Long Gone

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss season endings with a couple of manager firings and early rumors begin. Miguel Cabrera, Adam Wainwright, Joey Votto, and Zack Greinke said their goodbyes to the sport that raised them, and the boys say their goodbyes as well. Legendary knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield passed away this week and the boys pay tribute to the Boston icon. It's that...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys start off by paying homage to the best hot corner to ever play the game, Brooks Robinson, who passed away at 86. Afterwards, they discuss two of the biggest stars in the 2010s, who were neck and neck in multiple MVP races not so long ago. Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera. While Trout is trying to find a second life in his career, Miggy is closing the book...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, it's that time of year again. Teams are clinching and the postseason picture is getting clearer. The boys dive in. After giving props to Adam Wainwright and his 200th win, and giving an update on Ohtani's status, they discuss the Rays approval for their new stadium. What will their new home look like? Anything is better than Tropicana Field! The end of the seas...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the possible exit of Mike Trout as a Los Angeles Angel. Last week the team came out and revealed they might be willing to trade the 32-year old. Where could he land if so? Following this, the boys talk the amazing Wild Card race and follow that up with record talk of Julio Rodriguez's 30-30 season, Ronald Acuna Jr. nearing 40-40 and Matt Olson clo...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the flaccid hiring that was the White Sox's new GM Chris Getz. Julio Urias was arrested recently. How will this affect the Dodgers title push? Afterwards, the boys discuss the Texas showdown of the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers as both vie for AL West supremacy. In the last Forgotten Series of the year, the boys talk about one-time star...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys look back at the career that was Stephen Strasburg's. From first ever pick by the Nationals to a World Series champion, what is his legacy? Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear might cost him millions. The boys break down his value now and even consider the Angels' latest moves as a sign of things to come. With the Halos throwing trade deadline acquisitions to the fire,...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk a tale of three different owners. One who called up hot-hitting prospect Nolan Schanuel-- 40 days after drafting him-- in a desperate move to salvage Shohei Ohtani's season; the other is atop of the AL East with a young core of players who he doesn't want to extend their contacts, and finally a former winning owner who is second fiddle in Chicago...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the Mets' comments of Justin Verlander being a diva when he was there, and on the other side of the spectrum, Wander Franco has been shut down from all baseball activities as he deals with potential damning claims that might derail his career. Afterward, the boys break down MLB's new Top 100 Prospects list. There are risers, fallers, sleepers, and...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys get into the mess that is the Chicago White Sox's culture that was revealed by a former player. Afterwards, they talk about Shane McClanahan's devastating injury that will certainly hurt Tampa's postseason run, and former Philly World Series MVP Cole Hamels calls it a career. Following that, they break down the brawl between Jose Ramirez and Tim Anders...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys dive in on the Trade Deadline. The Angels went all in for a last hurrah with Shohei Ohtani, while the Mets decided to blow things up. In one of the more surprising moves, they sent Justin Verlander back to the Astros, who look to make a run in the AL West. Speaking of their new rotation, Framber Valdez threw a no-no, giving no doubts to how Houston's pitching...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys start out talking about the hot AL East. The Rays and Orioles are in a dead heat. Who will take the crown? Trade rumors galore are league-wide now that we inch closer to the deadline. Justin Verlander being moved is the latest rumor. The San Francisco Giants have shown heavy interest. Will he waive his no-trade clause to go to the Bay? After the headli...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys bring back the topic of the Shohei Ohtani trade market now that talks have heated up. The Angels are falling further and further down in the AL West standings, and now suddenly Ohtani's future with them is up in the air. The boys discuss what the market looks like for the two-way phenom. In the AL East, the Yanks are having a hell of a time keeping up...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap one of the best times of the year: All-Star week! From the Futures Game, to the MLB Draft to the red carpet to the Home Run Derby, and finally landing on the All-Star Game, it was truly a good time. We saw Vlad Jr. win the derby, then the next day the improbable hero Elias Diaz took home MVP honors... but before all that was the MLB Draft. This l...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys go over and critique the recent All-Star rosters that were voted in. There's a whole lotta good and definitely some head-scratching selections. Nevertheless, the boys give their predictions of the upcoming game. Even more so than the game, the boys are hella excited for the Home Run Derby. They breakdown this year's participants and reveal their predic...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk LSU's championship run in the College World Series. Led by future top-three draft picks Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes, this series has shown that college baseball is more pure than college football and basketball. The Cardinals and Cubs kicked off their rival series in London last week. While the Cubs won the series, it's tough to think how better t...

On this week's episode, the boys talk the Reds' take over of the NL Central. This leads to a larger discussion about how the NL Central is one of baseball's weakest divisions. Over in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays are the first team in the entire league to reach 50 wins. And the fact that they're doing it with a lower payroll without household names is nothing short of astonishing. Could they ha...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss rookie Elly De La Cruz's burst onto the MLB landscape and the Reds' potential. Last year had a plethora of rookies that took the league by storm. Who are the next ones? The All-Star game is less than a month away. The boys breakdown who are the top vote-getters at the moment. Afterwards, they play a new game called "Who Am I?" The boys each giv...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss what Albert Pujols' new job as assistant to the commissioner (Rob Manfred) really means. They ponder if it could be a play for a future CBA agreement, which would put Albert Pujols in a unique position as the middleman. This leads the boys to complain about how bad contracts like Jacob DeGrom and every Padres contract hurts the league and could...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give props to the Texas Rangers and their dominance so far. Is this for real? Afterwards, they discuss pitchers Liam Hendricks and Mike Soroka's long-awaited return from the IL. One is coming back into a good situation while the other... not so much. The Forgotten Series is back this summer, and the boys start it off with one forgotten star, who should...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about the shuffled deck that is the Dodgers rotation. With their best arms either on the IL or on paternity leave, this leaves their rotation the weakest part of their squad that could affect their running in the NL West. At first, Trea Turner's troubles at the plate was brushed off as new team jitters. Now we're looking to June and he's still a d...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk recent power rankings that were released. There are teams they love and some they feel don't belong in the top-10. Afterwards, they discuss the new D1 recruiting rules for college baseball. Rules, that while on the outside seem harmless, could affect families in more ways than one. The boys can't help bring up the disappointment that was the NBA d...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the college sports betting scandal in Alabama, Ohio and Iowa that led to one coach's firing and a whole list of potential terminations down the road in the coming weeks. The boys also talk the cons of NIL deals and mixing sports betting in the collegiate and pro worlds. Afterwards, they highlight recently passed great Vida Blue's career. This brin...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about the Oakland Athletics becoming the Las Vegas Athletics now that they've purchased land in Nevada. This could totally change the franchise's losing ways... or not. Michael is extra happy this week as his fantasy players Tim Anderson and Bryce Harper are off the IL. Will they help their own teams out of the gutter? College Baseball is underway...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys debate whether the Pittsburgh Pirates' success is real, or if the bottom is going to drop out on them eventually. From the prodigal son Andrew McCutchen returning to his first team now older and wiser, to the impressive prospect play after top youngster Oneil Cruz went down, to Mitch Keller's development into an ace and Drew Maggi making his MLB debut...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss what everyone is talking about in baseball this week: the Ohtani v.s. Judge matchup. Did people forget that Trout still plays for the Angels and that Ohtani isn't even pitching in this series? The boys discuss the matchup and how off-target the marketing is for this week's games. Following that they talk about a tale of two players: one who got...