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Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 10
SAT SEPT 10 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Gordon Wittenmyer: #Cubs insider for @nbcschicago, Gordon Wittenmyer, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Giants-Cubs series
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose the series opener vs the Cubs
Jason Cannon: Author Jason Cannon joins Talkin’ Baseball to talk about his new book- “Charlie Murphy: The Iconoclastic Showman behind the Chicago Cubs.” Jason writes about the story of Charles Webb Murphy, the ebullient and mercurial owner of this historic franchise from 1905 through 1914. Originally a sportswriter in Cincinnati, he joined the New York Giants front office as a press agent—the game’s first—in 1905.
Andy Baggs: The Athletics’ Andrew Baggarly joins Talkin’ Baseball before an early game 2 of the Cubs series in Chicago
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball to talk about Lewis Brinson’s power surge, MLB rule changes coming in 2023 and more
Todd Jones: Host of the PressBox Access Podcast, Todd Jones, talking ball on Talkin’ Baseball with Marty
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss the players union agreeing to give MLB the power to institute changes like larger bases, a pitch clock and banning the defensive shift starting in 2023
September 10, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — Sept 3-5
MON SEPT 5 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
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Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants beat the Phillies on a Walk-off HR by Wilmer Flores Sunday afternoon
Mike Ferrin: Mike Ferrin joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series opener vs the Dodgers in LA
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball
Craig Counsell: Brewers’ Manager, Craig Counsell, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the Brewers season with a month left
Paul White: Former Baseball columnist for USA Today, Paul White, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty & Copes
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk September Baseball
SUN SEPT 4 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Rowdy Tellez: Brewers’ Rowdy Tellez joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about growing up in the Elk Grove area playing baseball
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the MVP race: Who deserves it more Ohtani or Judge?
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants beat the Phillies 5-4 on a warm Saturday after at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Yesterday’s wild Giants-Phillies game, How do baseball players adjust to the glare of the Sun and more
David Maraniss: Author David Maraniss joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to chat about his new book- “Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe”
Rob Thomson: Rob Thomson joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about taking over as an Interm Manager for the Phillies
Sam Coonrod: Former Giants reliever Sam Coonrod joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the Series Finale vs the Phillies
Tom McCarthy: Phillies Broadcaster Tom McCarthy joins Talkin’ Baseball to preview this weekend’s pitching matchup for the Phillies
Alec Bohm: Phillies 3rd baseman Alec Bohm joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before the series finale vs the Phillies
SAT SEPT 3 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Kyle Schwarber: Phillies Slugger Kyle Schwarber joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this year’s Phillies team, hitting the first pitch and more
Deesha Thosar: Deesha Thosar, covers the Mets and Yankees for @FOXSports, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to talk some New York City Baseball
Opening Segment: Show Open of Talkin’ Baseball after the The Giants snapped their 7-game losing streak Friday, Thumpin’ the Phillies 13-1 at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 2 of the Giants-Phillies series
Susan Slusser: SF Chronicle’s Susan Slusser joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty after the Giants win big 13-1 in the series opener vs the Phillies
Rhys Hoskins: Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 2 of the Phillies series
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about today’s pitching match up, Timmy Trumpet and more
Matt Gelb: The Athletic’s Matt Gelb joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to breakdown the 2022 Phillies team
September 3, 2022 No Comments
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
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 30 & 31
SUN July 31 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Antoan Richardson: Giants’ First base coach, Antoan Richardson, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his Major league career, How he became an instructor for the Giants and more
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after Giants 5-4 win vs the Cubs
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to give an update on Thairo Estrada after he left Saturday night’s game after being hit by a pitch in the helmet
Ron Shelton: Author Ron Shelton joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this book- “The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham: Home Runs, Bad Calls, Crazy Fights, Big Swings, and a Hit.”
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the series finale vs the Cubs
Darin Ruf: Giants’ OF Darin Ruf joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about growing up playing baseball, his success playing in Korea and more
Adam Copeland: KNBR’s Adam Copeland joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Saturday’s emotional Will Clark number retirement ceremony at Oracle Park
SAT July 30 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
John Shea: SF Chronicle’s John Shea joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to looks back on Will Clark’s career and his impact in Giants history
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose 4-2 to the Cubs on Friday Night
Shawn Estes: Former Giants pitcher, Shawn Estes, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty on Will Clark day at Oracle Park
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before Will Clark’s Number Retirement Day at Oracle Park
Tom Candiotti and Bob Brenly: Tom Candiotti & Bob Brenly joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to give their favorite Will Clark memories
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the pitching matchup for game 3 of the Giants-Cubs series
Gabe Kapler Brandon Belt and Mark Grace: Gabe Kapler, Brandon Belt and Mark Grace before the Giants retire Will Clark’s number in a pregame ceremony at Oracle Park
Jon Miller: Marty’s Talkback Booth segment with Jon Miller before Will Clark’s pregame number retirement ceremony
July 30, 2022 No Comments
Talkin’ Giants Baseball — July 23 & 24
SUN July 24 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Buck O’Neil: 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee, John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Jr. talking ball with Marty on Memories of the Game
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Dodgers in LA
Minnie Minoso: 13-time All-Star and 2022 Hall of Famer Inductee, Minnie Miñoso, talks about being called up by Cleveland
Ron Wotus: “The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about this tough Dodgers Series, last weekend’s MLB draft in LA and more
Phil Dixon: Author Phil Dixon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about his book- “John “Buck” O’Neil: The Rookie, His Words, His Voice.” Phil revisits the legend’s first summer with the Kansas City Monarchs. Utilizing interviews, historic photographs, and actual voice recordings from interviews with O’Neil, you read and hear from a master storyteller as he discusses the Negro American League and its importance as an integral part of the American baseball landscape.
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball: Can the Giants avoid the sweep vs the Dodgers?
LaVelle Neal III: Star Tribune’s LaVelle Neal joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Hall of Fame inductees: Pitcher Jim Kaat & Twins outfielder Tony Oliva
SAT July 23 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty, Bill & Kerry
Jon Miller: Hall of Famer, Jon Miller, joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about Jack Graney receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting by National Baseball Hall of Fame
Show Open: Opening Segment of Talkin’ Baseball after the Giants lose a tough one vs the Dodgers 5-1 Friday night in LA
Andrew Baggarly: Andy Baggs joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to discuss this Giants-Dodgers series, the chances the Giants could land Soto and Will the Giants be sellers at the trade deadline?
Bruce Jenkins: SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins and Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers
Jim Kaat: Hall of Famer Jim Kaat joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to reflect on his Hall of Fame Induction
Katie Woo: The Athletic’s Katie Woo joins Talkin’ Baseball with Walter Icabalceta to breakdown the 2nd half of the season and playoff push for the Cardinals
LaVelle Neal III: Star Tribune’s LaVelle Neal joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to talk about the All-Star Game and preview Giants-Twins
Mark Simon: Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty before game 3 of the Giants-Dodgers series in LA
Sandra G: Sandra G. joins Talkin’ Baseball to reflect back on the first half of the Giants’ 2022 season
July 23, 2022 No Comments