Baseball Beat: Tuesday, July 1st

Here is the rundown for the Tuesday, July 1st edition of Baseball Beat with Charley Steiner live from Houston, Texas.  All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Gordon Edes, Boston Globe (Red Sox Beat)
1:35 p.m.
Guest: Tom Candiotti, Broadcaster, Arizona Diamondbacks
2:05 p.m.
Guest: John Donovan, Sports Illustrated
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle (A’s Beat)
2:45 p.m.
Guest: La Velle Neal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Guest Summaries:
Edes discussed the Boston Red Sox including this week’s series with the Tampa Bay Rays, Rays dramatic improvement at home, Justin Masterson’s impending demotion for Clay Buchholz’s return, Troy Percival’s impact on the Rays, Jason Varitek’s age catching up to him, and the Manny Ramirez scuffle in Houston. Candiotti discussed the Arizona Diamondbacks including the club’s June swoon, offensive struggles hindering their win-loss record, recent signs of life at the plate, and how the team is built to play low scoring games. Donovan discussed national headlines including his coverage in St. Petersburg this week, Ray beginning to gain local fan support, belief that Tampa Bay could go all the way, and how acquiring veterans last year began the turnaround. Slusser discussed the Oakland A’s continuing to compete in the American League West, success of pitching staff keeping them contending, and this week’s series with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Neal discussed the Minnesota Twins including their recent win streak, fundamentals leading the way, and this week’s series with the Detroit Tigers.

Tunes Summary:
1:25 p.m.
Runaway by Del Shannon
2:25 p.m.
Still the Same by Bob Seger
2:45 p.m.
Let’s Hang On by The Four Seasons

Updated: 2:58 p.m.