Long Gone

In this episode, the boys give huge props to Big Papi, who is baseball's latest Hall of Fame inductee. They discuss his great career, and what he meant to the game and the communities he lived in. The boys also talk about other players on the ballot this year who missed out. They squeeze in a little current MLB news after, of the Chicago White Sox signing start Oscar Colas, who is being refer...

The boys are going stir crazy with the MLB Lockout. They discuss and vent about the frequently asked questions about the main points of the Lockout and what could break the dam toward a solution. Afterwards, they become confused as to how Brad Ausmus scored another coaching job. International Signings have passed and the Yankees and Nationals have come out on top with the two best prospects in thi...

The boys start this week's show talking about the death of everyone's favorite TV dad Bob Saget, and the impact he had on their generation and also how bad of a National Anthem singer he was. After, they discuss the need for urgency in this slow-moving MLB Lockout and what needs to be done, and done quickly, before pitchers and catchers report. Is this the year Curt Schilling finally get...

Happy New Year everyone, the boys are back! They begin the show talking about what they did during the holidays. After, they discuss the surprise retirement trend that's been going on now that Kyle Seager and Cameron Maybin have joined Buster Posey in retirement. Ken Rosenthal's contract was not renewed due to his comments on the commish and the boys debate his future. Good news hits the...

We'll see you in 2022 with season 2! From all of us at the Long Gone Podcast have a Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year! Thanks for continuing to listen to us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we inch closer to Christmas, the boys don't let the the Lockout get them down. They dive right into the recently released Top 100 prospect lists. They discuss who is on the rise, who is falling, and who will be making their MLB debuts in 2022. After, the boys put one special need on every team's Christmas wish list for the upcoming 2022 season. They round out the show with Collection...

This week the boys rant of their disappointment of MLB's Lockout. They discuss the negotiation points and where the two sides go from here. After, they rave about the early Hall of Famer nods from the Early Baseball and Golden Era Committees. Good Lord, the Mets manager hiring process is a game show! How the hell did Brad Ausmus get an interview ?? After jumping off that carousel, they head t...

The boys jump right into two big topics that are happening this week: the MLB Lockout & Free Agency. They discuss the points the league and players union are negotiating over as well as the worthiness of the whole thing. After, they discuss the insane free agency signings. This leads into the boys debating whether Javier Baez is a good fit for the Detroit Tigers and what he will bring to the t...

The boys kick off Thanksgiving with a little rant about Ohtani's unanimous decision for MVP. After, they discuss the pros and cons of Carlos Correa's potential signing to Detroit. Speaking of pay days, they speak on Wander Franco's recent extension and round out the headline talk with some predictions on 2022's Hall of Fame Inductions. The boys then put their GM hats on once ag...

This week the boys discuss the upcoming 2022 Hall of Fame ballot and the new faces we'll see for the first time and the old ones we'll see for possibly the very last time. They debate whether certain players should be inducted over others. After, they hire themselves as General Managers of four Major League franchises to turn them around and discuss the moves they would make and how each...

This week the boys discuss the finalists for the MLB awards that were recently announced and predict who will take home the accolades. They then follow this up with giving out their own awards for this past season. You don't want to miss it! They round out the show with collection corner and some quotes about the late-great Bob Gibson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The boys waited an extra day to bring you an episode (sorry for poor audio half way through) so they can talk about the new WS champs the Atlanta Braves. What went right for them? What went wrong for the Astros? The boys get to the bottom of it. Right before they began the episode, the surprising news broke about Buster Posey's retirement announcement. The boys talk about the legend that is M...

This week the boys preview the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. They discuss what both teams will need to do to win. Looking back at the NLCS, Steve calls out Max Scherzer's noodle arm and his letting the Dodgers down, which leads to a deep discussion about the future of pitching in the MLB and how this generation of pitchers are going to be very different...

This week the boys discuss the two most unlikely teams on the verge of a World Series bid-- the Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves-- and why they are having success. When they talk about the Astros, they can't help but mention the latest news about Justin Verlander's first pitch debacle. Feeling nostalgic after, they then reveal their all-time favorite postseason heroes in baseball hi...

This week the boys discuss the ongoing postseason battles, which leaves them wondering: are the Red Sox really this good? They talk about the choke jobs of the Rays, young White Sox and the tease that was the Brewers this year. Rumors of the Astros cheating are in full bloom again, which the boys shoot down immediately and give their takes on who this Astros team really are. Also, they have to dis...

This week the boys discuss the upcoming postseason, and give their predictions. After, they look back on the 2021 season and each pick who they think were the best players, followed by who they believe are teams to watch out for in 2022 and who will still be bottom-dweller teams. They round out the show with a little humble bragging by newest fantasy baseball champ Michael, who looks back on his s...

This week the boys discuss Joe Maddon's plea for the Angels front office to get him some pitching help; something they've never totally had in their history. After, they go over the heated playoff push, particularly the teams vying for the wild cards to the very end. The boys then break down the best September prospects that were called up, who give their respected teams a glimpse into t...

This week the boys discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' legit rise to relevancy again this season as they look to lock up one of the wild card spots. They discuss what Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr's heated moment was really about, and debate how Tony LaRussa and Dusty Baker's styles influence the younger managers in today's game. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory...

In their third and final episode of the Forgotten Series for this summer, the boys discuss polarizing great Dick Allen. From his humble beginnings to his outspoken nature and conflicted persona, to him being traded to team after team, Dick Allen might very well be the best player you've never heard about. He passed away in 2020, leaving everyone wondering why isn't he in the Hall of Fame...

This week the boys ponder all the pitching injuries this year, then predict what to expect in September. Among these questions are: Will Shohei Ohtani reach 50 home runs? Will Aaron Judge and Juan Soto end the year batting below or over .300? Can Joey Gallo strikeout 200 times...again?!? And who will make the post season. Many questions, plenty of answers! They round out he show with Fantasy Facto...

The boys discuss the hilarious, yet, troubling incidents that led to Mets fans booing their own players and players booing their own fans. After, they ponder the possibility of the Angels without Mike Trout for the rest of the season, then they dive into their Top-10 Prospects list right now. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and debate a future without Topps rookie cards. Hosted on...

The boys rave about Miguel Cabrera finally joining the 500 Home Run Club, which leads to them debating who, out of the current players, will be the next to enter the elusive club. After, they have a heated discussion about the historic move MLB made last week when they ended their 70-year run with Topps. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

The boys breakdown D-Backs pitcher Tyler Gilbert's first start/first no-no and how big of a deal it is. After, they discuss the spectacle that was the Field of Dreams game and ponder the 2022 plans for the location. In the heart of the episode, each of the boys list their top five greatest baseball announcers of All-Time, and then they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and surprising Co...

The boys talk USA just missing Gold, Scherzer's Debut and Omar Vizqel's fall from grace. They get chills talking about the upcoming Field of Dreams game on August 12th, which they agree is good for baseball. This leads to discussing Mike Trout turning 30 and predicting what the back half of his career will look like. Does he have enough to join the legendary ranks of Willie Mays, Hank Aa...

The boys talk Kumar Rocker's future after being drafted and then surprisingly not signed by the Mets, and then ponder America's possible elimination from the Olympics. The trade deadline was one of the biggest of all time, so of course the boys have to give their trade and grades for all team deals that happened. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and some classic trends happen...