Posts from — April 2018
Talkin’ GIANTS Baseball… April 28th + 29th
Photo: BRANT WARD / SFC
Robb Nen: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week — This week Marty chats with Rob Nenn about the Giants-Dodger Rivalry
Ron Wotus: Marty chats with the Professor about Pablo Sandoval’s pitching debut in the 9th inning of game 1 of Saturday’s Double Header
Barry Bloom: Marty talks with Barry Bloom breakdown Ohtani and more MLB news
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about his Giants-Dodgers series and will we ever see Pablo on the mound again?
Averell Smith: Marty talks to author Averell Smith about his new book- The Pitcher and the Dictator: Satchel Paige’s Unlikely Season in the Dominican Republic
Owen Poidexter: Marty talking ball with Owen Poidexter from the Athletic
Bruce Jenkins: Marty looking thru the window of baseball with Bruce Jenkins from the SF Chronicle
Greatest Game – McCovey vs Drysdale: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 30th, 1960, McCovey and the Giants defeat Drysdale.
Nick Hundley: Marty talks to Giants Philosopher Nick Hundley about this first month of the season
Bruce Bochy: Marty talks to Bruce Bochy about Belt’s 21 pitch at-bat vs Barria
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about today’s Day/Night Double Header
Brandon Belt: Marty talks to Belt about his record-breaking 21 pitch at-bat vs Barria
Bob Nightengale: USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist Bob Nightengale talking Nats ball
Marc Zuckerman: Marty talks to Marc Zuckerman about this NL East
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April 29, 2018 No Comments
Memories of the Game: Dave Nelson, Former 1973 Texas Ranger All-Star, has passed at the age of 73
Former #Indians player, coach, broadcaster and aka ‘the Original Ranger’ Dave Nelson passed away Sunday afternoon. He was 73.
Here’s Marty’s interview with ‘The Original Ranger’ Dave Nelson
April 24, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ GIANTS Baseball… April 21st + 22nd
BARRIA vs BELT – 21 Pitch At-Bat: Brandon Belt fouls off 16 pitches in a single at-bat against Angels pitcher Jaime Barria
Jason Schmidt: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week — This week Marty chats with Jason Schmidt
Barry Bloom: Marty chats with Barry Bloom about his column about the Giants weathering the storm
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about the Cueto vs Ohtani in today’s game
Greatest Game – Cain’s One-hitter to start 2012: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 13, 2012, Matt Cain throws a one-hitter in the 2012 Home Opener
Joe Cox: Marty chats with Author Joe Cox about his new book: The Immaculate Inning: Unassisted Triple Plays, 40/40 Seasons, and the Stories Behind Baseball’s Rarest Feats
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White about the next Giants series vs the Nationals
Ken Korach: Marty talks to the Captain Ken Korach about Sean Manaea no-hitting the Red Sox
Andrew Baggarly: Marty chats with Andy Baggs about his Angels Series: Can the Giants actually win a series?
Robin Williams: Marty talks to the late Robin Williams about his favorite baseball memories
Jessica Kleinschmidt: Marty chats with Jessica Kleinschmidt from MLB.com’s Cut4
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry talk about the offensive explosion in Friday Night’s game vs the Angels
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce look thru the Windows of Baseball: Is Williamson here to stay?
Leland Faust: Marty and Leland Faust talking baseball and Stats: Does Baseball really need Closers?
Jeff Fletcher: Marty and Jeff Fletcher from the Orange Co. Register breakdown this Giants-Angels series
Chris Haft: Marty and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about the Giants offense is warming up
April 22, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ GIANTS Baseball.. April 14th + 15th
Rachel Robinson: Memories of the Game with Jackie’s wife Rachel Robinson
Jon Miller: Marty’s Crosstalk with Jon Miller about what Jackie Robinson Day means to me
Howard Bryant: Marty and Howard talk about how Jackie Robinson changed baseball and the world
Charles Alexander: The Half-Game Pennant of 1908: Four Teams Chase Victory in the American League
Ahmed Fareed + Javi Lopez: Marty talks to Ahmed Fareed and Javi Lopez about the importance of Jackie Robinson Day
Tyler Beede: Marty chats with Sunday starter Tyler Beede before the series finale vs the Padres
Bruce Jenkins: Marty talks to Bruce about the weather raising havoc on the east coast
Greatest Game – Another Brian Johnson HR game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On Sept. 24th, 1997, Brian Johnson goes deep again
Willie McCovey: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week — This week Marty chats with Willie McCovey about meeting Jackie Robinson
Pierce Johnson: Marty talks to the Giants reliever Pierce Johnson about the start of the regular season
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Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry talk about the 7 postponed games on Sunday
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry breakdown this GIANTS-Padres series
Austin Jackson: Marty chats with GIANTS Centerfielder Austin Jackson on Jackie Robinson Day
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Dusty Baker: Marty talks to Dusty about What Jackie Robinson means to him
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Nick Piecoro: Marty and Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic talking D-Backs ball
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Bob Nightengale: Marty chats with Bob Nightengale about what Jackie Robinson Day means to him
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Renel Brooks-Moon: Giants PA Announcer Renel Brooks-Moon talking about #42 on his day
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Curt Young: Marty talks to Curt Young about the first 2 weeks of the season and the injures piling up
Larry Lester: Marty talks to author Larry Lester about his new book: Black Baseball In Chicago (Black America)
Eno Sarris: Marty talking baseball with Eno Sarris from the Athletic talks about this slumping GIANTS offense
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball sponsored by Original Joe’s
Nick Hundley: Marty talks to the Giants new Philosopher Nick Hundley about this young season
Jeff Fletcher: Marty chats with Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher from the Southern California News Group
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks to Andy Baggs about the importance of Jackie Robinson Day
April 15, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ GIANTS Baseball.. April 7th + 8th
GreatestGame -“The Count” Montefusco shuts down LA: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: 4th of July 1975, John “The Count” Montefusco shuts out the Dodgers in LA
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce Jenkins about last night’s thrilling win: Is this team finding it’s identity?
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry break down the early surprises of the 2018 season
Bill King – GIANTS 60th year: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week — This week Marty chats with Bill King about the Giants honoring Bob Stevens
Alonzo Powell: Marty talks to Giants new Hitting Coach Alonzo Powell about being back home
Ron Wotus: Class is in! Marty and the Professor Ron Wotus breakdown Saturday Night’s extra inning
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs breaks down McCutchen walk off HR in the 14th inning to beat LA Saturday night
Final Postgame Segment: Marty breaks down the thrilling extra-inning GIANTS win in the final segment of the postgame
American Innings: Marty talks about American Innings.. a collection of baseball history, interviews, stories and more, created to engage and educate adults and youth through a unique perspective on American history.
John Montefusco: John “The Count” Montefusco joins Marty and Adam talking about shutting out the Dodgers in LA July 4th, 1975
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Adam chat with Kerry Crowley from the Bay Area News Group
Hunter Strickland: Marty talks the Giants reliever Hunter Strickland about his great start of 2018
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Bruce Jenkins
Henry Schulman: Hank Schulman joins Marty and Adam at the Public house before the Giants take on the Dodgers
Jalal Leach: Marty chats with Major League Scout for the San Francisco Giants Jalal Leach
Larry Baer: Giants CEO Larry Baer calls in to talk about the powerful Spring storm that hit AT&T Park Friday/Saturday Morning
Chris Stratton: Marty talks to Saturday’s starter before the Giants take on the Dodgers at AT&T Park
Paul Hagen: Marty and Adam talk to Paul Hagen at the Public House. Paul won the J.G. Taylor Spink Award in 2013 and covers Phillies baseball for the Daily News
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April 8, 2018 No Comments
Talkin’ GIANTS Baseball.. March 31st + April 1st
Eno Sarris: Marty talking ball with Eno Sarris from the Athletic breaking down the GIANTS Bullpen
Paul White: Marty talks to Paul White about the Giants first two games in 2018
Phil Rogers: Marty chats with Phil Rogers about the Dodgers first 2 games: Did the 2017 postseason zap this Dodger team’s energy?
Joe Sheehan: Marty talking ball with Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan news letter
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Gino Cimoli: Marty interviewed Gino Cimoli, a San Francisco native and the first major-league batter on the West Coast
JT Snow: 2018 marks the 60th season of GIANTS Baseball in San Francisco. Marty will feature a former GIANTS player every week — This week Marty chats with JT Snow about this GIANTS -Dodgers rivalry
GREATEST GAME – 1964 OPENER: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 14th, 1964, the powerful Giant attack that gave Juan Marichal the victory over the 42‐year‐old Spahn.
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry breakdown Ohtani’s first start on the mound
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks with Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley about SF vs LA and Giants reliever Pierce Johnson
Henry Schulman: Hank calls in from LA to talk about this Giants slumping offense: Is the Pitching ahead of the of the batting to start the season?
April 1, 2018 No Comments
