Baseball Beat: Tuesday, August 21st

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, August 21st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: The Kids are Alright by The Who
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Feinsand, New York Daily News (Yankees Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Rick Rizzs, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Song: This Wheel's on Fire by The Band

Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines and the pennant races including the St. Louis Cardinals as the biggest surprise of the second half, Cleveland Indians good enough to win if they can overcome the struggles with their bullpen, and the New York Yankees finally playing up to potential with productive young pitchers. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including this week’s American League Central showdown with the Cleveland Indians and the developing rivalry. He also discussed Gary Sheffield playing hurt for Jim Leylan, Kenny Rogers possibly being back next week, and answered the question “Who is Jair Jurrjens.” Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including last night’s win in Arizona, rotation troubles, Chris Capuano’s move to the bullpen, and the mood of the clubhouse. Feinsand discussed the New York Yankees including last night’s extra innings loss in Anaheim, Joba Chamberlain’s success and eventual move to the rotation, Wilson Betemit as an upgrade over Miguel Cairo, Melky Cabrera as the centerfielder of the future and how he compares to Bernie Williams, Johnny Damon and Jason Giambi as part-time players, and finally how the club should focus on the AL Wild Card. Rizzs discussed how he got his start in radio including a letter he wrote to Jack Brickhouse as a 12 year-old and how his reply helped motivate him to become a broadcaster. He also discussed the Mariners place atop of the AL Wild Card including the club’s four game win streak and John McLaren’s success as manager. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including this week’s series with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the National League East and Wild Card race.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Kids are Alright by The Who
1:45 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
2:25 p.m.
Higher and Higher by Jackie Wilson
2:45 p.m.
This Wheel's on Fire by The Band