Posts from — August 2022
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 27 & 28
SUN AUG 28 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jim Kaat: Author Jim Kaat joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss his book- Good As Gold: My Eight Decades in Baseball
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Twins walk-off walk, ninth-inning rally to defeat Giants in 10 innings
Andy McCue: Author Andy McCue joins Talkin’ Baseball with a review of his book- “Stumbling around the Bases: The American League’s Mismanagement in the Expansion Eras”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to break down last night’s disappointing Giants loss to the Twins
Jim Salisbury: Phillies insider for NBC Sports Philly, Jim Salisbury, joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk some Phillies baseball
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam “Copes” Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about what Giants should do these last 5 weeks of the season
SAT AUG 27 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
David Schoenfield: ESPN’s David Schoenfield joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the top 10 story lines to follow for the rest of the season
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants get blanked 9-0 vs the Twins Friday night
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this struggling Giants team
Brian McTaggart: Astros beat columnist for MLB.com, Brian McTaggart, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to talk some Houston Astros baseball
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-Twin series
Megan Ryan: Star Tribune’s Megan Ryan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk some Twins baseball: Will Carlos Correa stay with the team or will he test the free agent market?
Bill Madden: Daily News’ Bill Madden joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk some New York ball: Will Aaron Judge break Roger Maris A.L. homerun record?
August 27, 2022 No Comments
Marty joins KNBR Tonight with FP after the Giants suffer a disappointing loss to Tigers for the split
Marty joins FP on KNBR Tonight: Marty and FP talkin’ ball on KNBR Tonight with FP after the Giants lose 6-1 to the Tigers for the split
August 25, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 20 & 21
SUN AUG 21 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Sam McDowell — Part 1: “Sudden” Sam McDowell joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about how he got his nickname, the time when he played 2nd base in a game and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose to the Rockies in extra innings Saturday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to chat about what the Giants will do with Belt after this season, Pujols power surge and more
Noel Hynd: Author Noel Hynd joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about this new book- “The Sputnik Season: 1957: 1957: The year New York City baseball and America changed forever”
Dom Cotroneo: Dom Cotroneo joins Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Rockies at Coors
Adam “Copes” Copeland: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Giants chances to get the last wild card spot with the Padres and Brewers slumping
John Rooney: Cards’ broadcaster, John Rooney, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty breakdown the 2022 Cardinals
SAT AUG 20 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose their 3rd straight
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants hit another skid with a 3-game losing streak
Dan Hayes: The Athletic’s Dan Hayes joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to break down the 2022 MLB award race as we head toward September: Who will be the Cy Young and MVP winner this season?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball as the Giants head towards the Dog Days of August
Mandy Bell: Guardians beat reporter for MLB.com, Mandy Bell joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before game 2 of the Giants-Rockies Series
James Fegan: The Athletic’s James Fegan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty talking Chicago White Sox ball
August 20, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 13 & 14
SUN AUG 14 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to look back at Saturday’s 2012 Giants reunion ceremony
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Pirates: Can the Giants get the sweep at Oracle Park?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Pirates
Marty Gitlin: Author Marty Gitlin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “The Saga of Sudden Sam: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Sam McDowell.” The candid autobiography of all-star pitcher “Sudden Sam” McDowell, whose alcohol-fueled life quickly and famously spiraled out of control, and his ultimate redemption as a counselor for other athletes suffering from addiction.
Sam Mcdowell: Baseball legend, Sam McDowell, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his life story: The Rise, fall and the comeback. He was considered by many to be the next Sandy Koufax when he signed with the Cleveland Indians, Sam boasted one of the fastest arms in major league baseball.
Bob Walk: Pirates Broadcaster, Bob Walk, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Pirates
Nick Piecoro: Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the 4-game Giants-DBacks series starting Monday night
SAT AUG 13 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Tyler Beede: Former Giants’ pitcher Tyler Beede joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before his start vs the Giants
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants beat the Pirates 5-3 Friday night
Danny Emerman: KNBR.com’s Danny Emerman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty live during batting practice at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the 2012 Giants reunion ceremony at Oracle Park
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Giants chances they can get the last wild card
Sandra G: Sandra G joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about the 2022 Junior Giants Stretch Drive and how they help the youth have the opportunity to play, learn, lead and succeed on and off the field
Matt Faulcon: Matt Faulcon looks back to the magical 2012 Giants season
Derek Shelton: Pirates’ Manager Derek Shelton joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about this 2022 Pirates team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Pirates series
August 13, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Aug 6 & 7
SUN AUG 7 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jesse Agler: Padres’ annoucer, Jesse Agler joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down the impactful pieces acquired by the Padres at the trade deadline
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after yesterday’s 7-3 win vs the A’s
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the Bay Bridge Series Finale in Oakland
Steve Hermanos: Author Steve Hermanos joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his fictional book: “Going, Going, Gone!” An earthquake decimates San Francisco’s baseball stadium. Two players and their manager are trapped. With water rising, the trio crawls through a gash in the wall. Naked and penniless, they climb through the muck onto shore. Downtown San Francisco is on fire. They can not find their stadium, or any new buildings, or the parking lot with their fancy cars. No one has a cell phone to call for help.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty Looking thru the Windows of Baseball
Paul White: Paul White joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Wild Card race as we head into the last month and half of the baseball season
SAT AUG 6 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Austin Slater: Giants’ OF Austin Slater joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about growing up in Florida playing baseball, How he uses his speed and more
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown why Farhan didn’t trade Rodon, the Giants chances they can make the final wild card spot and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before game 1 of the Bay Bridge Series in Oakland
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Bay Bridge Series Opener
Ken Korach: A’s Broadcaster Ken Korach joins Talkin’ Baseball to preview this Bay Bridge series, the passing the Vin Scully and more
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solution’s Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about what kind of player the Giants got with JD Davis
Ann Killion: SF Chronicle’s Ann Killion joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown this struggling Giants team
August 6, 2022 No Comments
Marty joins KNBR Tonight with FP after Thursday’s loss against the Dodgers at Oracle Park
Marty talkin’ ball on KNBR Tonight with FP: Thursday’s loss marked the Giants’ eighth straight vs the Dodgers
August 5, 2022 No Comments