Baseball Beat: Wednesday, August 22nd

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, August 22nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Buck Martinez, Host, Baseball This Morning; Broadcaster, Baltimore Orioles
Song: Stay by Maurice Williams
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mike Hegan, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
Song: Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including the Atlanta Braves trade deadline moves improving the roster but falling in the standings, Brandon Webb’s run at a record, and the latest on the pennant races around baseball. Martinez discussed the Baltimore Orioles move to hire manager Dave Trembley full-time for next season, Eric Bedard’s potential as an American League Cy Young contender, and Leo Mazzone’s role in his second year with the Orioles. Hegan discussed the Cleveland Indians including this week’s series in Detroit and what the club needs to do the rest of the way to make the playoffs. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including Brandon Webb’s start tonight as he continues his run at the scoreless innings record. He also discussed the team’s struggles this week against the Milwaukee Brewers, emerging star Justin Upton, and the National League West race. Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including Curt Schilling’s comments about being interested in the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Eric Gagne’s performance, David Ortiz’s eBayed car, and the team in their rear view the New York Yankees. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim including Garrett Anderson’s team record setting 10 runs batted in performance last night.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Stay by Maurice Williams
1:45 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25 p.m.
Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark
2:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum