Baseball Beat: Friday, April 25h

Here is the rundown for the Friday, April 25h edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:30 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Tunes: Don't Bug Me When I'm Working by Little Village
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Price, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ted Leitner, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Tune: Free Falling by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2:45 p.m.
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Tune: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones

Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including Andruw Jones’s struggles, Chipper Jones impressive start, Ron Washington out of time in Texas, and Walt Jocketty needs to bring stability to the Cincinnati Reds. Kepner discussed New York Yankees including Joba Chamberlain as young enough to be in the bullpen, Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes struggles, Hank Steinbrenner leading the organization, and Alex Rodriguez health update. Price discussed the Detroit Tigers including the resurgent Tigers after their rough start, Dontrelle Willis rehabbing his knee and dealing with not living up to expectations, and Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen switching positions. Leitner discussed the San Diego Padres including the club being in last place, Greg Maddux going for 350 wins, Trevor Hoffman’s struggles, Padres tough April schedule, and impressed with the Arizona Diamondbacks roster.

Tunes Summary:
1:30 p.m.
Don't Bug Me When I'm Working by Little Village
2:25 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones