Baseball Beat: Friday, May 18th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 18th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sean McAdam, Providence Journal (Red Sox Beat)
Song: Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Brian Anderson, Broadcaster, Milwaukee Brewers
Song: Strange Brew by Cream
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mike Shannon, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bill Brown, Broadcaster, Houston Astros
Song: Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Actual Calls From Actual Listeners
Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including his piece on Jason Giambi’s stating baseball should apologize about steroids in the game. He also discussed how the conversation with Giambi occurred and touched on whether Commissioner Bud Selig should be at the game when Barry Bonds passes Hank Aaron for the all-time home run record. The segment is worthy of a reply as it is the key story of the day. McAdam discussed the Boston Red Sox including the club’s early season success and this weekend’s series with the Atlanta Braves. Anderson discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the club’s rough times on the road of late and this weekend’s series with the Minnesota Twins. He also discussed meeting Charley before calling his first game on Opening Day and the advice Charley gave him prior to the game. Shannon discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including the club’s horrendous start to the year and Josh Hancock’s death. He also chatted about some of the older St. Louis Cardinals teams he played on. Brown discussed the Houston Astros including their recent win streak and Hunter Pence’s impact on the club.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Leader of the Pack by Shangra-Las
1:45 p.m.
Strange Brew by Cream
2:25 p.m.
Can't Find My Way Home by Blind Faith
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones