Baseball Beat: Tuesday, July 24th

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

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: Act Naturally by Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Alyson Footer, MLB.com (Astros Beat)
Footer Broke the Story that Craig Biggio will be Announcing his Retirement at the end of the 2007 Season today at a Press Conference
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Ley, ESPN
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
Song: Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sam Mellinger, Kansas City Star
Song: Reason to Believe by Rod Stewart

Guest Summaries:
Miller joined Beat from San Francisco and discussed his coverage of Barry Bonds chase of Hank Aaron. There was a nice discussion about Bonds public perception as well as the media and public’s role in it. There was also a nice discussion about the NBA officiating story in relation to Pete Rose as well as how only a Home Plate umpire could truly impact a game in baseball to the same extent. Hoynes discussed last night’s return of Jon Lester in Cleveland. He also discussed the team meeting following the altercation between Victor Martinez and Cliff Lee over the weekend. Footer discussed her breaking story that Craig Biggio will be announcing his retirement at the end of the 2007 season at a press conference this afternoon. Footer discussed his career including his retirement being tied to Jeff Bagwell’s retirement. The long form of the segment with Alyson Footer and Charley Steiner moments after her breaking story was published. Ley discussed Wednesday’s Beyond 756 – An ESPN Town Hall Meeting that he will be moderating. He also discussed the NBA Scandal in relation to Pete Rose in baseball. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including prospect Justin Upton, free agent to-be Eric Byrnes, and the club’s recent winning streak. Mellinger discussed the Kansas City Royals including the interesting storylines of the improved club under General Manager Dayton Moore, Owner David Glass’s involvement in raising the payroll, Billy Butler’s immergence as the clean-up hitter, Gil Meche earning his contract this season, and Alex Gordon’s season-long struggles.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Act Naturally by Beatles
2:25 p.m.
Hot Fun in the Summertime by Sly and the Family Stone
2:45 p.m.
Reason to Believe by Rod Stewart