Long Gone

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the MLB draft and the teams that scored on picks and others that were head-scratching selections. They talk top prospects and their outlooks as well. They continue on recapping the much needed fix to the Home Run Derby and the All-Star game itself. Afterwards, the boys each pick three teams that had a killer first half and reveal their grades. An...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the All-Star selections for the American and National Leagues. This leads into trade deadline rumors, which puts Mikey on a rant about why it's asinine for the Detroit Tigers to even consider trading their ace Tarik Skubal. Afterwards, the boys choose their top-five All-Star snubs, and their top sleepers poised for a hell of a second-half th...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the plethora of injuries that have plagued MLB and fantasy teams alike this year. Recently, Mookie Betts went down, Clayton Kershaw is having a hard time coming back, Max Scherzer is ailing after latest start and the injuries keep on coming in waves. Last week, MLB celebrated its annual specialty game between the Giants and Cardinals at the...

On this week's special episode of Long Gone, the boys pay homage to baseball's greatest player, who passed away on June 18th of 2024 at the age of 93: Willie Mays. In his illustrious 23-year career, the Say Hey Kid amassed 3,293 hits, 660 home runs, 2,068 runs, 1,909 RBIs and had a lifetime .301/.384/.557. He was twice a MVP winner, won Rookie of the Year in 1951, was a 12x Gold Glove winner and w...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, Michael reveals his first 2024 MLB mock draft of the year. He gives us his first 10 picks and highlights some potential steals that could happen in the first round. Afterwards, the boys reveal their top-five power rankings right now and explain why. There are some new kings of the hill and teams that could become a problem in the postseason. It's that time of y...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive right into the suspensions and one lifetime blacklist that was handed down by the league earlier this week. Is this a sign of things to come for not only baseball, but all of sports? The Detroit Tigers announced recently that in conjunction with Jim Leyland's Cooperstown bid, that they will also retire his #10 in Comerica. The boys have mixed feel...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the effect Ronald Acuna's injury will have on the Braves. Afterwards, they praise the MLB's decision to force polarizing ump Angel Hernandez into retirement. Out of nowhere the league also announced they will merge MLB and Negro League stats. There are now new all-time leaders in various categories. Is this good for bad for baseball? In homage...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk early MVP races and go over the Blue Jays rumors of a possible reset mode happening soon. Afterwards, they kick off their annual Forgotten Series with their first player of this 2024 season: Nomar Garciaparra. At one time, Nomar was considered a top-3 shortstop in the league along with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. The three made the American Le...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys debate whether the Phillies are legit or not. They're currently in first in the NL East, two games above the Braves. Is Ronald Acuna Jr.'s lackluster play so far this season the reason the Phils sit atop the division? Pittsburgh's top prospect Paul Skenes recently made his debut. While the LSU phenom has a lot to work on, there is no doubt he can throw...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give praise to the best pitcher in baseball from Japan... Not Yamamoto.... Shota Imanaga! In six starts, he's proven to be the most valuable Chicago Cub, and there's no one close. Afterwards, the boys predict some team fire sales in the near future, and who out of those players up for grabs would they want on what teams. Every team has a Batman and Rob...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the gut-wrenching reality that is the second-half of Mike Trout's career. It was recently announced he has torn his MCL and will be out for much of the season. After, Michael gives us a little preview of the top prospects in this year's draft and the names you need to know, which leads into a larger discussion about former top prospect Spencer Torkels...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys go right to New York and try to figure out what the hell is wrong with Aaron Judge. He looks nothing like years past. Then they jet over to LA to spread a little panic about the Yoshinobu Yamamoto situation. Is it a potential bust situation or is this just early-season jitters? We're just about a month into the season and it's as good of a time as any...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the next chapter in the Ohtani scandal. His translator Ippei Mizuhara was recently charged with stealing funds from his employer. Something doesn't smell right... After, they debate about another pitcher that went down with Tommy John-- Spencer Strider. Are the Braves toast without him? Are there signs that the Braves are fugazee? It's that tim...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into the latest complaints by the MLBPA. They break down what they feel are the real reasons the players union is nitpicking over the pitch clock. The Yanks and Pirates are two of the hottest teams in baseball. Are they built to last? The league's top prospect Jackson Holliday is going to be making his debut at age 20. The boys discuss what he'll...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give their instant reactions to the Opening Week of the 2024 season. It's been full of surprises, with certain teams and players having rough starts out of the gate, and others who are taking their games to a whole other level. Let's chill and not overact as the boys dive in. There was a seemingly under-the-radar jersey controversy this season that was...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys start the show discussing the Ohtani news they left off with last week that only grew bigger since! Ohtani's interpreter is in big trouble, but something doesn't smell right about this. The boys give their thoughts. Their Free Agent competition has come to a... weird conclusion. Tune in to see who won the offseason predictions. Afterwards, they recap t...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys can finally confirm that Blake Snell has signed with a team; a team they didn't see coming. Afterwards, the boys are still scratching their heads wondering what the hell the Cardinals are doing? From a lukewarm offseason to doubling down on manager, Oliver Marmol, are Cards fans in for another bottom-feeder season? The Then & Now series is winding...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the season is just about here and teams are still tinkering with their final rosters. One roster that will be tinkered with is the Yankees, as Gerrit Cole has been sidelined for 1-2 months. What can't Mookie Betts do? He was the best right fielder in the game not long ago. On top of being announced earlier this year to become the Dodgers new second baseman, whi...

On this week's episode of Long Gone the boys give a glimpse on what to expect for the first Spring Breakout ever next week. The prospects will take center stage. Zack Wheeler has signed a big ass extension with the Phillies. Will it be worth it? Some injuries have started to plague teams early on, nothing new, but the Braves might be treading lightly with Ronald Acuna Jr., who has been dealing wit...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys celebrate the Cody Bellinger signing with the Cubs. Chicago now brings one of their centerpieces back and could be a favorite in the NL Central. Mets went all in on Kodai Senga and now their ace is going to see some time on the IL to start the season. Are the Mets doomed? Fantasy Baseball is back and the boys give some early strategies. Two seconds might not...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about commissioner Rob Manfred's announcement that 2029 will be his final year and bring up some of his potential successors. Michael gets heated when talking about the Los Angeles Angels culture, which leads into an overall discussion about this generation of players in general. The Then & Now series continues with third basemen. The boys rev...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys are happy to announce that pitchers and catchers have reported for Spring Training. That means the season isn't far away! Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell and Matt Chapman, among other top free agents, have yet to be signed. Are teams just not trusting enough? The boys break down what could be some prove-it deals on the horizon. This past week former GM of...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the latest trade that sent Corbin Burnes to the Orioles. Are the Brewers in rebuild mode? A string of deals happened over the week: Clayton Kershaw is going back to the Dodgers and Bobby Witt Jr. and Jose Altuve's contracts were extended. The boys dive into the deals and future outlooks. Afterwards, they continue their Then & Now series...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about some offseason movement... barely. John P. Angelos finally gave up and sold the Baltimore Orioles. What will they look like now? Are the new owners going to spend? MLB the Show video game has a new cover athlete. It seems like a missed opportunity, but we'll see. Afterwards, the boys continue the Then & Now series, this week revealing th...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys get real about the Hall of Fame. They put Joe Mauer and Todd Helton's nod under a microscope. Afterwards, the boys talk about teams that need to make an impact in free agency, and those who've been mostly asleep at the wheel thus far; one being the Miami Marlins. Where have they been this offseason? With the impressive push they made in the NL East las...