Long Gone

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys break down this week's International signings. One thing is obvious, the San Diego Padres are not screwing around with nabbing the top prospects in back-to-back years. How does the rest of the league stack up? Like last year, we need answers to some serious questions before the season starts and the boys go all out. Are the Yanks gonna suck again? With Ohtani...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys decide it's time to have that talk about what the hell is going on with this offseason! From the inflated contracts, to the nothingness that was the Winter Meetings, to the slow and uninspired free agent signings so far, this has been a head-scratcher of an offseason. Is there collusion happening since the new CBA was signed in 2023? If so, did the Dod...

On this week's Season 4 Premiere episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about the problems with paying pitchers, like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, over $100 Million. This begs the question about the big signing, are the Los Angeles Dodgers flaunting their huge pockets, or is this actually a smart move? The boys then reveal their own New Year's resolutions, and afterwards they each pick three of the best MLB m...

On this season three finale episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about their Christmas and New Year's plans. They then talk about two injured pitchers (Max Scherzer and Glasnow) upcoming 2024. Scherzer's bad luck and Glasnow's good luck comes to light. This leads into a larger discussion about the hottest pitcher on the free agent market, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and his insane ask for $300 million. It'...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's got 700 millon reasons why he's thankful this year. No doubt about it, the Dodgers get their Christmas gift early. Just how good are they now? Don't hate the signing, hate the cheap owners. The boys dive in to the pros and cons. Free Agency is moving along sloooow, but that doesn't sto...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss a couple trades that went down at the Winter Meetings. Could this give hints at where Juan Soto will go, or will he sign with the Yankees? Shohei Ohtani talks have been heating up. He's met with the Dodgers, Cubs, and Blue Jays and others, with some saying his decision could come sooner than expected. Some insiders have pointed out Ohtani and his camp...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk free agency. There are secret signs in the deals that have been made; one being the Mets. Their latest VP hiring indicates a new direction that the boys dig deep on. Elsewhere in the league, the Cardinals started free agency by doing some small pitcher signings, Sonny Gray being one. Are there more signings in their future? It's that time of year...

On this episode of Long Gone, the boys breakdown the rest of the MLB awards. The Offseason is slowly picking up, and it kicked off with Aaron Nola re-signing with the Phillies. The boys talk the impact this has for the future of the club. The Padres and Brewers hire their next managers and it was very lackluster. The boys dive in. Thanksgiving is here and it's that time a year where Steve and Mich...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, Steve breaks down the virus that cancelled the General Manager Meetings early and the boys critique yet another head-scratching manager hire; this time by the Houston Astros. Some surprises and some shoe-ins for the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award winners that were announced last week, so the boys give their takes, and afterwards each create five headlines...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give props to first time World Series champions the Texas Rangers. What will the 2024 team look like, and can they repeat? The offseason is officially upon us and players are opting in and opting out all over. The boys break down who is in and who is out. Elsewhere, the manager carousel continues! The Cubs make a big move, the Mets do what the Mets do,...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the World Series... so far. The Rangers have taken a 3-1 lead over the D-Backs and look to be in the drivers seat. Do the D-Backs have it in them for a comeback? If they do, what will it take? It's that time of year again, the end of season awards-- the LONG GONE AWARDS! The boys pick their top players and managers in a variety of categories to e...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the Championship Series that went to a Game 7 in each matchup. The D-Backs and Rangers are now our matchup. The boys breakdown every position and pick which team, who they think, have the advantage. Not surprising this time of year, but there has been a manager shuffle. Dusty Baker retires, Craig Counsell is taking interviews from other teams, an...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss a shocking Division and Championship series, where it's looking more like the Phillies and Rangers teams could be our World Series showdown. This leads to a larger discussion with them asking the question: is the regular season important? The Braves, Orioles and Dodgers owned all year, just to be eliminated right away. The boys question many th...

On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk postseason! The Wild Card round was shocking but the Divisional Series has given us some stunners that could change the landscape of baseball for a while. From their horrible predictions to Michael eating some crow about the Texas Rangers, the boys breakdown one hell of a postseason. Afterwards, they discuss what Brewers manager Craig Counsell's f...

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...