Baseball Beat: Thursday, September 13th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, September 13th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Song: Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jack Corrigan, Broadcaster, Colorado Rockies
Song: Reason to Believe by Rod Stewart
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Billy Bob Thornton, Actor
Song: Movie Mag by Paul McCartney
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, San Diego Union-Tribune
Song: House in California by Keb Mo

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines and Wild Card races including the breaking news that the Minnesota Twins General Manager Terry Ryan was resigning. Downey discussed the Chicago Cubs including the club’s lack of success on the road, need to improve offense, and Ted Lilly as the ace of the staff. He also discussed briefly the Chicago White Sox including Ozzie Guillen’s extension and Jim Thome nearing his 500th home run. Corrigan discussed the Colorado Rockies competing for the National League Wild Card including this week’s series in Philadelphia. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including the impact of rookies on the club’s success, Mike Mussina’s up and down season, Phillip Hughes rookie season, and the decision whether Alex Rodriguez stays in New York is up to him. Thornton discussed his fandom for the St. Louis Cardinals including it being a tough year as a fan, his support for Rick Ankiel, and the success of Tony LaRussa. He also discussed his new movie Mr. Woodcock, which comes out tomorrow as well as the movie industry and box office numbers. Sullivan discussed the San Diego Padres including this week’s series in Los Angeles, David Wells facing his former club tonight, and the Wild Card is there’s to lose as it does not look like they will catch the Arizona Diamondbacks (AZ owns the tiebreaker).

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen
1:45 p.m.
Reason to Believe by Rod Stewart
2:25 p.m.
Movie Mag by Paul McCartney
2:45 p.m.
House in California by Keb Mo