Long Gone

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 its three players. The boys are way more bothered by this than most. The Then and Now series trucks on. This week the boys pick their top five best first basemen of the 1970s and their top five best cold corners right now. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 he makes history. The boys dive in. Another Japanese star made news, Roki Sasaki made his decision, and surprise, surprise he chose to join the Dodgers. Like Thanos, the Dodgers now have their last Infinity Stone to take over the world. Can they be stopped? Afterward, the boys continue on with their Then & Now series, each selecting their top five catchers of the 1970s and Now. They round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 to the Now part of the series by picking the top-five pitchers of today. Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 the NEW A'S look like in 2025. The boys like to start every new season looking back at the season before. Michael and Steve each pick three moments of 2024 that they feel were the best. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 team going into 2025. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner. Thanks for tuning into season four, we look forward to seeing you for season five in a couple of weeks! Happy Holidays!

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 study about pitching injuries and what causes them. The boys give their thoughts on the new study. Last week the boys played GM for a Day by each selecting a good team to work with. This week they have their hands full as they each select a not so great team to construct a 2025 roster worthy of playoff contention. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 each play GM for a Day. This week they each pick one good team (over .500) to make moves with to build and finalize a roster for 2025 Opening Day. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 want to tune this part of the show out because the boys go in hard on him and the ridiculous idea that would alter baseball forever. It's that time of year again, the boys give their free agent predictions for the offseason! Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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 for this holiday season. Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner. Happy Thanksgiving from the Long Gone podcast!

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 a hella lot of money at an auction. This raises the question: should these personal accolades even be available to be sold? With Winter Meetings around the corner, the offseason is heating up. The boys each reveal their top five headlines this offseason that could shift the league. Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner.