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SAT March 28 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
Marty starts show talking about the offensive struggles to start the regular season
Giants legend Ron Wotus joins Marty to discuss San Francisco’s early scoring struggles, his new role with the team this season, and what he learned coaching with Team Italy in the WBC.
Bruce Jenkins and Marty look through the Windows of Baseball to discuss Bruce’s SF Chronicle column on the awkward Netflix Giants–Yankees broadcast and break down what’s going wrong with the Giants’ struggling offense.
Sports’ Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Marty to break down the pitching matchup between Tyler Mahle vs Will Warren before the series finale vs the Yankees
Glen Kuiper, Marty, Kerry and Sandra G all talking ball before the Series Finale vs the Yankees: Can the Giants score a run today?
March 30, 2026 No Comments
SUN March 22 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

Marty opens the show breaking down the end of Spring Training for the Giants before they take on the RiverCats in Sacramento
Glen Kuiper joins Marty Lurie on Talkin’ Baseball to break down the excitement and storylines ahead of the San Francisco Giants’ Opening Day Wednesday night at Oracle Park.
Marty and Bruce Jenkins look through the Windows of Baseball to break down the Giants’ fresh attitude after a 19–9 Spring Training and the excitement building for Opening Day at Oracle Park as the Giants face the Yankees.
NY Post reporter Evan Webeck breaks down the end of Spring Training, evaluates the Giants’ offseason moves, and shares whether their retooled roster can deliver once the regular season begins.
March 23, 2026 No Comments
SUN March 15 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

Bryce Harper and Bryce Eldridge (Photo by @BaseballMarty)
Marty’s opening segment breaking down yesterday’s game vs the D-backs, WBC and the last week of Spring Training down in Scottsdale
JT Brubaker joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to break down what he’s working on this spring in Giants camp, what his draft day was like, and the toughest challenges he faced on his path into pro baseball.
John Shea of The Standard joins Marty on Talkin’ Baseball to break down the latest WBC action, whether Logan Webb makes his final Spring Training start, and to reflect on the life and legacy of Bay Area sports journalist Dave Newhouse.
Mercury News’ Giants beat reporter Justice De Los Santos joins Marty and Kerry to break down the Giants bullpen heading into Opening Day vs the Yankees and discuss who should lead off for San Francisco — including whether Luis Arraez is the answer.
Marty and Bruce Jenkins reflect on the legacy of Bay Area columnist Dave Newhouse, break down the final week of Giants Spring Training in Scottsdale, and debate whether Team USA has what it takes to win the WBC.
March 17, 2026 No Comments
SUN March 8 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

Marty starts the show talking about how the Giants keep winning in Cactus League play
Marty Lurie and Bruce Jenkins look through the Windows of Baseball to assess Carson Whisenhunt’s chance to make the Giants, rising excitement for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and whether Kyler Murray could switch sports and join the A’s.
Susan Slusser joins Marty on Talkin’ Baseball to break down the Giants’ Opening Day roster battles. Is Jared Oliva earning a spot with his speed? Plus, why San Francisco is attacking the base paths more aggressively this spring.
Giants pitcher Adrian Houser joins Marty Lurie to share why he signed with San Francisco, how he’s adapting to MLB’s ABS Challenge System, and the importance of his Cherokee heritage in his baseball journey. Marty and Kerry Crowley finish the show before the start of the Giants Warmup
March 8, 2026 No Comments
SUN March 1 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

Marty’s opening segment of Talkin’ Baseball before the start of Giants vs Padres in Cactus league play
“The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Marty Lurie to break down his week at San Francisco Giants camp in Scottsdale and share insights on his coaching role with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.
Marty and Bruce Jenkins look through the “Windows of Baseball” to break down Tony Vitello’s first week running Spring Training in Scottsdale as the new Giants manager, with insights, and early-season takeaways.
Giants starter Tyler Mahle joins Marty Lurie to discuss the tweaks he’s making to his approach this spring, his shoulder recovery journey, and what led him to sign with San Francisco.
March 1, 2026 No Comments
Marty Lurie on his Appreciation for Harrison Bader and Fascination with Tony Vitello
Giants pregame host Marty Lurie joins Greg Papa & Greg Silver to share his experience thus far meeting the new faces within the Giants organization as they continue along with Cactus League play. From center fielder to Harrison Bader to pitcher Hayden Birdsong, this group has a lot of names to watch, though none perhaps more noteworthy than first year manager Tony Vitello.
February 28, 2026 No Comments
SUN FEB 22 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie
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Harrison Bader joins Marty Lurie on Talkin’ Baseball to discuss his first spring training with the San Francisco Giants, his mindset heading into 2026, and what fans can expect from him this season.
Opening segment with Giants president Larry Baer joins Marty Lurie on Talkin’ Baseball to break down the start of Spring Training, key early storylines, and the growing excitement surrounding San Francisco’s 2026 season.
Giants manager Tony Vitello joins Marty Lurie to break down his first Spring Training at the helm, his approach to leading the club, and what fans can expect in 2026 on this episode of Talkin’ Baseball.
“The Professor” Ron Wotus joins Marty Lurie to break down the start of 2026 Spring Training in Scottsdale, AZ—roster battles, early standouts, and what to watch as the season takes shape.
Kerry Crowley joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to chat about the start of the Giants Spring Training: Who will be the surprise of Giants Camp this Spring?
February 22, 2026 No Comments
Marty talking ball on Sportsphone with Larry Krueger

Marty Lurie joins Sportsphone with Larry Krueger to breakdown Buster choosing Tony Vitello for the Giants next manager, a quick look into Game 6 Dodgers vs Blue Jays and so much more
November 1, 2025 No Comments
SUN SEPT 28 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

“The Professor” Ron Wotus & Marty start Talkin’ Baseball with Carmen Kiew, Sandra G and Greg Elliot on the last day of the regular season
SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball before the final game of the Giants regular season
Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball to wrap up the Giants season and give his final grade
September 30, 2025 No Comments
SUN SEPT 21 – KNBR’s GIANTS Pregame w/ Marty Lurie

“The Professor” Ron Wotus & Marty start Talkin’ Baseball before the series finale vs the Dodgers
SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins & Marty looking thru the Windows of Baseball
Sports Info Solutions’ Mark Simon joins Talkin’ Baseball with Marty to preview Sunday’s pitching matchup: Trevor McDonald vs Emmet Sheehan
September 23, 2025 No Comments
