Baseball Beat: Wednesday, August 29th

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, August 29th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner has the day off, so Jeff Joyce is hosting. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jonah Keri, ESPN.com Page 2
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam McCalvy, MLB.com (Brewers Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Doug Padilla, Los Angeles Daily News (Angels Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Sam Donnellon, Philadelphia Daily News
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald (Red Sox Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com (Indians Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Keri discussed national headlines including pennant races, Pedro Martinez to the New York Mets bullpen, and Mike Mussina replaced in the New York Yankees rotation. McCalvy discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including their drop to third place in the National League Central, Ben Sheets return tonight, and the pressure on the team to make the playoffs. Padilla joined the show from SafeCo Park in Seattle and discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Nathan Haynes replacing Chone Figgins and the club relying on Vladimir Guerrero more than ever. Donnellon discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including last night’s walk-off win over the New York Mets, Brett Myers encounter with a Philadelphia writer over the weekend, Kyle Lohse and Adam Eaton’s continued failures, and Freddy Garcia leaving as a free agent. Bradford discussed the Boston Red Sox including Manny Ramirez’s injury, Eric Gagne tipping his pitches, and Bobby Kielty’s injury. Castrovince discussed the Cleveland Indians including their expanded lead in the American League Central, series with the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners this week, and the club’s lack of interest in Bob Wickman.