Baseball Beat: Tuesday, June 26th

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, June 26th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Song: Slip Sliding Away by Paul Simon
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
Song: Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly & the Family Stone
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jon Saraceno, USA Today
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle (A's Beat)
Song: Helplessly Hoping by Crosby Stills and Nash
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
Song: Gonna Be Some Changes Made by Bruce Hornsby

Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including the club’s recent struggles, troubles at first base, Joe Torre, long-term plans, and compared the club’s lineup with the Boston Red Sox. Candiotti joined Baseball Beat from Luis Gonzalez’s house where their kids were playing. He discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks and Randy Johnson’s health. Candiotti also discussed his induction into the Bowling Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Saraceno discussed national headlines including steroids, Barry Bonds, and Sammy Sosa. Slusser discussed the Oakland A’s including the weekend sweep by the New York Mets, Milton Bradley being designated for assignment, and Rich Harden’s health. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including Ken Williams comments about possible trades involving Jermaine Dye and Mark Buerhle.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Slip Sliding Away by Paul Simon
1:45 p.m.
Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly & the Family Stone
2:25 p.m.
Helplessly Hoping by Crosby Stills and Nash
2:45 p.m.
Gonna Be Some Changes Made by Bruce Hornsby