 30, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 22nd + 23rd
SUN June 23rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
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Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 26th, 2016, Johnny Cueto pitches masterful shutout, wins 100th career game
Gaylon White: Marty talks to author Gaylon White about his latest book – Left on Base in the Bush Leagues: Legends, Near Greats, and Unknowns in the Minors
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking ball: Should Yastrzemski and Alex Dickerson be batting 3rd and 4th?
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry about this Giants-DBacks series: Could the Giants get the sweep?
Ron Wotus: Class is in with Giants Professor Ron Wotus talking about when he asked Tyler Austin to bunt against the Dodgers
Steve Gilbert: Marty chats with Steve Gilbert from the Arizona Republic: Are the D-Backs gonna be sellers or buyers by the trade deadline?
Mark Simon: Marty talkin’ Baseball Metrics with Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions
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SAT June 22nd – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Johnny Doskow: Marty chats with Radio/TV broadcaster for the Sacramento River Cats Johnny Doskow
Nick Piecoro: Nick Piecoro joins Marty to give his Arizona D-Backs report before game 2 of the series
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White about Cardinals fans cheering on Pujols coming back to St Louis
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-DBacks series
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks Kerry about emergence of the newest Giant Andy Dickerson
Cesar Brioso: Marty talks to author Cesar Brioso about his newest book – Last Seasons in Havana: The Castro Revolution and the End of Professional Baseball in Cuba
Daniel Levitt: Marty talks to author Daniel Levitt about his new book- In Pursuit of Pennants: Baseball Operations from Deadball to Moneyball
June 24, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 15th + 16th
SUN June 16th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus! Today’s subjects: Fathers Day, Yesterday’s thrilling Giants win to continue the winning streak and Is the ball really juiced?
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Are the Giants giving fans a glimmer of hope with this winning streak?
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie remembers one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Aug 4th, 2000 the Giants beat the Pirates 5-3 with a go-ahead RBI single from Bonds
Rich Waltz: Marty and Rich Waltz break down the 2019 Baseball College World Series
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry about the Giants winning streak and Vogt’s big day on Saturday
Aviva Kempner: Marty talks to Director/Producer Aviva Kempner about her latest film: The Spy Behind Home Plate
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SAT June 15th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson before the series finale vs the Brewers
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andrew Baggarly about San Jose Giants game he went to see in Stockton this past week.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the windows of baseball: Are we seeing too many cheap Home Runs with the juiced ball this year?
Hank Schulman: Marty and Adam talks with Henry Schulman about the Giants pitching keeping them in games this month
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry about this Giants-Brewers and this Giants team winning 3-games-in-row
Mark Simon: Marty talkin’ Baseball Metrics with Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions
Daniel Levitt: Marty talks to author Daniel Levitt about his new book- In Pursuit of Pennants: Baseball Operations from Deadball to Moneyball
June 17, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 8th + 9th
SUN June 9th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Photo: @CarmenKiew)
Mike Yastrzemski: Marty and Adam chat with the newest Giant Mike Yastrzemski at the Public House before the series finale vs the Dodgers
Melissa Lockard: Marty chats with Melissa Lockard breaks down the Giants 2019 draft picks: How good is the first round pick Hunter Bishop?
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus.. Talking about Bochy’s 1000 win, the Baseball draft and more
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam chat with Rich Waltz about calling Vanderbilt freshman Kumar Rocker’s no-hitter
Paul Goldberger: Marty talks to author Paul Goldberger about his new book – Ballpark: Baseball in the American City
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie remembers one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On August 6th 1982.. Darrell Evans game-winning RBI single to beat the Astros
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SAT June 8th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Gordon Wittenmyer: Marty talks to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Chicago Sun-Times on the Cubs signing of Closer Craig Kimbrel
Bruce Bochy: Marty chats with Giants Manager Bruce Bochy about receiving gifts at visiting stadiums
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson about the college baseball world series and more before game 2 of the Giants-Dodgers series
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam chat with Rich Waltz as he previews the College World Series
Joe Ritzo: Marty talks to the voice of the San Jose Giants Joe Ritzo before game 2 of the Dodgers series at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam chat with Bruce about the Giants beating the Dodgers and Kershaw Friday Night
Mark Simon: Marty chats with Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions talks about tonight’s pitching matchup
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about Bruce Bochy Declining to join Dave Roberts’ Staff in annual All-Star Game
June 10, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. June 1st + 2nd
SUN June 2nd – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Jon Miller: Marty and Jon Miller cross-talk about traveling by train from Baltimore to NY to face the Mets on Tuesday
Kerry Crowley: Kerry calls in from Baltimore to talk about the upcoming baseball draft tomorrow: Could Hunter Bishop from Arizona State become the next Giant?
Melissa Lockard: Marty talks to Draft expert Melissa Lockard about the Baseball Draft tomorrow: Who will the Giants draft in the 1st round?
Mark Simon: Marty talks Baseball Analytics with Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions before the series finale vs the Orioles
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce Jenkins talk about tomorrow baseball draft: Are the Giants thinking of taking Arizona State OF Hunter Bishop?
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On July 10, 1964, Cubs couldn’t stop the Giants offense- Cepeda goes deep, Mays hits 2 bombs and Jesus Alou goes 6-for-6
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SAT June 1st – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Scott Merkin: Marty chats with White Sox beat writer for MLB.com Scott Merkin before game 2 of the Giants-Orioles series
Don Jensen: Marty talks to author and editor Don Jensen about his book – “Base Ball 10: New Research on the Early Game”
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about the rough year Pomeranz is having: Will Bochy take him of the starting rotation?
Keith Law: Marty talks to MLB draft expert Keith Law from ESPN about the up and coming draft on Monday
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White about the process of rebuilding for the Orioles and the Giants
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the windows of baseball before game 2 of the Giants-Orioles series
June 3, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — THE 30TH ONE: Who Will Be Traded First?
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June 2, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. May 25th + 26th
SUN May 26th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Mike Quade: Marty and Adam chat with Mike Quade roving outfield instructor for the Minnesota Twins
Mark Melancon: Marty and Mark Melancon breaks down getting the batter off balance: Is that the Key to pitching?
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus on the long up coming road trip in Miami, Baltimore and New York
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam talk with Bruce Jenkins about how the homerun will be the main story for the 2019 season
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam chat with Rich Waltz about the first year he joined the Miami broadcast team and more..
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 24, 1970 the Reds played their last game at Crosley Field against the San Francisco Giants.
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SAT May 25th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giant Philosopher Tony Watson on the first 2 months of the season
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry chat about the possibility of Bochy going back to the Padres
Paul White: Marty and Paul White chat about Memorial Day weekend.. the first bench mark of the season
Mark Simon: Marty talks baseball analytics with Mark Simon before game 2 of the D-Backs Series at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about last night’s tough 18-2 loss to the D-Backs at Oracle Park
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to Rich Waltz about the up coming road trip series vs the Marlins
Steve Gilbert: Marty talks to D-backs beat writer for MLB.com Steve Gilbert before game 2 of the D-Backs series
May 26, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The 29th One: Could Bruce Bochy Go Back To The Padres?
This week, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams discuss Barry Bloom’s article on Bruce Bochy possibly returning to the San Diego Padres after his farewell season with the San Francisco Giants. They also go over the New York Mets’ frustrating situation and if a team can succeed with organizational and clubhouse dysfunction, what Mac Williamson needs to do to stay up in San Francisco, and which teams have surprised and disappointed so far this season. Finally, they go over their highlights of the season, minor league updates, and if the Giants should re-sign Pablo Sandoval next year.
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May 26, 2019 No Comments
