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Marty joins KNBR Tonight with Scott Reiss to breakdown the Giants catcher situation, Giants bats heating up and more
May 30, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — May 21 & 22
SUN May 22 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: Giants’ professor, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Joe Panik’s retirement, his favorite Cueto moment and more
James Walker: James Walker joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his new book — “Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend.” Red Barber follows the trajectory of Barber’s long career from radio and television play-by-play man for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Yankees to his work calling college and professional football games
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Padres at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with his favorite Joe Panik memory as he announces his retirement this week
Mark Sanchez: New York Post’s Mark Sanchez joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown New York ball
SAT May 21 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jesse Agler: Padres Broadcaster, Jesse Agler, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown this Giants-Padres series, fans throwing baseballs and a bottle at Padres Outfielder Profar Friday night and when can we expect to see Tatis be back on field?
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview game 2 of the Giants-Padres series, Joe Panik retiring and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose to the Padres 8-7 in Extra Innings at Oracle Park Friday night
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Padres Series
Mark Gonzalez: Chicago Baseball Columnist, Mark Gonzalez, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Chicago White Sox Ball
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty as Aces square off as Giants clash with Padres
May 21, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — May 14 & 15
SUN May 15 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Bill Staples: Author Bill Staples joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book: “Kenichi Zenimura, Japanese American Baseball Pioneer”. A talented player who excelled at all nine positions, Zenimura was also a respected manager and would become the Japanese American community’s baseball ambassador.
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talking Baseball with Marty after the Giants lose 4-0 to the Cardinals’ Saturday in St Louis
Ron Wotus: Giants coach, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Giants-Cards series, Dubon trade to the Astros and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Cardinals
Melissa Lockard: The Athletics’ Melissa Lockard joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to breakdown prospects in Giants farm system
Danny Emerman: KNBR’s Danny Emerman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Gabe Kapler and his love of music, this Giants-Cardinals series and more
Adam Copeland: Adam ‘Copes’ Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series finale vs the Cardinals
SAT May 14 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Katie Woo: The Athletic’s Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before game 2 of the Giants-Cards series
Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball show open after the Giants win 8-2 in the series opener vs the Cardinals Friday night
Maria Guardado: MLB.com’s Maria Guardado joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Cards series
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the Dubon trade to Houston
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about How Dubon fits with the Houston Astros, How the 2022 baseball is changing the game and more
Walter Icabalceta: KNBR’s Walter Icabalceta joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about what helped the Giants break out of the 5-game losing slump
Mark A. Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Cards series
May 14, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — May 7 & 8
SUN May 8 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

(Sept. 14, 2021 — San Francisco Giants’ Buster Posey, right, gets a congratulatory handshake from third base coach Ron Wotus (8) after hitting a solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the first inning.– AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Ron Wotus: Giants Professor, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Buster Posey’s special day at Oracle Park on Saturday, Mother’s Day and more
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Cardinals on Mother’s Day
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking Thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the Buster Posey ceremony yesterday at Oracle Park
Kostya Kennedy: Author Kostya Kennedy joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his new book–“True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson”. It’s an unconventional biography, focusing on four transformative years in Jackie’s athletic and public life
Nancy Crowley: Kerry’s mom, Nancy Crowley, joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about Saturday’s Buster Posey Day, Mother’s day and more
Thomas Harding: Rockies Beat Writer, Thomas Harding, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the Giants-Rockies Series starting on Monday
Adam Copeland: Adam ‘Copes’ Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before the series finale vs the Cardinals on Mother’s Day
SAT May 7 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

(Chris Mezzavilla | KNBR)
Talkin’ Baseball Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball on Buster Posey Day at Oracle Park
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Marty to talk about Hjelle debut, Buster Posey Day and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball on Buster Posey Day
Matt Faulcon: On Buster Posey Day.. Matt Faulcon on what Buster Posey means to him and to the game of Baseball
John Shea: SF Chronicle’s John Shea joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about the Great Willie Mays
John Rooney: Cards’ Broadcaster, John Rooney, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this 2022 Cardinals’ team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview game 2 pitching matchup: Webb vs Matz
Carmen Kiew: NBC Sports Bay Area Carmen Kiew joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty on Buster Posey Day at Oracle Park
May 8, 2022 No Comments
Marty Lurie joins Tolbert and Copes to talk about the greatness of Willie Mays on his birthday and look back on Buster Posey’s career
Marty talking ball with Adam Copeland: Marty Lurie joins Tolbert and Copes to talk about the greatness of Willie Mays on his birthday and look back on Buster Posey’s career
May 7, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — April 30 & May 1
SUN May 1 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Bill Madden: Baseball columnist for the NY Daily News, Bill Madden, joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about New York baseball
Opening Segment: Talkin’ Baseball Show Open before the series finale vs the Nationals’ at Oracle Park
Ron Wotus: Giants Professor, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Giants-Nats Series, Fans heckling players during the game and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the Series Finale vs the Nationals’ at Oracle Park
Rob Elias: Author Rob Elias joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his books — Major League Rebels: Baseball Battles over Workers’ Rights and American Empire and Baseball Rebels: The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America
Katie Woo: The Athletics’ Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk Cardinals ball
SAT April 30 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
FP Santangelo: Former Sports Phone Host and Former Giants, FP Santangelo, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this Nationals’ 2022 team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview today’s pitching matchup
Fabian Ardaya: Fabian Ardaya joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to preview the Giants-Dodgers series next week
Paul White: Former USA Today MLB columnist, Paul White, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Bill
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Nats Series
Danny Emerman: KNBR’s Danny Emerman joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Friday night’s loss vs the Nationals’, Giants fan reaction the Wave at Oracle Park and more
May 1, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — April 23 & 24
SUN April 24 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ken Korach: A’s Broadcaster, Ken Korach, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview the Bay Bridge Series coming up next week
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the Giants-Nationals series finale
Ron Wotus: Giants’ coach Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss ‘the Safety Squeeze’, Miguel Cabrera hitting 3000 and more
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Nats
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam “Copes” Copeland calls in from Chicago to talk ball with Marty: Can the Giants get the Sweep vs the Nats in DC?
Bill Ryczek: Author William J. Ryczek joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book– Dr. Strangeglove: The Life and Times of All-Star Slugger Dick Stuart
SAT April 23 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Katie Woo: Cards beat writer, Katie Woo, joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about the return of Albert Pujols in St. Louis
Show Open: Opening segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down last night’s 7-1 win vs the Nationals’ in DC
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the ‘ Unwritten Rules’ Controversy
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Nats Series in DC
April 23, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — April 16 & 17
SUN April 17 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: Giants Professor Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Jackie Robinson Day, the Dubon bunt controversy and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty Lurie before the series finale vs the Guardians: Can the Giants get the sweep today?
Joe Wancho: Author Joe Wancho joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book: Hebrew Hammer: A Biography of Al Rosen, All-Star Third Baseman
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looks thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the Giants Hot Start of the Season
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam “Copes” Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down this Giants pitching staff to start the season, the impact of Joc Pederson and more
SAT April 16 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Rachel Robinson: Here’s Marty’s Memories of the Game with Rachel Robinson recorded at Candlestick Park. She’s just three months shy of her 100th birthday
Evan Webeck: Bay Area News Group’s Evan Webeck joins Talkin’ Baseball to review last night’s Game 1, the Jackie Robinson Opening ceremony and more
Show Open: Talkin’ Baseball Opening Segment: Marty breaks down last nights 4-1 Giants win vs the Guardians and previews Game 2 in Cleveland
Dominic Cotroneo: Dom Cotroneo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before game 2 of the Giants-Guardians series
Howard Bryant: ESPN’s Howard Bryant joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about how Jackie Robinson changed the landscape of the National Pastime
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Window of Baseball with Marty and Bill sponsored by Original Joe’s
Matt Faulcon: Talkin’ Baseball’s Matt Faulcon joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about the importance of Jackie Robinson
April 17, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — April 9 & 10
SUN April 10 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Ron Wotus: Giants coach, Ron Wotus, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down yesterday’s 2-1 loss vs the Marlins, the Giants calling up Heliot Ramos, and more
Show Open: Talkin’ Baseball opening segment: Marty reviews yesterday’s Giants 2-1 loss vs the Marlins
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins Looking Thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty to talk about the Giants calling up highly touted prospect Heliot Ramos
Sam Zygner: Author Sam Zygner joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this book: The Forgotten Marlins: A Tribute to the 1956-1960 Original Miami Marlins ; The History of Miami Minor League Baseball
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam ‘Copes’ Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Marlins
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about Heliot Ramos, Giants’ top outfield prospect, making MLB debut Today vs. Marlins
SAT April 9 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry

(Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)
Open Segment of Talkin’ Baseball: Marty’s Open Segment after a thrilling Opening Day win at Oracle Park
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown yesterday’s exciting Giants win to start the regular season
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins looking thru the Windows of Baseball with Marty on Opening Weekend of the Giants season
Joe Sheehan: Joe Sheehan joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview this Giants rotation as we start the season
Christina De Nicola: MLB.com’s Christina De Nicola joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry to talk about this 2022 Marlins team
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to give his 2022 season predictions
Kyle Haines: Giants Director of Player Development, Kyle Haines, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Kerry before game 2 of the 2022 season vs the Marlins
Walter Icabalaceta: Talkin’ Baseball’s Walter Icabalaceta with his Division Predictions for the 2022 MLB season
Matt Faulcon: Talkin’ Baseball’s Matt Faulcon with his Division Predictions for the 2022 MLB season
Sandra G: Talkin’ Baseball’s Sandra G with her Division Predictions for the 2022 MLB season
April 9, 2022 No Comments
Marty Lurie Talkin’ Ball with KNBR’s Morning Show with Paulie Mac & Kerry Crowley

(Photo by: Darryl Webb)
Marty on with Paulie and Kerry: Talkin’ Baseball Host Marty Lurie explains why Joey Bart has to be the Opening Day catcher & gives his predictions for the upcoming season
April 7, 2022 No Comments