Baseball Beat: Thursday, August 2nd

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, August 2nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: Just One Look by Doris Troy
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
Song: Don't Let Me Down by Beatles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: George Vecsey, New York Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Sam Mellinger, Kansas City Star
Song: Darling be Home Soon by Joe Cocker
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, San Diego Union-Tribune
Song: Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon

Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed national headlines including his coverage of Barry Bonds in Los Angeles. Simpson discussed the Atlanta Braves including describing the scene last night for Mark Teixeira’s debut along with Octavio Dotel and Ron Mahay. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers including their recent woes, Kenny Rogers potential return time, Gary Sheffield’s possibly serious shoulder injury, and how age is catching up with the club. Vecsey discussed the passing of Bill Robinson including his memories of him. He also discussed Barry Bond’s pursuit of Hank Aaron’s home run record, of which he covered on the road last week. We also discussed the wild second inning with the White Sox and Yankees each scoring eight runs in the inning. Mellinger discussed the Kansas City Royals including Buddy Bell’s announcement yesterday about his end of the season resignation. He also discussed his coverage of Bonds in Los Angeles this week. Sullivan discussed the San Diego Padres including the clubhouse issues over the recent trade acquisitions including the trade of Scott Linebrink as well as whose managing the front office with Sandy Alderson, Kevin Towers, and Paul DePodesta. He also discussed his coverage of Bonds in Los Angeles this week.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Just One Look by Doris Troy
1:45 p.m.
Don't Let Me Down by Beatles
2:25 p.m.
Darling be Home Soon by Joe Cocker
2:45 p.m.
Disorder in the House by Warren Zevon