Baseball Beat: Friday, May 25th

Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 25th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Song: This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Kriegel, FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Will, Washington Post; Newsweek
Song: I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
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Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including John Smoltz 200th win, Andruw Jones struggles, St. Louis Cardinals woes, and his piece today on the Cleveland Indians. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including his arrival in Atlanta at 4:30 a.m. this morning after last night’s extra innings loss in Florida and the bench clearing almost fight. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including yesterday’s 12-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also discussed calling games with Ernie Harwell last night and tonight. Kriegel discussed his new national columnist position with FoxSports.com. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Commissioner Bud Selig, and other national topics. Will discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron’s home run record, whether the Commissioner should be at the event, and how there is a higher standard in baseball as opposed to other professional sports.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
This Wheel's on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25
I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

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