Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. Feb 23rd + 24th
SUN Feb 24th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Logan Webb: Marty talks to Giants Pitcher Logan Webb about being drafted, getting Tommy John surgery and about his chance of making this Giants team this season
Gordon Wittenmeyer: Marty and Gordon Wittenmeyer breakdown the NL Central: Will the Cubs really finish last in the division?
David Pegram: David Pegram, presenter at the annual Nine Conference for Baseball History and Culture, joins Marty at Scottsdale before the Giants take on the Cubs
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the windows of Spring Training baseball before the Giants take on the Cubs in Scottsdale
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to Giants 3rd base coach Ron Wotus about what a typical Spring Training day is like for him
Andy McCullough: Marty chats with Andy McCullough from the LA Times about NL West and his impressions of Farhan Zaidi
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about Bochy retiring: Was it inevitable that this was going to be his last year with the Giants?
.
SAT Feb 23rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
(Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Bruce Bochy: Marty talks to Bochy about getting this team back on track on his final season as Manager for the San Francisco Giants
Larry Baer: Marty has his traditional chat with Larry Baer on opening day of Giants Spring Training
Jeff Samardzjia: Marty chats with “the Shark” Jeff Samardzija about his comeback from his shoulder injury and does he think he’s 100% this Spring Training?
Travis Bergen: Marty talks to Rule 5 pick Travis Bergen about being in Giants Camp this Spring Training
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks with Kerry Crowley about how he thinks Farhan and Bochy will work together this season
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about the first step of Spring Training ball with this Giants ball club
February 24, 2019 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… Aug 26th + 27th
Andrew Susac: Marty talks to Andrew Susac about returning to AT&T Park for the first time as a visitor
Bruce Johnston: Marty chats with Napa Silverados owner Bruce Johnston about bringing professional baseball to the Napa Valley
Hank Schulman : Marty chats with Henry Schulman about this weekend match up vs the D-Backs
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to Rich Waltz about Stanton and the Marlins’ playing September baseball
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about this weekends’ nicknames and jerseys
.
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King discusses the juiced ball era
Eric Thames: Marty talks to Bay Area Native Eric Thames about being home
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andy Baggs about this Giants-DBacks series.
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic
Greates Game- Sept 18- 1977: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Sept. 18, 1977, McCovey beat Cincinnati with a ninth-inning single on Willie McCovey Day at the ‘Stick.
Craig Counsell: Marty and Brewers Manager Craig Counsell talking Brewers Ball on his B-day
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking Sunday Morning Baseball
Jon Leonidakis: The Sweet Spot is a collection of original baseball documentaries created by award-winning documentarian Jon Leonoudakis
August 28, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… July 7th + 8th
(photo: @itsallyduhh)
Barry Bonds: Giants Great Barry Bonds joins Marty and Patrick after the Giants’ Wall of Fame pre-game ceremony
Paul White: Marty and Patrick talk to Paul White about Strasburg: Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Saturday’s home game against the Atlanta Braves shortly after he was hit by a comeback ball
Rich Waltz: Marlins play-by-play broadcaster Rich Waltz joins Marty and Patrick at the Public House before the 2nd game of the Marlins series
Paul Dickson: Marty talks to author Paul Dickson about his new book- “Leo Durocher: Baseball’s Prodigal Son”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball brought to you by Truitt & White
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about Bonds getting a plague on the Giants Wall of Fame before Saturday game vs the Marlins
Jon Miller: Marty’s cross talk with Jon Miller before the All-Star break
Greatest Game- June 25 1968: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 25th, 1968 Bobby Bonds hit a grand slam in his third at bat in his first major league game.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about the All-Star game: could we see some rule changes?
John Eisenberg: Marty talks to author John Eisenberg about his new book- “The Streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and Baseball’s Most Historic Record”
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about the youth movement heading into July
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks to Andy Baggs about Cueto: Is there any scouts looking at him today?
Mark Melancon + Michael Deakin: Marty talks to Mark Melancon and “Bug” Michael Deakin joins Marty in the bunker
Goerge Kontos: Marty talks to the Philosopher before the all-star break
Ron Wotus: Class is IN with the Professor Ron Wotus talking about what’s cool in Major League Baseball
July 10, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… July 1st + 2nd
Gary Radnich + Bill King (Bay Area News Group Archives)
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Former Reds pitcher Joe Nuxhall and Griffith Stadium in DC
Dave Fleming: Marty’s crosstalk with Dave Fleming about Samardjiza and Is replay turning into a joke now?
Greatest Game – May 26 1966: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: May 26th, 1966, Juan Marichal and Jim Bunning duel to extra innings thriller. Giants win in the 14th 1-0.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce Jenkins from the SF Chronicle about the trilling play from Buster Posey in yesterday game vs the Pirates
Ally Williams: Marty’s Minor League Report with Ally Williams
Ryder Jones: Marty talks to the newest Giant about making the ball club
Ken Macha: Marty talks to the former A’s manager about this Giants-Pirates series and Andrew McCutchen: Could he be a Giant next year?
Gary Lepper: Marty talks to author Gary Lepper about his new book: A Deadly Game
Kevin McAlpin: Marty talks to Braves Reporter for @BravesRadioNet & 680am The Fan about Mike Foltynewicz’s no-hitter spoiled in 9th last night in Oakland
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about the youth movement heading into July
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the window of baseball
July 2, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 24th + 25th
(Photo credit should read STEVE SCHAEFER/AFP/Getty Images)
Ellis Burks: Marty talks Former Giant Ellis Burks about being a young black man playing ball in Missippippi
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Professor Ron Wotus before the series finale vs the Mets at AT&T Park
Kevin Kernan: Marty talks to NY Post Columnist Kevin Kernan before series finale vs the Mets
Greatest Game – Sept 21st, 1969: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: The highest season total of intentional walks is 45, by Willie McCovey in 1969. On this day, the Dodgers walk McCovey with the game tied and no outs in the 9th.
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers the struggles for the Oakland A’s in 1986
Hal Bock: Marty talks to author Hal Bock talks about his new book- Banned: Baseball’s Blacklist of All-Stars and Also-Rans. Award-winning Associated Press sports writer Hal Bock brings us a fascinating history of the players, coaches and more barred from baseball’s ranks, from Shoeless Joe Jackson to Jenrry Mejia.
Kyle Crick: Marty talks to one of the newest Giant about playing in a big league park like AT&T Park
George Kontos: Marty talks to “the Philosopher” about the ups/downs of this rough Giants season
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks with Bruce Jenkins about the Ryder Jones call up
Sam Pathy: Marty chats with author Sam Pathy about his new book- “Wrigley Field Year by Year: A Century at the Friendly Confines”
Phil Rogers: Marty chats with Phil Rogers from MLB.com about the chances the Cubs end up with Johnny Cueto in a trade
Hank Schulman: Marty talks to Henry “Hank” Schulman about the youth movement and Ryder Jones starting at 3rd base today?
June 25, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 3rd + 4th
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Gabby Street , also nicknamed “The Old Sarge”, was a former Major League catcher, manager, coach, and radio broadcaster
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce about the passing of former outfielder, White Sox broadcaster Jimmy Piersall
Mark Zuckerman: Marty talks to Mark Zuckerman about his Giants-Phillies and the Strickland vs. Harper brawl
Greatest Game – April 17 2001- Bonds 500th: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 17th, 2001, Barry Bonds hits his 500th career home run, joining Mel Ott, Willie Mays and Willie McCovey as the fourth Giant with 500 homers.
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Extra Baggs about Span and Nunez: Is Bochy sticking with them at #1+ #2 in the lineup?
Mike Mandel: Marty talks with conceptual artist and photographer Mike Mandel, focusing on projects he made during what was, for him, an incredibly productive decade. This exhibition includes photographs, books, and a film, all made during the same period he was collaborating with his friend, the photographer Larry Sultan.
Mark Zuckerman: Marty talks to Mark Zuckerman about his Giants-Phillies and the Strickland vs. Harper brawl
Paul Hagen: Marty talks to 2013 J. G. Taylor Spink Award winner Paul Hagen from MLB.com
Hank Schulman: Marty chats with Hank before game 2 of the Giants-Phillies series
June 4, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… May 13th + 14th
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King talks about Stan Musial and he take us back when Bill asked Stan to be on his pregame show
Ron Wotus: Marty and the Professor break down the back to back wins on Mothers Day
Greatest Game – April 3 1997: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: Jeff Kent’s career took off in San Francisco starting in the 1997 season. On April 3rd, 1997, Kent had 5 RBI in his 2nd game in a Giants uni.
Mark Grant: Marty chats with Mark Grant about being back in SF and the upcoming draft
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about the Giants win streak: Can they make it 3 in a row?
.
Dennis Snelling: Marty chats with author Dennis Snelling about his new book- Lefty O’Doul: Baseball’s Forgotten Ambassador
Matt Moore: Marty talks to Giants starter for Saturday vs the Reds at AT&T Park
Hank Schulman: Marty and Hank breakdown last night’s extra inning thriller
Bruce Bochy: Marty talks to Bochy about the adjustments he’s making to get this ball club back on track
Bruce Jenkins: Bruce calls in to talk about the Giants walk-off HR in the 17th
Bam Bam Meulens: Marty talks to the Giants hitting coach about the team’s hitting funk
May 14, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… April 22nd + 23rd
Photo by: @byctom
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King takes us back to when Gene Mauch passed away on August 8, 2005
Hank Schulman: Marty talks to Hank Schulman about the options Bochy has for the upcoming series
Greatest Game – June 6th 2006 : Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: June 6th, 2006, Jason Schmidt’s 16-strikeout performance in the Giants’ 2-1 victory over the Marlins
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce Jenkins about the roster changes coming up this week: Who will the Giants bring up for the Dodgers series?
Michael Mombrea: Marty talks to EAP Director for the Giants, Michael Mombrea, on how he helps this team
.
Photo by: Bay Area Sports Guy
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs calls in to talk about MadBum’s dirt bike injury
Phil Rogers: Marty chats with MLB.com Columnist Phil Rogers
Sheldon Hirsch: Marty talks to Author Sheldon Hirsch about his new book- Hot Hands, Draft Hype, and DiMaggio’s Streak
Thomas Harding: Marty talks to MLB.com Columnist Thomas Harding before game 2 of the Rockies Series in Coors Field
John Robertson + Andy Saunders: Marty chats with authors John Robertson and Andy Saunders about their new book- The Games That Changed Baseball: Milestones in Major League History
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce breakdown the MadBum injury: Will he need surgery?
Howard Bryant: Part 2 of Marty’s interview with Howard Bryant from ESPN
Bud Black: Marty chats with Rockies Manager Buddy Black about being back in the NL West
Jake McGee: Marty talks to Rockies pitcher and Bay Area native Jake McGee
Tim Federowziz: Marty talking ball with the Giants back up catcher
April 23, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… April 8th + 9th
(Photo by: Marin Independent Journal)
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King takes us back to the Summer of 1950 and talks about one of his most memorable broadcasting moment
Ellis Burks: Marty and Former Giant Ellis Burks breakdown hitting and when he got traded to SF
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking Sunday Morning Baseball: Can Pence find his mojo?
Greatest Game – Sept 1st 2010 – “The Bullet Game”: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Sept 1st, 2010.. Darren “The Bullet” Ford took off towards third and Olivo, caught off guard, threw the ball into left field, Ford scrambled to his feet, and scored the winning run.
Scott Miller: Marty chats with the Bleacher Report’s Scott Miller
.
Jim Barr: Marty talks to former Giants pitcher Jim Barr about the first week of the season and the struggles of Matt Cain
Hank Schulman: Marty and Hank breakdown the first week of the Giants season: Can the Giants get a win this weekend?
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats it up with Bruce Jenkins before the Giants take on the Padres in San Diego
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andy Baggs about the Giants picking up outfield help with Upton and Stubbs
Josh Chetwynd: Marty talks to Josh Chetwynd, author of The Field Guide to Sports Metaphors
JP Hoorstra: Marty talking ball with Dodgers beat writer JP Hoorstra
Jeremy Lehrman: Marty chats with Author Jeremy Lehrman about his new book: Baseball’s Most Baffling MVP Ballots
April 9, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… MAR 4th + 5th
SAT MAR 4th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Photo cred: @danielleizcoolz
Brandon Crawford: Marty chats with Crawford about playing on USA team in the WBC coming up this month
Show Open: Marty talks about the return of Johnny Cueto: Will he stay at Spring Training or play in the WBC?
Paul White: Marty talks to Former USA Today Sport Columnist Paul White before the Giants take on the Royals in Surprise, AZ
Steve Stewart: Marty talking baseball with the play-by-play announcer on the Kansas City Royals Radio Network about the loss of Yordano Ventura
Aaron Hill: Marty and Aaron Hill talking baseball before the Giants take on the Royals at Surprise, AZ
Hank Schulman: Marty talks to Hank about when we’ll see Cueto on the mound and Why is Hank famous in Korea?
Howard Bryant: Marty talks to ESPN’s Howard Bryant as he breaks down the rule changes this year
.
SUN MAR 5th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Bruce Bochy: Marty and Bruce Bochy update on 1B coach Jose Alguacil’s injury
Derek Law: Marty talks to Law about this 2017 Spring Training and what he did for the offseason
Justin Ruggiano: Marty and Justin Ruggiano talking baseball: Being drafted + the loss of Jose Fernandez last season
Alex Pavlovic: Marty talks to Alex Pavlovic about Alguacil injury and will we see MLB crack down on coaches sitting behind the batter?
Bobby Evans: Bobby joins Marty in the booth before the Giants take on the Royals in Scottsdale
Aubrey Huff: Marty chats with Huff about his new book, “Baseball Junkie – The Rise, Fall and Redemption of a World Series Champion,”
Ty Blach: Marty and Giants Pitching Prospect Ty Blach talking ball
Kevin Frandsen: Marty talks to Kevin Frandsen from the new KNBR 1050 Morning Drive Show “The Audible”
Jimmy Rollins: Marty talks to Jimmy Rollins about being a Giant at this point of your career
March 4, 2017 No Comments
