Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 17th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 17th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Phillips, ESPN
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Selena Roberts, New York Times
Song: The Shape I'm In by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register (Angels Beat)
Song: House in California by Keb Mo
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Andrew Baggarly, San Jose Mercury News (Giants Beat)
Song: Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News (Rangers Beat)
Song: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young

Guest Summaries:
Phillips discussed national headlines including the recent rash of injuries around Major League Baseball as well as the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Roberts discussed national and New York headlines including Roger Clemens signing and George Steinbrenner. Plunkett discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including the club’s anemic offense and this weekend’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Downey discussed the Chicago Cubs and White Sox including stories surrounding each organization. Baggarly discussed the San Francisco Giants resurgence following their slow start to the season. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and General Manager Brian Sabean’s contract. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers including this week’s series in Orlando, Florida with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as well as Eric Gagne’s return.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Shape I'm In by The Band
1:45 p.m.
House in California by Keb Mo
2:25 p.m.
Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:45 p.m.
Everybody Knows This is Nowhere by Neil Young