Baseball Beat: Monday, April 7th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, April 7th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson is hosting today as Charley Steiner is off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Phoenix, Arizona today. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Rob Parker, Detroit News
Tune: Free Fallin' by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
Tune: Coming Home by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Sam Mellinger, Kansas City Star
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Tune: Life in the Fast Lane by Eagles
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Michael Silverman, Boston Herald (Red Sox Beat)
Tune: Our House by Crosby, Stills, & Nash

Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including the Detroit Tigers 0-7 start to the season. Parker discussed the Detroit Tigers including the fact he picked the club to miss the playoffs, belief the offense will hit this season, city’s expectations may be too high, and whether the team can overcome its bullpen. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including last weekend’s sweep in Colorado and Dan Haren starting tonight’s home opener. Mellinger discussed the Kansas City Royals including Billy Butler’s hot start, Alex Gordon’s emergence as a star this year, how the hot start has excited the Kansas City community, and Kauffman Stadium’s improvements. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including the hot start to the year, Prince Fielder’s slow start, Ben Sheets health so far, Ryan Braun’s first full year in the majors, and estimates that three million fans could come to Miller Park this year. Silverman discussed the Boston Red Sox including being swept in Toronto last weekend, Josh Beckett’s out of sync outing, and Clay Buchholz rough outings.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Free Fallin' by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
1:45 p.m.
Coming Home by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25 p.m.
Life in the Fast Lane by Eagles
2:45 p.m.
Our House by Crosby, Stills, & Nash