95.7 The GAME, The Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, today announced the addition of six distinguished personalities to their programming roster. Notable local contributors include: former Oakland Athletics Outfielder with 11 years of Major League Baseball experience and current MLB Network Analyst; Eric Byrnes, veteran sports talk radio personality currently hosting afternoon drive at Sportsradio 94WIP in Philadelphia and weekly contributor to ESPN’s “Olbermann” TV show; Tony Bruno and informed Bay Area baseball writer Mychael Urban who also hosts Inside The Bigs on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on 95.7 The GAME.
“Bay Area listeners are well aware of the track records of Eric Byrnes, Tony Bruno and Mychael Urban and we are thrilled to have them contributing to our radio station.” said Program Director, Jason Barrett. “All 3 of them have strong opinions, are well informed and highly entertaining making their appearances on our shows a must-listen”.
Also contributing to 95.7 The Game’s national baseball coverage is senior baseball writer for ESPN.com and ESPN Scouts, Inc; Keith Law, celebrated columnist of ESPN: The Magazine, ESPN.com and analyst for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight; Buster Olney and former General Manager of the Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals and analyst for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight; Jim Bowden. 2-time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox and 10-year Major League Baseball veteran Kevin Youkilis also joins 95.7 The GAME.
“From a national standpoint, the credibility that Jim Bowden, Buster Olney, Kevin Youkilis and Keith Law bring to the table is second to none.” Jason Barrett continued. “They are deeply connected inside baseball circles and bring a wealth of knowledge about the game from the field to the front office.”
A complete breakdown of days and times these contributors can be heard is listed below.
2015 Baseball Coverage includes:
| Contributor | Show | Day/Time |
| Jim Bowden ESPN Baseball Tonight Analyst & former GM of the Cincinnati Reds & Washington Nationals |
The Damon Bruce Show | Mondays at 3:30pm |
| The Baseball Hour w/ Byrnes & YoukilisEric Byrnes = 11-year MLB OF, Former Oakland Athletic & current MLB Network AnalystKevin Youkilis = 2x World Series Champion, 10-year MLB 3rd Baseman (8+ years with the Red Sox) | The Afternoon Delight w/ John Lund & Greg Papa | Tuesdays at 2pm |
| Tony Bruno Renowned sports talk radio host, currently hosting afternoons for WIP in Philly, host of the Tony Bruno Show Podcast & a weekly contributor to ESPN’s “Olbermann” TV show |
The Damon Bruce Show - Advertisement -
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Tuesdays at 5:05pm |
| Keith Law Former Scout & Front Office Executive, Baseball writer for ESPN.com |
The Damon Bruce Show | Wednesdays at 3:30pm |
| Buster Olney ESPN The Magazine & ESPN.com MLB writer, ESPN Baseball Tonight Reporter & Analyst |
Flight 957 w/ Chad, Joe & Lo | Thursdays at 8:30am |
| Mychael Urban Veteran Bay Area baseball writer and current 95.7 The Game host of “Inside The Bigs” Saturday mornings from 9a-12p |
The Damon Bruce Show | Thursdays at TBD |
| Kevin Youkilis 2x World Series Champion, 10-year MLB 3rd Baseman (8+ years with the Red Sox) |
Flight 957 w/ Chad, Joe & Lo | Fridays at 8:30am |
| Eric Byrnes Bay Area native and 11-year MLB Outfielder, Former Oakland Athletic (2000-2005), current MLB Network & Pac-12 Network Analyst |
The Damon Bruce Show | Fridays at 3:30pm |
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
