Posts from — June 2017
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 17th + 18th
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On May 26, 1978, Southpaw Bob Knepper goes the route and tosses a six-hitter in a 5- 2 win. In the fifth inning, McCovey hits a three-run blast, the 497th of his career.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Rockies
Steve Steinberg: Marty chats with Author Steve Steinberg about his new book- “Urban Shocker: Silent Hero of Baseball’s Golden Age” on Father’s Day
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers The Oakland Athletics’ 1981 season. They finished the season with the best record in the American League (and second best in all of baseball). Due to the infamous 1981 players strike, the league resorted to a split-season format; this new format saw the winners of both halves of the season playing in the first divisional playoff in MLB history. The A’s qualified by posting the AL West’s best record in the first half of the season.
Bam Bam Meulens: Marty chats with Sir Bam Bam about the highs/lows of a baseball season
Chris Shaw: Ally Williams’ Minor League Report with Sacramento River Cats’ Chris Shaw
Ryan Lefbevre: Marty chats with Kansas City Royals play-by-play announcer Ryan Lefebvre
Tyler Beede: Ally Williams’ Minor League Report takes her to Richmond to interview Flying Squirrels Pitcher Tyler Beede
Rex Hudler: Marty talks to KC Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler about the rule changes around the league
Buddy Biancalana: Marty catches up with Buddy Biancalana, a member of the 1985 World Series champion Kansas City Royals who became a cult hero
John Florio: Marty talks to author John Florio about his new book- “One Nation Under Baseball: How the 1960s Collided with the National Pastime”
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andy Baggs about replacing the entire Giants outfield
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about Pence defensive struggles during the Rockies Series
June 18, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… June 10th + 11th
(Pic by @carmenkiew)
Jon Miller: Marty’s crosstalk with Jon Miller on the history of the Twins
Joe Cox: Marty talks to Author Joe Cox about his new book- “Almost Perfect: The Heartbreaking Pursuit of Pitching’s Holy Grail”
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Patrick looking thru the windows of Baseball with Bruce Jenkins
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers Burleigh Grimes was nicknamed “Ol’ Stubblebeard”, related to his habit of not shaving on days in which he was going to pitch.
Greatest Game – July 4 1961: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On July 4th, 1961, Orlando Cepeda hits a 550ft HR
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Barry Bloom about Rod Carew’s new heart and Kidney
Marvin Bernard: Marty talks to Marvin Bernard about his first game and first at-bat
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to “The Professor” about Nick Turley before the series finale vs the Twins
Dan Schlossberg: Marty talks to Author Dan Schlossberg talks about his book- The New Baseball Bible: Nuggets and Notes from the National Pastime
Jesus Salcedo: Jesus Salcedo from Sutter Health joins Marty and Patrick at the Public House
George Kontos: Marty talks to “the Philosopher” George Kontos before the Giants take on the Twins
Austin Slater: Marty talks to one of the newest Giant about joining this ball club
June 11, 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
