Baseball Beat: Thursday, June 7th

Here is the rundown for the Thursday, June 7th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: John Rooney, Broadcaster, St. Louis Cardinals
Song: Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News (Rangers Beat)
Song: Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jack Curry, New York Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Jerry Coleman, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
Song: House in California by Keb Mo'
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Inquirer (Phillies Beat)
Song: Alive Again by Chicago

Guest Summaries:
Crasnick discussed national headlines including today’s live national coverage of the MLB Draft on ESPN2, MLB.com, and XM Satellite Radio. He discussed Scott Boras impact on the draft as well as Trevor Hoffman’s 500th save last night. Rooney discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including their recent winning streak, middle of the order improvement and return to health, and the club’s prospects for contending in the National League Central in the second half. Grant discussed the Texas Rangers including the club’s horrendous struggles this season and the organizational mistakes made in forming this year’s roster. Curry discussed Bud Selig’s statement yesterday regarding Jason Giambi’s comments to USA Today and encouraging his assistance in the George Mitchell investigation. He also discussed the New York Yankees early season troubles and long-term prospects for the future. Coleman discussed the San Diego Padres including Trevor Hoffman’s 500th save last night and the club’s contention in the National League West and rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Zolecki discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including last weekend’s sweep of the Atlanta Braves and going for a sweep of the New York Mets on the road tonight.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees
1:45 p.m.
Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads
2:25 p.m.
House in California by Keb Mo'
2:45 p.m.
Alive Again by Chicago

Charley Steiner has a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, so Chuck Wilson will be hosting Baseball Beat.