Baseball Beat: Monday, May 5th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, May 5th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Los Angeles, California. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Bernie Miklasz, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tune: Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
Tune: The Long Run by The Eagles
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Tune: Rattlesnake Highway by John Fogerty
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle (A's Beat)
Tune: The Kids are Alright by The Who

Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including Chicago White Sox recent struggles, Minnesota Twins unexpected pitching success, Billy Beane shocking baseball again in Oakland, Detroit Tigers bullpen woes still holding them back, injuries crushing the Atlanta Braves, and how Roger Clemens is only hurting himself. Miklasz discussed the St. Louis Cardinals including leading the National League Central, emphasis on strong defense, ahead of schedule on rebuilding, and how the clubhouse is filled with hungry players wanting their shot. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including leading the American League Central, Delmon Young continuing to develop, Carlos Gomez’s impact, and how the club is simply playing better than the rest of the division at present. Justice discussed Roger Clemens including his statements to the Houston Chronicle, how every time he talks he hurts himself, lack of support in Houston, no goodwill left for Clemens, his belief from talk to Andy Pettitte that he is no longer friends with Clemens, humorous Barry Bonds story from spring training, and how reality much hit home with Clemens soon. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including leading the National League East, Charlie Manuel’s 500th victory yesterday, Ryan Howard’s typical early season struggles, Chase Utley the premier second baseman in baseball, Pat Burrell’s impressive and consistent start to the season, and team missing Jimmy Rollins. Slusser discussed the Oakland A’s including how the team is scoring runs at a better clip this year, Emil Brown’s remarkable turnaround, how the Dan Haren trade has impacted the organization, background on Dana Eveland and Greg Smith, potential future trades of Joe Blanton and Huston Street, and our regular Bobby Crosby update.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Good Times Roll by The Cars
1:45 p.m.
The Long Run by The Eagles
2:25 p.m.
Rattlesnake Highway by John Fogerty
2:45 p.m.
The Kids are Alright by The Who