Baseball Beat: Tuesday, May 22nd

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 22nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Hal Bodley, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Dan Graziano, Newark Star-Ledger
Song: The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jim Souhan, Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Song: Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rex Hudler, Broadcaster, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Ben Shpigel, New York Times (Mets Beat)
Song: Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Alyson Footer, MLB.com (Astros Beat)
Song: San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens

Guest Summaries:
Bodley discussed national headlines including his piece on the weekend’s battle for Los Angeles between the Dodgers and Angels. He also discussed interleague play, Commissioner Selig attending Barry Bonds passing of Hank Aaron’s home run record, and other topics. Graziano discussed the New York Yankees win over the Boston Red Sox last night as well as Roger Clemens, Joe Torre, Brian Cashman, and the long-term success of the club. Souhan discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s recent double-digit losses, future starting pitching in the minor leagues, and Joe Mauer. Hudler discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including their sweep of the Dodgers over the weekend, the rotation, and health of the club. Shpigel discussed the New York Mets and the start of their series with Atlanta Braves as well as the struggles of Carlos Delgado, loss of their starting second baseman, and rotation. Footer discussed the Houston Astros including Hunter Pence, Chris Burke, and the club’s chances in the National League Central.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
The Long Run by The Eagles
1:45 p.m.
Slip-Sliding Away by Paul Simon
2:25 p.m.
Southbound Again by Dire Straits
2:45 p.m.
San Francisco Bay Blues by Richie Havens