Baseball Beat: Wednesday, April 16th

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, April 16th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Kurkjian, ESPN
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Tune: Permanent Hurt by John Hiatt
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal (Indians Beat)
Tune: Shakey Ground by Temptations
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal McCoy, Dayton Daily News (Reds Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Graziano, Newark Star-Ledger
Tune: Here We Go Again by Ray Charles & Norah Jones
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Rick Rizzs, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Tune: Why Me by Delbert McClinton

Guest Summaries:
Kurkjian discussed national headlines including how the standings look upside down at present, New York Yankees up and down rotation, Toronto Blue Jays competing in the American League East, Vernon Wells and Scott Rolen’s health, and how players bulk might be causing more injuries. Simpson discussed the Atlanta Braves including mounting injuries, health updates on Tom Glavine, Peter Moylan, John Smoltz, and Rafael Soriano, Braves current rotation, disappointment for Mike Hampton’s latest injury, and Jordan Schafer’s idiotic move in bragging about HgH and getting caught. Ocker discussed the Cleveland Indians including C.C. Sabathia’s rough outings of late, Joe Borowski’s injury, Rafael Betencourt taking over the closer role, and being swept by the Boston Red Sox this week. McCoy discussed the Cincinnati Reds including Reds Manager Dusty Baker’s return to Chicago last night, Johnny Cueto’s emergence, Aaron Harang’s rough outing last night, Homer Bailey languishing in Triple A, Alex Gonzalez health update, and Ken Griffey nearing 600 home runs. Graziano discussed New York baseball including previewing tonight’s match-up with the Red Sox, update on Joba Chamberlain’s father, and Yankee rotation concerns. Rizzs discussed the Seattle Mariners including an update on Erik Bedard’s injury, J.J. Putz impending return, and Yuniesky Betancourt as a budding star.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Permanent Hurt by John Hiatt
1:45 p.m.
Shakey Ground by Temptations
2:25 p.m.
Here We Go Again by Ray Charles & Norah Jones
2:45 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton