Entries from May 2007
Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, June 6th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Bob Nightengale, USA Today Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Marty Noble, MLB.com (Mets Beat)
Song: New York City by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune (White Sox Beat)
Song: Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ray Ratto, San Francisco Chronicle
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Lynn Henning, Detroit News
Song: Think by Aretha Franklin
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Nightengale discussed national headlines including his chat with Gary Sheffield about his comments in GQ Magazine, Barry Bonds slump and health, and the New York Yankees. Noble discussed the New York Mets including this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Carlos Delgado, and Pedro Martinez pitching off the mound yesterday. Gonzales discussed the Chicago White Sox including the bullpen shuffle, Jermaine Dye being on the trade block, and Kenny Williams work ahead to improve the roster. Ratto discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds struggles, Oakland focusing on Detroit and Cleveland for the American League Wild Card, Jason Kendall’s struggles, and Mike Piazza’s return to catch some on account of Jack Cust. Henning discussed the Detroit Tigers including Gary Sheffield, Kenny Rogers, and the economic issues facing inner city baseball.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
New York City by Delbert McClinton
1:45 p.m.
Slip Away by Clarence Carter
2:25 p.m.
Think by Aretha Franklin
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
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Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, June 5th edition of Baseball Beat. Charley Steiner has a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers, so Chuck Wilson will be hosting today. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Neyer, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Adam Rubin, New York Daily News (Mets Beat)
1:45 p.m.
Guest: John Romano, St. Petersburg Times
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rob Bradford, Boston Herald
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Greg Couch, Chicago Sun-Times
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Joseph Reaves, Arizona Republic
Guest Summaries:
Neyer discussed national headlines including Gary Sheffield’s comments and the 162 game season. Rubin discussed the New York Mets including this week’s series with the Philadelphia Phillies, Tom Glavine, and Omar Minaya’s feelings about Sheffield’s comments. Romano discussed the Tampa Bay Devil Rays including his thoughts on the club taking David Price with the first pick in the MLB Draft on Thursday. He also briefly discussed Elijah Dukes. Bradford discussed the Boston Red Sox including the road trip west following the evening game on Sunday night at home. He also discussed Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, and the bullpen. Couch discussed the Chicago Cubs including Carlos Zambrano, Michael Barrett, Lou Pinella, and his belief the Cubs will still win the National League Central. He also discussed the Chicago White Sox including yesterday’s bullpen shake-up and his thoughts that Ozzie Guillen does not have enough to work with on the club’s roster. Reaves discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s traditional “June Swoon”. He also discussed Barry Bonds pursuit of Hank Aaron’s record.
Charley Steiner will be back hosting Wednesday edition of Baseball Beat from San Diego, California.
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Here is the rundown for the Monday, June 4th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Scott Miller, CBSSportsline.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Mike Vaccaro, New York Post
Song: Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hoynes, Cleveland Plain-Dealer (Indians Beat)
Song: Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Rick Telander, Chicago Sun-Times
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Bob Ryan, Boston Globe
Song: Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lyle Spencer, MLB.com (Angels Beat)
Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Guest Summaries:
Miller discussed national headlines including his Monday column the Weekend Buzz as well as managers going ballistic in games over the weekend. Vaccaro discussed the New York Yankees including taking two of three in Boston and Roger Clemens injury. He also gave his thoughts on his employer, New York Post, reporting the Alex Rodriguez alleged infidelity story last week. There is a long cut in sound bytes on their discussion about the New York Post and the report. Hoynes discussed the Cleveland Indians and last weekend’s series with the Detroit Tigers as well as how rare it is to have winning teams in Detroit and Cleveland at the same time. He also stood by his pre-season prediction of the Indians finishing in fourth place in the American League Central. Telander discussed the Chicago Cubs including Friday afternoon’s fight between Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett and Lou Pinella’s Saturday on-field tirade. Ryan discussed the Boston Red Sox including losing last weekend’s series to the Yankees in Boston. He also briefly discussed J.D. Drew’s lack of production and injury. Spencer discussed the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including yesterday’s walk-off home run and this week’s series with the Minnesota Twins.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight
1:45 p.m.
Still The Same by Bob Seger
2:25 p.m.
Catch Us If You Can by Dave Clark Five
2:45 p.m.
Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Charley Steiner will be off on Tuesday for a travel day with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chuck Wilson will be hosting Tuesday’s edition of Baseball Beat.
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Here is the rundown for the Friday, June 1st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Jayson Stark, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Neil Best, Newsday
Song: Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Horrigan, Boston Herald
Song: Runaway by Del Shannon
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:25 p.m.
Guest: James Carville, CNN; Host, 60/20 Sports
Song: We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
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Song: You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Stark discussed his new book The Stark Truth including Andruw Jones, who he considers overrated. He also chatted about national headlines including the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story, New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox. Best discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story including the ramifications on media and how the sports department had nothing to do with the story. He also discussed the YES Network first year covering a losing team in the New York Yankees and how they cover it fairly when the team owns the network. Horrigan discussed the Boston Red Sox including this weekend’s series with the New York Yankees and Roger Clemens first start of the season on Monday instead of this weekend. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks winning streak and being in a three-way tie for first in the National League West. He also discussed this weekend’s series in New York with the Mets. Carville discussed national headlines including the Washington Nationals rebuild and passed on a rumor that the club will be very interested in Torii Hunter as a free agent this off-season.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
1:45 p.m.
Runaway by Del Shannon
2:25 p.m.
We Can Talk by The Band
2:45 p.m.
You Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
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Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 31st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Paul White, Sports Weekly
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Wolf Blitzer, CNN
Song: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Brewers Beat)
Song: Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ted Leitner, Broadcaster, San Diego Padres
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Murray Chass, New York Times
Song: Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Lavelle E. Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune (Twins Beat)
Song: I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
Guest Summaries:
White discussed national headlines including the journalistic aspect, or lack thereof, related to the Alex Rodriguez/New York Post story. They debated the lack of merits in reporting the alleged infidelity and how it will affect the relationship between players and media. Blitzer discussed national headlines including his beloved Washington Nationals and the upcoming Presidential debate that he will moderate. Haudricourt discussed the Milwaukee Brewers and the miserable National League Central. He jokingly mentioned how the Brewers being on an off-day last week and gained a half game on every team in the division. Leitner discussed the San Diego Padres including the mediocre NL Central compared to the NL West two years ago. He also discussed Sandy Alderson, Moneyball, and the club’s acquisition of Heath Bell in the off-season. Chass discussed the New York Post/Alex Rodriguez story and its journalistic implications in New York and sports media. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including the club’s sweep of the Chicago White Sox and Joe Mauer’s return from the disabled list.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon
1:45 p.m.
Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly
2:25 p.m.
Why Me by Delbert McClinton
2:45 p.m.
I Will Not Go Quietly by Don Henley
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Here is the rundown for the Wednesday, May 30th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Buster Olney, ESPN.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune
Song: Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Henry Schulman, San Francisco Chronicle (Giants Beat)
Song: Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Buzz Bissinger, Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Dave Sims, Broadcaster, Seattle Mariners
Song: You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Paul Hagen, Philadelphia Daily News
Song: Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
Guest Summaries:
Olney discussed national headlines including Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees, his piece on Kevin Youkilis and Wade Boggs comparisons in today’s blog, and his take on the New York Post piece on Alex Rodriguez. Rogers discussed his piece on players with off-field troubles including Elijah Dukes. Schulman discussed the San Francisco Giants and Barry Bonds in New York this week as well as last night’s balked loss by closer Armando Benitez. Bissinger discussed national headlines including the St. Louis Cardinals, Josh Hancock, and Tony LaRussa. He also discussed his piece on Kerry Wood that will be published this weekend in the New York Times’ Play Magazine. Sims discussed the Seattle Mariners including this week’s series in Anaheim. Hagen discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including the club finally reaching .500, last weekend’s sweep in Atlanta, and their losses in Arizona this week.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m
Bad Bad Boy by John Fogerty
1:45 p.m.
Down on Me by Janis Joplin
2:25 p.m.
You Keep Me Hanging On by Supremes
2:45 p.m.
Old Weakness by Delbert McClinton
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Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, May 29th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Mel Antonen, USA Today
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle
Song: Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Tom Hamilton, Broadcaster, Cleveland Indians
Song: Showdown by Elo
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Rosenthal, XM’s MLB Insider; FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Tyler Kepner, New York Times (Yankees Beat)
Song: Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Jack Corrigan, Broadcaster, Colorado Rockies
Song: When You’re Hot, You’re Hot by Jerry Reed
Guest Summaries:
Antonen discussed national headlines including the New York Yankees struggles, Roger Clemens, and Toronto Blue Jays. Justice discussed the Houston Astros and their eight game losing streak. Hamilton discussed the Cleveland Indians including the weekend sweep in Detroit and this week’s series in Boston. Rosenthal discussed national headlines including the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and future trade possibilities. Kepner discussed the New York Yankees including George Steinbrenner, Brian Cashman, Joe Torre, and Roger Clemens. Corrigan discussed the Colorado Rockies and their six game winning streak.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Free Falling by Tom Petty
1:45 p.m.
Showdown by Elo
2:25 p.m
Its All Over Now by Rod Stewart
2:45 p.m.
When You’re Hot, You’re Hot by Jerry Reed
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Here is the rundown for the Friday, May 25th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Chris Wheeler, Broadcaster, Philadelphia Phillies
Song: This Wheel’s on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Mario Impemba, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
Song: When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Mark Kriegel, FoxSports.com
2:25 p.m.
Guest: George Will, Washington Post; Newsweek
Song: I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
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Song: Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
Guest Summaries:
Donovan discussed national headlines including John Smoltz 200th win, Andruw Jones struggles, St. Louis Cardinals woes, and his piece today on the Cleveland Indians. Wheeler discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including his arrival in Atlanta at 4:30 a.m. this morning after last night’s extra innings loss in Florida and the bench clearing almost fight. Impemba discussed the Detroit Tigers including yesterday’s 12-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He also discussed calling games with Ernie Harwell last night and tonight. Kriegel discussed his new national columnist position with FoxSports.com. He also discussed Barry Bonds, Commissioner Bud Selig, and other national topics. Will discussed national headlines including Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron’s home run record, whether the Commissioner should be at the event, and how there is a higher standard in baseball as opposed to other professional sports.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
This Wheel’s on Fire by The Band
1:45 p.m.
When This Battle is Over by Delaney and Bonnie
2:25
I Will, I Will by The Beatles
2:45 p.m.
Talk Too Much by Joe Jones
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Baseball Beat is off on Memorial Day, but we’re back on Tuesday. Have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
Categories: Charley Steiner
Here is the rundown for the Thursday, May 24th edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner. All times eastern:
1:05 p.m.
Guest: Ken Davidoff, Newsday
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Joe Simpson, Broadcaster, Atlanta Braves
Song: With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Guest: Steve Gilbert, MLB.com (Diamondbacks Beat)
Song: Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Frank DeFord, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Steve Schrippa, Actor, Sopranos
Song: Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler
2:45 p.m.
Guest: Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal
Song: Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
Guest Summaries:
Davidoff discussed the New York Yankees including his piece today on Jason Giambi and the conclusion of this week’s Red Sox/Yankees series. Simpson discussed the Atlanta Braves including John Smoltz going for win number 200 tonight against Tom Glavine. Gilbert discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the latest on Randy Johnson’s injury and the hot/cold streaks of the club. DeFord discussed his new book The Entitled as well as national headlines including Barry Bonds and the media’s attention on Major League Baseball compared to other professional sports. Schrippa discussed the Sopranos as well as his passion for his beloved New York Yankees. Ocker discussed the Cleveland Indians including their current woes in Kansas City this week.
Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
With a Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles
1:45 p.m.
Crawling Kind Snake by The Doors
2:25 p.m.
Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler
2:45 p.m.
Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison
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