Long Gone

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk Vlad's payday from the Blue Jays. Should he have received more? Do the options work in his favor? The boys dive in. The Boston Red Sox have a documentary that dives deep into the team's ups and downs on and off the field. Jarren Duran's eye-opening reveal is discussed. Who are the early performers to start the season? Who are the disappointments s...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the first ACTUAL week of baseball. The winners, the losers, the eye-raisers, the disappointments-- they break it down! A new bat people are calling "Torpedo Bats" have smashed their way on the scene like the Kool-Aid Man. The Yankees and Elly De La Cruz put up video game numbers. Should these bats be banned? What are these things? The boys dive d...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys have their annual preview and prediction show. This year, Steve takes American League responsibilities and Michael takes National League responsibilities-- both boys highlighting top headlines, teams of note, top rookies, top sleepers, and hot takes! Afterwards, they complete a speed round of predictions that include division winners, league winners, w...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the Major League Baseball season opening up in Tokyo, Japan. The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Chicago Cubs but was it good baseball? Is it good for the sport to keep opening up the season overseas? The boys dive in. The Then & Now Series comes to another end this offseason, with the boys finishing up with selecting the top right fielders a...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys breakdown Gerrit Cole's season-ending injury and how it will affect the Yankees moving forward. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets a new record-breaking four-year deal. Does he deserve it? Where does he rank in not only the other managers of the league but all-time Dodgers managers? Afterwards, the boys continue on with the Then & Now Se...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys take a moment to talk about the future of the game and the future of the league. With technology influencing the game by means of robo-umps, pitch cams, and the pitch clock, the game is evolving and the boys give their takes on where they see the game and if it'll be the same game we remember years from now. MLBPA President Tony Clark came out last wee...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys are over the moon now that Spring Training has begun! The stories, the competitions, the battles, the unknown, the boys go all in for Spring Training. After nearly 50 years of being a famous clubhouse rule, the Yankees have now decided to let their players grow out their hair and facial hair. Have the Yanks gone soft? Is this not a big deal? The boys g...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys record their 200th episode! They kick off the special episode by discussing Alex Bregman spurning the Tigers to go with the Red Sox. Vlad Jr and the Blue Jays couldn't agree to terms this offseason, so Vlad said he'll test free agency in the offseason. What would a Vlad Jr deal look like and the Jays gonna let him walk? And they round out headlines wit...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, Steve vents his frustration with Alex Bregman and his decision. The boys discuss his possible suitors and raise the question: is it even worth it to sign him? 2025 Spring Training is here, and that means baseball is here! The boys discuss the lack thereof of storylines entering camp, and the state of both leagues as a whole. Afterwards, they quickly highlight C...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the Detroit Tigers re-signing Jack Flaherty to complete their rotation. This is clearly one of the strengths of Detroit coming into this season. The question is, will Alex Bregman sign with them next or not? The final two big free agents out there still are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. The boys dive into why they're still around and what it'll...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys breakdown some of the biggest prospects this season. Who are the next young risers to make a splash in the league? A kid recently was offered a crazy deal for a Topps Debut Patch Paul Skenes 1 of 1 card. Should the kid have took the offer or were the Pirates being cheap? The boys dive in. MLB the Show recently unveiled the cover athlete for 2025... and...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys first start out by paying homage to a broadcasting legend. Bob Uecker passed away last week. He was one of the few broadcasting personalities who was successful on and off the field. Tuesday, Cooperstown made their Hall of Fame announcement: Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are in! Let's be honest, Ichiro is the real headliner here, and with that...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys jump right into questions that have been bothering them this offseason. They've got that itch to answer! Questions that need answers before the season begins. The Then and Now series returns! This year the boys are selecting from the 1970s. As they always do, they begin the series with pitchers. The boys each select their top five. They then move over...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys start season five breaking down recent free agent signings such as Corbin Burnes burning the Orioles and Justin Verlander's swan song with the Giants. Unsigned free agents Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman still need homes. The boys discuss why they haven't been signed yet and figure what their real value is. Hold the phone, the A's are spending?? What will...

On this week's season finale episode of Long Gone, the boys finish season four by paying homage to another legend who passed this year, Rickey Henderson. Gone too soon. Sammy Sosa surprisingly popped up in the headlines again; this time with an awkward apology. The boys give their thoughts on this latest Sosa act. Like they do every season, the boys reveal their Christmas wish list for each MLB te...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the Kyle Tucker to the Cubs trade. Does this move set a clear path for what the Cubs are building and what the Astros are trying to get done this offseason? The Yankees lost out on Juan Soto, but they didn't let that get them down and continue to have the busiest offseason of any team. This leads into a larger discussion about another new st...

On this week's jam-packed episode of Long Gone, the boys dive head first into the craziness of Winter Meetings. A Christmas season of trades, signings and rumors galore! The Hall of Fame announced Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be inducted in the 2025 class. The boys give their thoughts on the newest entries by the (cue dramatic music) the Eras committee! As they do a few times a year, the boys e...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys reveal what Ohtani wants for Christmas... his damn cards back! While Ohtani can't get back the millions stolen from him by his former friend/interpreter, he can get back his baseball cards. Earlier this week, commissioner Rob Manfred made comments on a gimmicky change to the game he calls "The Golden At-Bat Rule". If you're a fan of Manfred, you might...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani's place in history now that they have won multiple MVP awards. The offseason is starting to pick up steam, and with the recent low and high radar moves that have happened, they seem to be sneaky impressive, to say the least. It's Thanksgiving week, and like every year the boys each give what they are thankful fo...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give their thoughts on current MLB award winners thus far. Some no-brainers, head-scratchers, and even one notable disrespect to add. The 2025 Hall of Fame ballot has been released. Ichiro and CC Sabathia headline the upcoming first-timers to appear on the ballot, and the boys make some early predictions. Ted Williams' 1946 MVP award recently sold for...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss Tarik Skubal's rejection of Detroit's first offer. Is this a good or bad sign? The boys dive in. The Marlins hired their new manager to replace Skip Schumaker. It's a very parallel hire that doesn't move the needle. The boys ponder, where the Marlins future lie. Better late than never, it's the final episode of the year for the Forgotten Series...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys decompress from the blowout that was the World Series. Nevertheless, congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers! Now it's out with 2024 and in with 2025. What are the biggest offseason rumors and what teams are in the mix for this year's top free agents? The boys walk through some of the scenarios. This leads to their 2025 Power Rankings. Michael and S...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the World Series spanking the Dodgers are giving the Yankees. The Dodgers seem to be a juggernaut that could be a wrecking crew for years to come. Game 1 was one for the books but the rest of the series is clearly going Los Angeles' way. It's that time of year again, the boys unveil their Long Gone season awards! They added a few more categories...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the AL and NL championship series, and what inevitably led to the east coast/west coast matchup of the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. The two have a historic rivalry that spans decades. The Dodgers are riding on a high into the series, but their hearts will be heavy doing so, as their former great on the field and in the broadcasting booth ha...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the divisional and championship rounds which turns into a conversation about the state of the Phillies organization. Where do they go from here? It's clear they can't win the big one, and President Dave Dombroski looks to make serious changes. What could be in store for the seemingly failed super team? Tropicana Field took a massive amount of damage dur...