PODCAST · sports
Bill Laskey
by KNBR | Cumulus Media San Francisco
He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.
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Wally Joyner talks differences in approach between playing and coaching
Former California Angels first baseman and 1986 MLB All Star Wally Joyner joined Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his recruitment to BYU after winning the Georgia state player of the year award, how he viewed hitting as a player versus as a hitting coach with the Padres and Tigers, and embracing the "Wally World" nickname.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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John Candelaria talks pitching and reflects on his MLB career
Longtime MLB pitcher, John Candelaria, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk pitching and reflects on his MLB career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Monreal give his analysis after Josuar Gonzalez and Luis Hernandez exciting San Jose Giants debuts
Michael Monreal joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to give his analysis after Josuar Gonzalez and Luis Hernandez exciting San Jose Giants debuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Kroner joins Bill Laskey on Sportsphone following a Walk - off win vs the LA Angels
Steve Kroner joins Bill Laskey on Sportsphone following a Walk - off win vs the LA AngelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jamie Moyer on the art of pitching and reflects on his MLB career
Former MLB pitcher, Jamie Moyer, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss the art of pitching and reflects on his MLB career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Alvarez on the Giants heading towards the trade deadline
ABC 7 sports anchor/reporter Chris Alvarez joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the best and worst teams in baseball heading towards the trade deadline, which Giants' players can be attractive trade candidates at the deadline, and what the Giants can get in return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Kroner on Giants approaching the trade deadline
Freelance sportswriter Steve Kroner joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey after the Giants lose to the Mariners and examines where the team stands heading towards the trade deadline at the end of the month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dave Tobener joins Bill to chat about the upcoming second half of the MLB Season
Dave Tobener joins Bill Laskey to chat about the upcoming second half of the MLB Season following the All - star break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zack Bayrouty stops by to catch up with Bill to talk some baseball
The voice of the Sacramento River cats , Zack Bayrouty stops by to catch up with Bill to talk some baseballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daniel Kramer joins Bill to preview the Giants vs. Mariners this upcoming weekend
Clubhouse reporter for the Seattle Mariners Daniel Kramer, joins Bill Laskey to preview the Giants vs. Mariners matchup this upcoming weekend following the All - star break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chris Speier on challenges of different playing surfaces
Former Giants and Montreal Expos shortstop Chris Speier joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the difficulties playing in Candlestick Park - battling against the unpredictable weather patterns - and how he had to adjust when he played on turf while with the Expos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Kroner on what to expect from Giants in second half of 2026
Freelance sportswriter and former San Francisco Chronicle reporter Steve Kroner joined Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about where the Giants stand entering the All-Star break, and what the team's options are as the trade deadline approaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Scott Bandura on how playing different sports helps his baseball skills
Sacramento River Cats outfielder Scott Bandura joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about what he learned growing up playing soccer as a kid and how it helped build his skills for baseball, his experience playing Cape Cod baseball, and playing a warmup exhibition game with Team USA before the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben Ross talks Giants' Saturday win over the Rockies
KRON 4 sports reporter Ben Ross joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey after the Giants' 4-1 win over the Rockies on Saturday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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7-5 Bud Black stops by to talk to Bill about Pitching and more baseball talk
2x World series Champion Bud Black stops by to talk to Bill Laskey about his upbringings in the Bay area as well as plenty of more baseball talk after the Giants lose the series against the Colorado Rockies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gary Pettis on dominating the outfield on defense
Giants' third base coach Gary Pettis joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about growing up watching both professional baseball teams in the Bay Area, getting scouted by the Angels while playing at Laney College, and how his defensive preparation earned him five Gold Glove awards as a center fielder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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7-3 Steve Kroner joins Bill on SportsPhone KNBR to discuss the brutal loss to begin the series in Colorado
Steve Kroner joins Bill on SportsPhone KNBR to discuss the brutal loss to begin the series in ColoradoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dave Tobener joins Bill on Sports Phone after the Giants beat the D-Backs on the Series Final
SFGATE columnist, Dave Tobener, joins Bill on Sports Phone after the Giants beat the D-Backs on the Series FinalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Russ Ortiz reflects on his time with the Giants
Former San Francisco Giants pitcher, Russ Ortiz, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to reflect on his time with the Giants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ryan Leong on Webb's Gem and Devers 2 HR game in 5-0 win over Braves
Ryan Leong joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss Webb's Gem and Devers 2 HR game in 5-0 win over Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Giants Minor Leaguer Parks Harbor Joins Extra Innings
Parks Harbor speaks with Bill about his hot Spring Training and sharing a clubhouse with Aaron Judge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jeff Young Joins the Show
Jeff Young discusses plenty of topics with Bill including Adrian Houser moving to the bullpen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kyle Haines on Giants' minor league success despite changing rosters
Giants' Senior Director of Player Development Kyle Haines joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about the success of the team's minor league affiliates, and how difficult it is to maintain success in the lower levels of the system with constant roster turnover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drew Cavanaugh on the jumps from high school to college, and Double-A to Triple-A baseball
Sacramento River Cats (Giants AAA affiliate) catcher Drew Cavanaugh joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about getting more reps by starting out at a junior college out of high school, the difference catching pitchers between Double-A and Triple-A, and what changes in his hitting approach moving up from Double-A to Triple-A.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jordan Buscarini on the optimism meter for the Rockies
Eastern Utah Broadcasting Program Director Jordan Buscarini joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how the Rockies have been reshaped this season following an extended rebuild and how much the team's offense still needs to improve in order to be competitive, while also talking about a Little League Baseball controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ted Barrett on the challenges of umpiring
Former MLB umpire and Mountain View native Ted Barett joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his early days learning in the Joe Brinkman Umpire School, the challenges he faced officiating the World Baseball Classic, and some notable games he umpired behind the plate, including Matt Cain's perfect game in 2012.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Luis Gonzalez on the evolution of youth baseball pipelines to the MLB
2001 World Series champion and Diamondbacks' special advisor Luis Gonzalez joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about why MLB teams are giving out more long-term contracts to unproven young players, how much the college baseball experience prepared him for the big leagues, and his World-Series winning walk-off hit against Mariano Rivera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Kroner on the Giants top prospects and who we should keep an eye on for the 2026 Giants
The Giants' minor league system is on fire, with four teams currently sitting in first place in their respective leagues. Steve Croner joins the show to break down the impressive performance of the Giants' farm system. With a strong focus on developing young talent, the Giants are building a promising future for their major league team. Steve highlights the Giants' recent trades, including the acquisition of Jonah Cox and Parks Harbor, which have proven to be shrewd moves. He also talks about the challenges of evaluating young players, particularly those who are still developing their skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dave Tobener on the Giants bullpen, plus a preview of the series coming up against the Diamondbacks
Bill Lasky is joined by Dave Tobener of the SF Gate to discuss the Giant's recent performance and what they need to do to get back on track. The conversation touches on the team's decision to play Casey Schmitt at multiple positions, including left field, despite not having played there since high school. They also discuss the Giants' handling of Bryce Eldridge, who's been getting mixed reviews from the media and fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thomas Harding-on the struggles of the Colorado Rockies the past few seasons and the moves they have made to improve
MLB.com Writer Thomas Harding joins Bill Laskey to discuss the new leadership of the Colorado Rockies, plus Thomas highlights some of the Rockies bright young prospects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jesse Chavez on how playing experiences translate to coaching
Giants bullpen coach joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his 18-year experience as a relief pitcher in big league baseball, and how it translates into his coaching tactics as he works with Giants' relievers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jonah Cox on the road from community college to Double-A
Jonah Cox, one of the Giants' prospects at Double-A Richmond, joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he jumped from two community colleges to a high-ranked prospect in the Giants' organization, and what he learned from his dad, Darren, who made the major leagues with the Montreal Expos in 1999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nick Piecoro on the 2026 D-Backs team and previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series at Oracle Park
AZ Republic's Nick Piecoro joins the Giants Warmup show with Bill Laskey on the 2026 D-Backs team and previewing the Giants-Diamondbacks series next week at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ben Ross joins the Giants Warmup show before the series finale vs the White Sox
KRON's Ben Ross joins the Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey before the series finale vs the White Sox at Oracle Park See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Will Venable shares values he learned playing basketball and how they translate in management
White Sox manager Will Venable joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how much he loved playing basketball as a kid, how he balanced two sports as a Princeton student athlete, and how he utilizes the core values he learned from basketball as a manager in big league baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Keaton Winn on being drafted by the Giants (twice) and his pitching arsenal in relief
Giants' relief pitcher Keaton Winn joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about deferring his draft eligibility to attend community college after the Giants drafted him, just to be drafted by the team again, as well as how he approaches pitching sequences as he comes out of the bullpen in high leverage situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mark Ibanez joins the Giants Warmup before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox series
Former KTVU's Mark Ibanez joins the Giants Warmup before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lamond Pope on how this Chicago White Sox team is surprising much of the league this season
Chicago Tribune's Lamond Pope joins Giants Warmup with Bill Laskey on how this Chicago White Sox team is surprising much of the league this season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Allen Stiles on the struggling Giants, Buster Posey's interview on KNBR
Sactown Sports 1140 AM's Allen Stiles joins the Giants Warmup before game 2 of the Giants-White Sox series on the struggles Tony V and the rest of the Giants are facing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Tugboat, Matt Wilkinson, on the origin of his nickname
New Giants minor league pitcher Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he adjusted when he received the news that he was being traded to the Giants, his interests outside of baseball, and how the nickname "Tugboat" originated and stuck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rollie Fingers on transitioning from starting pitcher to Hall of Fame reliever
Hall of Fame relief pitcher and 1981 AL MVP Rollie Fingers joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about how he turned down the Dodgers to sign for the Kansas City Athletics, how he transformed the idea of a relief pitcher, and his famous mustache.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mike Davis on his baseball journey including his time with the A's
Mike Davis was signed as a 3rd round pick of the 1977 amateur draft by the Oakland A's. He joined Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to talk about his baseball journeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Steve Kroner on the Giants 6-4 win in game 2 of the A's Series
Steve Kroner joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey after the Giants 6-4 win vs the A's in SacramentoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dave Toebner on the Giants lackluster situational hitting from the big names
Dave Toebner of SF Gate joins Bill Laskey after the Giants loss to the A's in Sacramento to talk about the Giants continuing to come up short in big situations, and how much more production they should expect from Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Adam Berry talks some baseball with Bill about the upcoming series vs the Tampa Bay Rays
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Dave Tobener joins the show after a brutal sweep in Philly as the Giants look ahead to the series vs the Tampa Bay Rays
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He used to win ballgames as a popular right-hander for the San Francisco Giants, now he’s talking ball on KNBR. Bill Laskey hops on the blowtorch for Extra Innings w/ Bill Laskey every Saturday and Sunday following Giants baseball.
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KNBR | Cumulus Media San Francisco
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