Posts from — March 2019
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. March 30th + 31st
Sunday March 31th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
John Yandle: Marty talking ball with Giants Batting Practice Pitcher John Yandle for the Giants
Erik Kratz: Marty talks to newest Giant catcher Erik Kratz about joining this 2019 Giants
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: April 9th, 2010.. Aaron Rowand hits an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talking thru the Windows of Baseball
Paul White: Marty talking ball with Paul White breaking down the AL and a preview of the Tampa Bay series
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about Moronta shutting down the Padres last night
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Giants Professor Ron Wotus about the Giants 1st win of the 2019 season
Julie Parker: Marty talking ball with Julie Parker Giants Beat Writer for the SF Bay News
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Saturday March 30th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Photo: Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)
Gerardo Parra: Marty chats with Giants outfielder Gerardo Parra about what it means to him to join this Giants team this season
Nick Piecoro: Marty and Nick Piecoro, from the Arizona Republic, talking about Opening weekend and break down the NL West
Craig Elsten: Marty talks to Craig Elsten from the Mighty 1090 about the improvement of the young Padres team
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom this Giants vs Padres Series: Is the pitching staff this good for the Padres or is it the Giants offense this bad?
Owen Poindexter: Marty talking ball with Owen Poindexter from Forbes.com
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about the disastrous start for the Giants offense
Paul White: Marty and Paul White breakdown National League: Does the NL East have the best pitching in the league?
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March 31, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast: The 21st One: Wild Predictions for the Giants’ 2019 Season
We are BACK! Mid-Inning Relief returns for Year 2 just in time for Opening Day. Along with our weekly discussions, we are excited to announce our new collaboration with Baseballism to give you a chance to win a $50 gift card each week! Listen for the secret word in this week’s episode and tweet it at @midinningrelief before the new podcast is released for your chance to win!
In our first episode of Season 2, Carmen Kiew, Marty Lurie, and Ally Williams return and discuss Bruce Bochy retiring, the constant rule changes and suggestions surrounding Major League Baseball, and wild predictions for the 2019 season. They also touch on the upcoming minor league seasons and predict whether or not the San Francisco Giants will finish above .500 this year.
Let us know what you want to hear! Follow the Mid-Inning Relief show and crew on Twitter for news and updates:
Show Handle: @midinningrelief
Marty Lurie: @baseballmarty
Carmen Kiew: @carmenkiew
Ally Williams: @allykwilliams
March 28, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 23rd + 24th
SUN March 24th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Drew Pomeranz: Marty talks to starter Drew Pomeranz about signing with Giants during the offseason
John Barr: Larry Kruger talk to Giants Senior Advisor John Barr before Bay Bridge Series opener in Oakland
Chris Townsend: Larry Kruger talking Bay Bridge Series ball with Chris Townsend before the Giants vs A’s opener in Oakland
Larry Kruger+ Marty Lurie: Larry Kruger and Marty break down the last minute roster changes as we head to the season opener
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to Arizona Republic D-Backs beat writer about the NL West: Where will the D-Back finish this year?
Matt Herges: Marty chats with bullpen coach Matt Herges about how he gets veteran pitchers ready in the bullpen
Austin Slater: Marty chats with the Giants young outfielder about what he learned in Spring Training
Dave Brundage: Marty talks to Sacramento River Cats manager Dave Brundage
Chris Stratton: Marty chats with Chris Stratton about what he worked on this Spring Training
Shaun Anderson: Marty talks with the Giants Pitcher Shawn Anderson
Jayson Stark: Marty talks to Longtime baseball writer Jayson Stark.. he has been honored as the 2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner
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SAT March 23rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Connor Joe: Marty talks to the newest Giants Connor Joe about joining Giants camp late into Spring Training
Tony Watson: Marty talking baseball philosophy with the new Giants Philosopher Tony Watson
Hank Schulman: Marty chats with SF Chronicle’s Henry Schulman about Giants cuts as we head into the last week of Spring Training
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball talking about the recent trade with pitcher Tyler Herb headed to Baltimore for outfielder Mike Yastrzemski coming to SF. Hank Schulman joins midway into the interview
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry Crowley breakdown the Giants roster moves as we head towards the end of Spring Training
Ron Wotus: Marty chats with 3rd Base Coach Ron Wotus about improving the roster as we head into the season opener
March 23, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 16th + 17th
SUN March 17th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Farhan Zaidi: Marty’s joined by Farhan Zaidi in the Scottsdale booth talking about trimming down to the 25-man roster ahead of Opening Day.
Art Shamsky: Marty chats with author Art Shamsky about his new book- After the Miracle: The Lasting Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets
Hank Schulman: Marty and Henry talk about what players could make the Opening Day roster before the Giants take on the Royals in Scottsdale
Mike Gerber: Marty chats with Mike Gerber about being in Giants camp and does he think he can make the 25-man roster
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Giants take on the Royals in Scottsdale
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SAT March 16th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Trevor Gott: Marty talks to Trevor Gott about getting traded to the Giants from the Nats
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about why the Cactus League is better than the Grapefruit league
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about the Giants lack of hitting this Spring
Joe Ritzo: Marty chats with the voice of the San Jose Giants Joe Ritzo
Andrew Baggarly: Marty talks with Andy Baggs about the chances the Giants go out and get an outfielder via trade before the season starts
Kelli Johnson: Marty chats with Kelli Johnson, who hosted the now-canceled “Happy Hour” program on, will replace Ahmed Fareed as anchor of the Giants’ pregame and postgame
March 17, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 9th + 10th
SUN March 10th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Kieran Lovegrove: Marty talks to Giants Pitcher Kieran Lovegrove before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
Drew Ferguson: Marty talks to Giants Rule 5 Draftee Drew Ferguson about making this Giants team
John Shea: Marty and the Shea-Hey Kid chat about the Giants’ outfielders, brothers Heliot and Henry Ramos, playing together in the same game in Scottsdale
Eric Nadel: Marty talks to the voice for Texas Rangers Eric Nadel about his new book: LIM-ERIC!: Whimsical Rhymes From the Voice of the Texas Rangers and his Friends
Johnny Doskow: Marty talks to the voice of the Sacramento Rivercats Johnny Doskow before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Giants take on the Rangers in Scottsdale
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SAT March 9th – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame w/ Marty Lurie
(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)
Don Carson: Marty chats with Don Carson as Don & Charlie’s enters its final days, the baseball community is still in shock over the imminent loss of one of its beloved icons in Arizona.
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talks about Tom Seaver, diagnosed with dementia, retiring from public life
Jane Leavy: Marty chats with author Jane Leavy about her new book: The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created
Mac Williamson: Marty talks to Giants outfielder Mac Williamson about returning to last year’s slugging form
Stephen Vogt: Marty talks to back-up catcher Stephen Vogt about how he’s doing healthwise and what’s it like to switch from Oakland A’s to across the bay with the Giants
March 9, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Spring Training Giants Baseball.. March 2nd + 3rd
SUN March 3rd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
Rene Rivera: Marty chats with Giants catcher Rene Rivera about playing like his idol: Pudge Rodriguez
Pat Hughes: Marty talks to Chicago Cubs play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes about his new Baseball Voices edition with the Hall of Famer Jon Miller broadcast play-by-play calls
Zack Minasian: Marty chats with the Giants’ Director of Pro Scouting Zack Minasian about his baseball background
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry chat about Today’s starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez: Is he ready for the #2 starting spot on this team?
Bruce Jenkins: Marty looking thru the window of baseball with Bruce about the Giants deep bullpen this year in Spring Training
Ron Wotus: Marty talks to the Professor Ron Wotus before the Giants take on the Rockies at Salt River
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SAT March 2nd – KNBR 680 GIANTS pregame with Marty Lurie
(Photo by: @CarmenKiew)
Show Open: Marty opens the show in Scottsdale before the Giants take on the Rangers talking about the video showing San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer pulling his wife to the ground
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Giants beat writer Kerry Crowley about seeing Pence in a Rangers uni, Larry Baer and Pablo Sandoval: Is he a lock to make the team?
Brandon Crawford: Marty talks to the Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford about getting his rhythm down after the long off-season
Derek Holland: Marty chats with today’s Giants starter Derek Holland
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce chat about the video that shows San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer pulling his wife to the ground
Henry Schulman: Marty talks to Hank Schulman about the Giants losing out on Bryce Harper, the emergence of Tyler Beebe and this up and down Giants off-season
Keyvius Sampson: Marty chats with Keyvius Sampson about his baseball journey
March 2, 2019 No Comments
