Baseball Beat: Thursday, July 12th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, July 12th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is in for Charley Steiner who is traveling with the Los Angeles Dodgers today. All times eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Barry Bloom, MLB.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal (Indians Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Doug Padilla, Los Angeles Daily News/San Gabriel Valley Tribune (Angels Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Kathleen O'Brien, Newsday (Yankees Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Bloom discussed Barry Bonds in the All-Star Game, his chase of Aaron's record, and how he is not the problem in San Francisco. Ocker talked about the team signing Travis Hafner to an extension and how the Indians will fare in the second half. Rubin discussed the Mets' hiring of Ricky Henderson as hitting coach, the rehab progress of Moises Alou, and Jose Reyes being disciplined by Willie Randolph. Bradford discussed David Ortiz and his ailing knee, which was being MRI'd today. He also touched on the rehab of Curt Schilling and his anticipated return to the Boston lineup. Padilla talked about the high-flying Angels and how Juan Rivera's return could be the last piece for the team to make a run to the World Series. O'Brien touched on the reports that the Yankees will offer A-Rod an extension during the season to keep him from exercising his opt-out clause.

Charley Steiner returns to Baseball Beat tomorrow from San Francisco where the Los Angeles Dodgers begin a series with the Giants.