Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 3rd

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 3rd edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is off today as he has a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mark Bowman, MLB.com (Atlanta Braves Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Chris Welsh, Broadcaster, Cincinnati Reds
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Baumbach, Newsday
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com (Cleveland Indians Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Guest Summaries:
Cafardo discussed the Boston Red Sox including Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, pitching coach John Farrell, and Jon Lester’s impending return. Bowman discussed the Atlanta Braves including Brian McCann’s injury, Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s major league debut, and Tim Hudson’s continued success. Welsh discussed the Cincinnati Reds including Alex Gonzalez, Ken Griffey, and Josh Hamilton. Baumbach discussed his new position as web columnists with Newsday including his coverage of the New York Yankees and Mets as well as his story on the best owners in baseball. Castrovince discussed the Cleveland Indians including MLB denying the club’s protest over last weekend’s overturned call during the Baltimore Orioles game. He also discussed last night’s game including Travis Hafner’s at-bat and Jake Westbrook’s injury. Smizik discussed the Pittsburgh Pirates including the club’s chances to compete in the National League Central and manager Jim Tracy.