On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss rookie Elly De La Cruz's burst onto the MLB landscape and the Reds' potential. Last year had a plethora of rookies that took the league by storm. Who are the next ones? The All-Star game is less than a month away. The boys breakdown who are the top vote-getters at the moment. Afterwards, they play a new game called "Who Am I?" The boys each give a fake quote and have to guess who the player is. Afterwards they round out the show with Collection Corner and Fantasy Factory.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss what Albert Pujols' new job as assistant to the commissioner (Rob Manfred) really means. They ponder if it could be a play for a future CBA agreement, which would put Albert Pujols in a unique position as the middleman. This leads the boys to complain about how bad contracts like Jacob DeGrom and every Padres contract hurts the league and could give Manfred and the owners some ground to stand on. Afterward, Michael can't help himself but reveal his doubts about AJ Hinch as the Tigers' manager. There are inklings here that Detroit could've gotten the once-manager of the lowly Diamondbacks AJ Hinch, instead of Houston's championship AJ Hinch. This in turn makes the boys question Hinch's actual role in the Astros' 2017 championship season. Following this, the boys couldn't wait to bring back GM for a Day and discuss the moves they'd make to two bottom-dweller teams and one top-of-the-mountain team. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give props to the Texas Rangers and their dominance so far. Is this for real? Afterwards, they discuss pitchers Liam Hendricks and Mike Soroka's long-awaited return from the IL. One is coming back into a good situation while the other... not so much. The Forgotten Series is back this summer, and the boys start it off with one forgotten star, who should remain atop of baseball lore. Negro Leagues star Josh Gibson. Some called him, "The Black Babe Ruth". What could've been if he played in Major League Baseball? Not only were some people robbed of never seeing him play, but we'll never quite know what his full statistics were in the Negro Leagues as only a fraction of these stats were ever recorded. He was a feared right-handed hitter who might be one of the best backstops ever too. The boys talk the legend that is Josh Gibson to kick off their series. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about the shuffled deck that is the Dodgers rotation. With their best arms either on the IL or on paternity leave, this leaves their rotation the weakest part of their squad that could affect their running in the NL West. At first, Trea Turner's troubles at the plate was brushed off as new team jitters. Now we're looking to June and he's still a dumpster fire. What is going on with the do-it-all shortstop? Mike Trout ties Joe DiMaggio in career homers and Gerrit Cole becomes third fastest player to reach 2,000 strikeouts. The boys break down where they see two of the game's biggest stars at the end of their careers. Afterwards, they bring back last year's segment of Start/Bench/Cut, now with new players for the past, present and future of this year's picks. And later they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk recent power rankings that were released. There are teams they love and some they feel don't belong in the top-10. Afterwards, they discuss the new D1 recruiting rules for college baseball. Rules, that while on the outside seem harmless, could affect families in more ways than one. The boys can't help bring up the disappointment that was the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night. This leads them to pick their top-three athletes who were drafted to the league but decided to play another sport. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the college sports betting scandal in Alabama, Ohio and Iowa that led to one coach's firing and a whole list of potential terminations down the road in the coming weeks. The boys also talk the cons of NIL deals and mixing sports betting in the collegiate and pro worlds. Afterwards, they highlight recently passed great Vida Blue's career. This brings an interesting debate over whether he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame or not. We are well into the season now and the overreactions are coming in waves. The boys pump the brakes and each pick their top-three. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk about the Oakland Athletics becoming the Las Vegas Athletics now that they've purchased land in Nevada. This could totally change the franchise's losing ways... or not. Michael is extra happy this week as his fantasy players Tim Anderson and Bryce Harper are off the IL. Will they help their own teams out of the gutter? College Baseball is underway and the latest power rankings have been published with the usual suspects Vanderbilt, Florida, Arkansas, LSU and Stanford hanging in the top-10. This leads to Michael breaking down some of the potential top picks in this year's draft. LSU's Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes lead the way, but some other prospects are currently staking their claims for the top picks. Afterwards, the boys get some early trade deadline talk going, each throwing out a few trades they think will happen. And of course, the big one, Shohei Ohtani. They each give a crack at the best hypothetical trade involving him that could happen IF the Angels are suddenly out of the playoff picture. The boys then round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys debate whether the Pittsburgh Pirates' success is real, or if the bottom is going to drop out on them eventually. From the prodigal son Andrew McCutchen returning to his first team now older and wiser, to the impressive prospect play after top youngster Oneil Cruz went down, to Mitch Keller's development into an ace and Drew Maggi making his MLB debut after 13 years in the minors, this franchise has the makings of a feel good story. Will they have a happy ending? Afterwards, the boys discuss Bryce Harper's speedy return and how his rush to play could hurt him and the team long term. The boys also discuss Max Scherzer's wild suspension. Then, the boys each pick three teams that are surprising them this season and three teams that are disappointing them this season. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss what everyone is talking about in baseball this week: the Ohtani v.s. Judge matchup. Did people forget that Trout still plays for the Angels and that Ohtani isn't even pitching in this series? The boys discuss the matchup and how off-target the marketing is for this week's games. Following that they talk about a tale of two players: one who got his shot and is making the most of it, and the other who got spanked and sat. Mets prospect Brett Baty makes his debut and looks promising, while Tigers vet Javier Baez gave up on his team and got benched by manager AJ Hinch to send a message to the rest of the team. Clayton Kershaw got his 200th win. Where does he stand today and among the best in the past 20 years? Afterwards, the boys bring back 'Legit or Bullshit' by sifting through and making sense out of these early season overreactions. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode, they boys discuss the unstoppable train that is the Tampa Bay Rays. They are 13-0 and appear to be a powerhouse early on. Will it last? Will they break the record for hottest start? After further reviewing the Oneil Cruz injury, the boys have a different take on who is to blame for the collision at the plate. Plenty of early performers this season. Some are riding hot streaks that will keep going, while others might be flashes in the pan. The boys breakdown who the early performers are right now that are legit. In Fantasy Factory, Start or Sit is back! Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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