Posts from — August 2017
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
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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… Aug 19th + 20th
Cody Ross: Marty talks to Cody Ross about what he’s doing with the Giants ball club lately
Howard Bryant: Marty chats with Howard Bryant about Red Sox owner wanting Boston to rename street near Fenway tied to team’s racist history
Tom McCarthy : Phillies Broadcaster Tom McCarthy joins Marty and Patrick before game 2 of the Phillies series at the Public House
Jim Salisbury: Marty chats with Jim Salisbury about this Giants-Phillies series at AT&T Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Patrick talking ball with Bruce Jenkins from SF Chronicle
Henry Schulman Henry Schulman Drops By to Talk The Future of Giants Baseball
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GREATEST GAME- Oct 3, 1982: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Oct. 3, 1982, Both teams were just one game behind the Atlanta Braves and looking to sneak into the playoffs. But the Giants’ fate was sealed, as they lost the first two games of the series at the hands of their rivals, eliminating San Francisco from playoff contention. The Giants would have their revenge. Down 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan knocked a three-run homer to propel the Giants to a 5-3 victory in the season’s last game. To the dismay of Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda, the Giants eliminated LA from the postseason.
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Professor about next weekend, the players will wear alternate jerseys inspired by youth league designs, and they can also replace last names with nicknames on jersey nameplates.
Wayne Ketcham: Marty talks Wayne Ketchum from Good Neighbor Pharmacy about playing ball in the 50’s and what was life like back then
Rhys Hoskins: Marty talks to Northern California native Rhys Hoskins about playing at AT&T Park
Phil Nevin: Marty talks to the Giants 3rd base coach about the feeling of the ballclub after the trade deadline
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking baseball
Bill King Memories: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers when Eck become the closer by the end of the 1988 season
Ed + Neil Nazira: Marty and Patrick talking baseball with Ed and Neil Nazira from Good Neighbor Pharmacy
August 21, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… Aug 12th + 13th
Don Baylor: Marty talks to the late Don Baylor about managing in snowy Colorado and Why NL brand of baseball is his favorite?
Bruce Bochy: Marty talks to Bochy about the passing of Former AL MVP Don Baylor and former longtime catcher Darren Daulton this week
FP Santangelo SR : Marty and FP Jr talk to Nats Broadcaster FP Senior about this Giants-Nats game: Are we looking at another rain delay?
Pablo Sandoval: Marty talks to the Panda about being back with the Giants and What it was like playing in the minor league in Sac and San Jose
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Barry Bloom about the last two months of the regular season
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White about Sunday’s double header vs Nationals
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks to Andy Baggs about the double header on Sunday and the return of Melancon
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking Double-Header ball
Dave Fleming – PART1: Marty and Dave chat during the Rain Delay PART 1 on Saturday’s game vs the Nats
Dave Fleming – PART 2: Marty and Dave chat during the Rain Delay PART 2 on Saturday’s game vs the Nats
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GREATEST GAME – August 10 1987: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On August 10th, 1987, Will “The Thrill” Clark and Candy Maldonado go back to back to walk-off in the 9th
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce before Sunday’s double-header vs the Nats at Nationals’ Stadium
Carlos Moncreif: Marty talks to the newest Giant outfielder Carlos Moncrief
August 14, 2017 No Comments
Talking Giants Baseball… Aug 5th + 6th
Kirk Rueter: Woody joins Marty and Patrick at the Public House before the Giants celebrates of the 20-year anniversary of the 1997 team and the season
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks about Nick Piecoro from Arizona Republic about the Pablo Sandoval
Chris Stratton: Marty talks to Chris Stratton about his surprise start today vs the D-Backs
George Kontos: Marty and Patrick are joined by George Kontos as he says good-bye to the Giants Fans
Jason Turbow: Marty and Patrick chat with Jason Turbow about his new book: Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic: Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley’s Swingin’ A’s
Bobby Evans: Marty and Patrick talk to Giants GM about moves this week and talks about Belt’s injury
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Patrick talk to Bruce Jenkins about Pablo Sandoval batting 4th in his return to the Giants
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Greatest Game – McCovey 4-for-4 Debut: 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 Patrick talk to Bruce about last night’s thrilling win: Can Parker and Pablo provide a spark these last 2 months?
Jean Ardell: Marty talks to Author Jean Ardell about her new book- Making My Pitch: A Woman’s Baseball Odyssey
Jon Miller: Marty talks to Jon Miller about the 2017 Hall of Fame class: Tim Raines, Jeff Bagwell and “Pudge” Rodriguez
Ron Wotus: Marty talks the Giants Bench Coach about last night great win vs the D-Backs: Can Pablo and Parker provide a spark these last two months?
Minor League Report: Ally Williams’ Minor League Report at the Public House before the series finale vs the D-Backs
Bill King: Legendary Bay Area Broadcaster Wilbur “Bill” King remembers when Eckersley became the most dominant closer in the game from 1988 to 1992
Jim Rosenhaus: Marty talking ball with Cleveland Indians broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus
August 7, 2017 No Comments
Talking GIANTS Baseball with Chris Mavraedis
Marty Lurie & Co-host Chris Mavraedis post game show from last night in KNBR’s ‘Bunker’ Studio at AT&T Park. Giants manager Bruce Bochy stopped by with his lovely wife Kim to lend support to the fight to eliminate Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS
August 7, 2017 No Comments