Milestone reached! The boys hit episode 100! No frills or thrills, it's business as usual, and business this week starts out with Manny Machado being locked up by the Padres with a new and improved contract. The boys then talk the hot topic in baseball currently-- the pitch clock. Hate it or love, it is here to stay. They give their thoughts. The Then and Now Series trucks on. This week the boys select their top-five shortstops from the 80s and the best in the game right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner and Michael tries to get another win under his belt with this week's trivia question.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the bummer that is Clayton Kershaw's World Baseball Classic exit. USA's pitching rotation is now their weakness. After, they discuss Manny Machado's announcement of choosing to opt out of his contract after 2023 season. This leads to a much larger conversation about the financial future of the league, including TV deals falling through. What will the MLB market look like for the next 10 years? The Then & Now series continues on. This week the boys reveal their top-five best third basemen of the '80s and the best at the hot corner right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner, and then Steve tries to get another win in this week's trivia question.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk the Yu Darvish signing. He just signed a 6-year, $108 million extension, which will probably keep him in San Diego for the rest of his career. Afterwards, the boys dive into the World Baseball Classic-- previewing teams that look to dominate the popular tourney. Japan, USA, and the Dominican Republic are stacked. Will the champs come out of one of these three or will teams like Mexico, Korea or Canada have something to say? This past Super Bowl Sunday, Derek Jeter announced he was joining the FOX Sports team as an analyst for the upcoming season. The boys talk about how he compliments David Ortiz, A-Rod and Frank Thomas. Following this the Then and Now series carries on. This week they pick their top-five best second basemen of the '80s and the best at the position right now. When finished, they round out the show with Collection Corner, and then Michael sees if he can get on the board with this week's trivia question.

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In this week's episode, the boys talk Spring Training prospect invites. Names such as Pete Crow-Armstrong, Marcelo Mayer, Jackson Holliday and Henry Davis are packing their bags and are going to be rubbing shoulders with the big club stars. Fernando Tatis Jr. emerged last week to speak about his upcoming season. This will be a redemption year for the once-promising star. Will he rise to the occasion? Where will he play now that Xander Bogaerts is a Padre? Is he still the most important player on the roster? Afterwards, the boys talk about Dodger great Fernando Venezuela's jersey (#34) being retired by LA. A very respectable honor from a club that is picky about whose numbers they retire. The Then & Now series trucks on with the boys selecting their top-five best first basemen of the 80s and pair them with the best first basemen in the game right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner, and then Steve sees if he can go 3-for-3 for this week's trivia.

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In this week's episode, the boys debate whether the Mets extending Jeff McNeil was the club's best offseason move or not. After, they talk Zack Greinke's return to the Royals and Dana Brown becoming the Astros new GM. Both moves are bigger than you'd first think. Jazz Chisholm came out of nowhere to become the MLB the Show's newest video game cover athlete. Is he deserving? Is it too soon? Who else was in the running? This week on the Then & Now series, the boys are picking their top catchers of the '80s and the top catchers in the game right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner.

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In this week's episode, the boys jump right into the Hall of Fame class being announced. Scott Rolen is the newest addition. Does he belong? The Marlins made a few moves last week, showing they're ready to make a run in the NL East. The 'Then and Now' series returns! This year, the boys are going all in on the 1980s! They start by selecting their top-five best pitchers of the 1980s. Then after, they move over to the Now part of the series by selecting the best pitchers in the game presently. They round out the show with Collection Corner and this week's trivia question.

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In this week's episode, the boys discuss Nelson Cruz's ring chasing quest. They debate where his place in baseball history. Triple-A is officially adopting robo umps for the upcoming season. How does this affect the game as a whole, especially in the bigs? The Padres did it again, they topped all other teams looking to sign international players by scoring catching phenom Ethan Salas. Who else had good signing days? The boys dive in. Afterwards, they discuss Adam Duvall signing with the Red Sox-- making S-Man the official winner of Free Agent predictions, as well as Michael's GM for a Day prediction of the Marlins potentially peddling starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. There are a ton of questions we need answered before Opening Day. The boys run down the Q&A's of 2023's most curious topics. They round out the show with Collection Corner.

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In this week's episode, news dropped before the show about Carlos Correa officially signing with the... Minnesota Twins?! What a whirlwind for the Correa camp. The boys discuss how the Twins couldn't quit their love for him and the awkwardness of the situation. Last week, Rafael Devers signed a long-term extension with the Red Sox to establish the young third baseman as their foundational piece. The boys talk about how this signing does much more for the Red Sox than meets the eye. The first trade of 2023 took place last week, and it was between the Tigers and Phillies. Who won the trade? What is each team getting? 2023's Hall of Fame Class will be announced this week. Who will join Fred McGriff? The subject gets Michael heated, and he goes into a rant about the WAR stat watering down the Hall of Fame, which leads into a hot take about players that shouldn't even have been inducted. After, the boys round out the show with Collection Corner and this week's trivia question.

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Welcome back for Season 3! The boys kick off the start of their new season discussing the odd marriage of Carlos Correa and the NY Mets. Now that the Mets understand his health risks they are working on a new deal. Most of the big free agents are off the board. The boys talk sneaky good signings that went under the radar as well as Sean Murphy's surprising extension from the Braves. And one who isn't signed that the boys discuss is Aroldis Chapman. Where is his market presently? Still, though, the rumors are plenty in the MLB. Bryan Reynolds to the Yanks? Red Sox falling out of love with Trevor Story? Team Ohtani wanting $500 million?? The boys sort through these crazy rumors. Afterwards, they look back on the 2022 season and each give their top three best moments. They round out the show with Collection Corner and this week's trivia question.

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On this Season 2 Finale show, the boys discuss the odd dealings with Carlos Correa. One minute he's with the Giants and the next the Mets. Dansby Swanson to the Cubs, Rodon to the Yankees and more have rounded out the heavy part of free agency. The boys give their thoughts on who won free agency. Aaron Judge was introduced today as the Yankees' 16th captain in franchise history. This is a very high honor for Judge, so Michael and Steve look back at Yankees captain past. Afterwards, they create a Christmas wishlist and pick which wish each team in the league would want this upcoming season. They round out the show with Collection Corner and unveil one trivia question before they bid farewell to 2022. Merry Christmas! They'll be back January 4th, 2023!

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