Baseball Beat: Thursday, May 24th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 24th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves

Song: With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)

Song: Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Frank DeFord, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Schrippa, Actor, Sopranos

Song: Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal

Song: Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison

Guest Summaries:

Davidoff discussed the New York Yankees including his piece today on Jason Giambi and the conclusion of this week’s Red Sox/Yankees series. Simpson discussed the Atlanta Braves including John Smoltz going for win number 200 tonight against Tom Glavine. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the latest on Randy Johnson’s injury and the hot/cold streaks of the club. DeFord discussed his new book The Entitled as well as national headlines including Barry Bonds and the media’s attention on Major League Baseball compared to other professional sports. Schrippa discussed the Sopranos as well as his passion for his beloved New York Yankees. Ocker discussed the Cleveland Indians including their current woes in Kansas City this week.

Tunes Summary:

1:25 p.m.

With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles

1:45 p.m.

Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors

2:25 p.m.

Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler

2:45 p.m.

Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison