Baseball Beat: Thursday, June 28th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, June 28th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Buckley, Boston Herald
Song: Coming Home by Delaney and Bonnie
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Derrick Goold, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Cardinals Beat)
Song: I've Just Seen a Face by Beatles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Matt Vasgersian, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Thomas Boswell, Washington Post
Song: Hang on to Your Life by Guess Who
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune (Cubs Beat)
Guest: Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson

Guest Summaries:
Verducci discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds, designated hitters, and Frank Thomas. During the end of the segment as they discussed Frank Thomas’s Hall of Fame credentials, Thomas hit home run #500. We aired the trimmed and aired the highlight within moments of it occurring. Buckley discussed the Boston Red Sox including his surprise that the offense has been weaker than expected and the pitching has been better than expected. He also discussed the the disappointment of Julio Luge, the club’s sweep in Seattle, and the travel schedule of the Mariners franchise. Goold discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including last night’s six inning loss in New York including Anthony Reyes’s imperfect record of 0-10 as well as the club’s chances for a return to contention in the National League Central. He also discussed the health and imminent return of Mark Mulder. Vasgersian discussed the San Diego Padres including their lead in the National League West, this weekend’s series in Los Angeles as well as the Jake Peavy/Brad Penny match-up. They also discussed the lack of national coverage of west coast teams and over saturation of coverage of the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivalry. Boswell discussed national headlines and the Washington National including the resurgence of Dmitri Young. Sullivan discussed the Chicago Cubs and the club’s six game winning streak.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Coming Home by Delaney and Bonnie
1:45 p.m.
I've Just Seen a Face by Beatles
2:25 p.m.
Hang on to Your Life by Guess Who
2:45 p.m.
Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson