Baseball Beat: Tuesday, April 22nd

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, April 22nd edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Cincinnati, Ohio. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Tim Brown, Yahoo! Sports
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Downey, Chicago Tribune
Tune: Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Todd Zolecki, Philadelphia Inquirer (Phillies Beat)
Tune: Let's Stay Together by Al Green
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Kevin Kernan, New York Post
Tune: Green River by Creedance Clearwater Revival
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer (Indians Beat)
Tune: Every Breath You Take by The Police

Guest Summaries:
Brown discussed national headlines including the intrigue of Hank Steinbrenner’s comments, Brian Cashman’s rebuttal yesterday, New York Yankees panicking a bit over the Boston Red Sox April success, Milwaukee Brewers shattered pitching staff, and Arizona Diamondbacks surprisingly great offense. Downey discussed the Chicago Cubs and White Sox being in first place, Carlos Quentin in the outfield for the White Sox, Kenny Williams as one of the best General Managers in baseball, Reed Johnson as a gamer for the Cubs, and update on the chances of Brian Roberts being acquired. Zolecki discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including Jimmy Rollins going on the disabled list, no concern over Ryan Howard’s typical slow start, and Chase Utley leading the league in home runs. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including having the best record in baseball, Justin Upton’s breakout season, Micah Owings and Brandon Webb’s 4-0 starts, and concerns about the club’s bullpen. Kernan discussed New York baseball including his thoughts on Hank Steinbrenner, belief there is nothing wrong with his comments, feeling there is little panic in New York, and Steinbrenner was essentially asking Mike Mussina to improve. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians slow start, C.C. Sabathia’s troubles, Jake Westbrook going on the disabled list, and anemic offense.

Tunes Summaries:
1:25 p.m.
Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire
1:45 p.m.
Let's Stay Together by Al Green
2:25 p.m.
Green River by Creedance Clearwater Revival
2:45 p.m.
Every Breath You Take by The Police