Posts from — May 2019
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. May 25th + 26th
SUN May 26th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Mike Quade: Marty and Adam chat with Mike Quade roving outfield instructor for the Minnesota Twins
Mark Melancon: Marty and Mark Melancon breaks down getting the batter off balance: Is that the Key to pitching?
Ron Wotus: Class is in with the Giants Professor Ron Wotus on the long up coming road trip in Miami, Baltimore and New York
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam talk with Bruce Jenkins about how the homerun will be the main story for the 2019 season
Rich Waltz: Marty and Adam chat with Rich Waltz about the first year he joined the Miami broadcast team and more..
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On June 24, 1970 the Reds played their last game at Crosley Field against the San Francisco Giants.
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SAT May 25th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giant Philosopher Tony Watson on the first 2 months of the season
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry chat about the possibility of Bochy going back to the Padres
Paul White: Marty and Paul White chat about Memorial Day weekend.. the first bench mark of the season
Mark Simon: Marty talks baseball analytics with Mark Simon before game 2 of the D-Backs Series at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce talk about last night’s tough 18-2 loss to the D-Backs at Oracle Park
Rich Waltz: Marty talks to Rich Waltz about the up coming road trip series vs the Marlins
Steve Gilbert: Marty talks to D-backs beat writer for MLB.com Steve Gilbert before game 2 of the D-Backs series
May 26, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The 29th One: Could Bruce Bochy Go Back To The Padres?
This week, Marty Lurie, Carmen Kiew, and Ally Williams discuss Barry Bloom’s article on Bruce Bochy possibly returning to the San Diego Padres after his farewell season with the San Francisco Giants. They also go over the New York Mets’ frustrating situation and if a team can succeed with organizational and clubhouse dysfunction, what Mac Williamson needs to do to stay up in San Francisco, and which teams have surprised and disappointed so far this season. Finally, they go over their highlights of the season, minor league updates, and if the Giants should re-sign Pablo Sandoval next year.
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May 26, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. May 18th + 19th
Sunday May 19th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Mike Krukow: Marty and Kruk talking ball before the series finale vs the D-Backs at Chase Field
Aaron Altherr: The Giants announced this morning that Aaron Altherr was designated for assignment. Here’s Marty’s interview before Aaron was DFA’d
Bernie Pleskoff: Marty and Bernie breakdown today’s pitching match-up: Pomeranz vs Ray
Ron Wotus: Class is in! Marty and the Giants Professor talking ball before the series finale vs the D-Backs
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about Aaron Altherr being designated for assignment by the Giants
Norman Macht: Marty talks to author Norman Macht about his new book – They Played the Game: Memories from 47 Major Leaguers
Bruce Jenkins: Marty chats with Bruce Jenkins about the Giants taking on the spoiler role in the 2nd half of the season
Nick Piecoro: Marty and Nick talking D-Backs ball before the series finale at Chase Field
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 8th, 1970, Mike McCormick and the Giants score 3 in the bottom of the 8th to beat the Astros 5-4
Shaun Anderson: Marty talks to the newest Giant Shaun Anderson before the Series finale vs the D-Backs
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Saturday May 18th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Andrew Baggarly: Marty and Baggs talking about Randy Johnson Night at Chase Field before game 2 of the Giants-DBacks series
Steve Gilbert: Marty talking to D-backs beat writer for MLB.com Steve Gilbert
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce look thru the Windows of Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-DBacks series
Mark Simon: Marty and Mark Simon from Baseball Info Solutions.. talking about Baseball Metrics before Game 2 of the Giants-DBacks series
Barry Bloom: Marty and Barry talking D-Backs ball before game 2 of the Arizona series at Chase Field
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about how long Farhan will allow the Williamson experiment to last: Is this Mac’s last series with the Giants?
Hank Schulman: Marty chat with Hank Schulman before game 2 of the D-Backs series at Chase Field
Mike Ferrin: Marty chats with Mike Ferrin from MLB radio breaking down the D-Backs starters
May 20, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. May 11th + 12th
Sunday May 12th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Jon Miller: Marty’s crosstalk with Jon Miller reflecting on Mother’s Day
Marty Brennaman: Marty talks to Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman about retiring at the end of the year and about the Great Broadcaster of his time
Mac Williamson: Carmen Kiew chats with Giants slugger Mac Williamson about his return to the Giants ballclub
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Bruce looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Did replay get the play at 3rd wrong?
Mark Simon: Marty talks to Mark Simon From Sports Info Solutions about MadBum reinventing himself
Kerry Crowley: Marty chats with Kerry Crowley about Derek Holland being asked to go on the 10-Day IL
Ron Wotus: Marty talking baseball with the Professor Ron Wotus before the series finale vs the Reds at Oracle Park
Greatest Game: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 11th, 1967.. Two Hall of Famers Pitchers Bob Gibson vs Juan Marichal battle it out
Tony Watson: Marty talks to the Giants Philosopher Tony Watson about being back home after the last Giants road trip
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Saturday May 4th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
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Connor Jones: Marty and Adam talking ball with Connor Jones Manager at the Baseballism store across the street from the ballpark
Jason Stark: Marty and Adam talk to the Athletics Jayson Stark on the passing of former Phillies president David Montgomery
Jim Betancourt: Marty and Adam talk to author Jim Betancourt about his new books – “NFHS Baseball Rules in Black and White”
Bobby Nightengale: Marty and Adam chat with Cincinnati Reds beat writer for @Enquirer Bobby Nightengale before game 2 of the Giants-Reds Series at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: Marty and Adam chat with Bruce Jenkins talks about the ball flying for the Giants offense last week during the road trip
Hank Schulman: Marty chats with Henry Schulman before game 2 of the Giants-Reds
May 13, 2019 No Comments
Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The 27th One: When Is It Okay To Boo A Player?
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May 12, 2019 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball.. May 4th + 5th
Sunday May 5th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Julie Parker: Marty chats with Julie Parker of The Athletic before game 3 of the Reds Series: Can they pull out another win in Cincinnati?
Cinco De Mayo: Marty and Raf celebrate the true meaning Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of this Mexican holiday?
Kerry Crowley: Marty talks to Kerry Crowley about this Giants offense trying to scratch across some runs vs the Reds
Melissa Lockard: Marty talks to Staff Writer/Editor at The Athletic Melissa Lockard
Bobby Nightengale: Marty talks to Cincinnati Reds beat writer for @Enquirer Bobby Nightengale
John Shea: Marty talks to John Shea about his upcoming book about Willie Mays
Joe Sheehan: Marty talks to Joe Sheehan about the major surprises of the early season
Tom Stone: Marty talks to author Tom Stone about his new book – “Now Taking the Field: Baseball’s All-Time Dream Teams for All 30 Franchises”
GREATEST GAME: Marty Lurie and Chris Haft, from MLB.com, talk about one of the Greatest Games in Giants History: On April 30, 1961 Willie Mays became only the ninth player to hit four home runs in a game.
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Saturday May 4th – KNBR 680 GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Sam Spear: Marty talks to Sam Spear Host of At the Track Show: Who is his favorite to win the Kentucky Derby today?
Kerry Crowley: Marty and Kerry breakdown the come-from-behind Giants victory vs the Reds Friday night
Howard Waserman: Marty talks to author Howard Waserman about his new book – Infield Fly Rule Is in Effect: The History and Strategy of Baseball’s Most (In)Famous Rule
Barry Bloom: Marty talks to Barry Bloom about last night thrilling win vs the Reds last night
Nick Piecoro: Marty talks to Nick Piecoro from the Arizona Republic before game 2 of the Reds series
Mark Simon: Marty talking ball with Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions
Bernie Pleskoff: Marty talks to Bernie Pleskoff about trades: Does he see the Giants making moves?
May 5, 2019 No Comments
5-4 Mid-Inning Relief Podcast — The 26th One: Is It Time To Panic?
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May 4, 2019 No Comments