Baseball Beat: Tuesday, September 18th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, September 18th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner is broadcasting a double header in Colorado with the Los Angeles Dodgers, so Jeff Joyce is hosting today. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Strauss, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Cardinals Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jack Magruder, East Valley Tribune (Diamondbacks Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Drew Olson, Senior Editor, OnMilwaukee.com;
Co-Host, The D-List; Milwaukee’s ESPN 1510
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ian Browne, MLB.com (Red Sox Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Hale, New York Post (Mets Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including the Cleveland Indians/Detroit Tigers series he is covering this week, Boston’s struggling rotation, and Carlos Zambrano starting on three days rest tonight. Strauss discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including last night’s near 11-run come from behind victory last night, this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, minor update on Juan Encarnacion’s health, Chris Carpenter’s rehab, and the mood of the clubhouse. Magruder discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including last night’s loss to the San Francisco Giants and the lack of panic over the club’s recent struggles. Olson discussed the Milwaukee Brewers including Scott Linebrink, Yovanni Gallardo’s success of late, Ben Sheets return as a catalyst to the pitching staff, and Prince Fielder as the club’s cornerstone. Browne discussed the Boston Red Sox including last night’s loss in Toronto, Kevin Youkilis’s swollen wrist, Manny Ramirez hopefully returning this weekend, and possible playoff match-ups. Hale discussed the New York Mets including the second consecutive sweep to the Philadelphia Phillies, last night’s loss in Washington D.C., infield defense issues, and Pedro Martinez’s impact.