Baseball Beat: Wednesday, April 23rd

Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, April 23rd edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is traveling with the Los Angeles Dodgers today, so Chuck Wilson was hosting. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jorge Arangure, ESPN Magazine
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati Enquirer
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Carroll Rogers, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Braves Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Roch Kubato, Baltimore Sun (Orioles Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Michael Rosenberg, Detroit Free Press
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Anthony Witrado, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Brewers Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Arangure discussed national headlines including the Cincinnati Reds firing of Wayne Krivsky and Walt Jocketty taking the reins, Miguel Cabrera extending his career by moving to first base, and his exclusive report on Edgar Renteria and Orlando Cabrera’s feud. Daugherty discussed the Cincinnati Reds including breaking the news today that Wayne Krivsky was fired as General Manager of the Reds. He also discussed how the poor start was not the only reason for the firing, how Krivsky alienated people in the front office, and upside of Walt Jocketty taking over. Rogers discussed the Atlanta Braves including John Smoltz’s 3,000th strikeout last night, fitting the strikeout came with a splitter, and how the Braves have dealt with injuries in April. Kubatko discussed the Baltimore Orioles including the surprising Baltimore Orioles, how the youth movement and complete rebuild is working, Adam Jones impressive play in center, and how the organization will move forward in the years to come. Rosenberg discussed the Detroit Tigers including Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen switching positions, how Cabrera’s move affects Gary Sheffield, Curtis Granderson’s return, Justin Verlander’s hard luck loss, and bullpen woes. Witrado discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including Eric Gagne’s struggles, pitching staff issues, and slow starts for Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder.