On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys take a moment to talk about the future of the game and the future of the league. With technology influencing the game by means of robo-umps, pitch cams, and the pitch clock, the game is evolving and the boys give their takes on where they see the game and if it'll be the same game we remember years from now. MLBPA President Tony Clark came out last week to say he expects there will be a lockout following the 2026 season regarding the CBA. The contracts are getting bigger and bigger and most owners aren't catching up. The next CBA negotiations could change the league forever, but how? The boys give their rants and raves. Afterward, they truck on with the Then & Now series. This week they pick the top-five left fielders of the 1970s and the top-five left fielders right now. They round out the show with Collection Corner.****After the show stay for the audio version of Mikey's documentary trailer HOBBY HUSTLE, available now on Amazon Prime and Apple+ (Apple TV).****

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys are over the moon now that Spring Training has begun! The stories, the competitions, the battles, the unknown, the boys go all in for Spring Training. After nearly 50 years of being a famous clubhouse rule, the Yankees have now decided to let their players grow out their hair and facial hair. Have the Yanks gone soft? Is this not a big deal? The boys give their stance. After taking a break last week, the boys continue to truck on with their Then & Now series, this time doing the difficult task of revealing their top-five shortstops of the 1970s and top-five right now. Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner.****After the show stay for the audio version of Mikey's documentary trailer HOBBY HUSTLE, available now on Amazon Prime and Apple+ (Apple TV).****

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys record their 200th episode! They kick off the special episode by discussing Alex Bregman spurning the Tigers to go with the Red Sox. Vlad Jr and the Blue Jays couldn't agree to terms this offseason, so Vlad said he'll test free agency in the offseason. What would a Vlad Jr deal look like and the Jays gonna let him walk? And they round out headlines with talking about Mike Trout's move to right field and what that could mean for his future. Afterwards, the boys bring back Mikey's youngest brother Mark Dault and discuss fantasy baseball and the state of card auctions on the Whatnot app. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner, where they bring in special guest, Fanatics writer Greg Bates to discuss Mikey's doc Hobby Hustle and the state of the hobby today, Topps RIPPED and the future of Fanatics. A jam packed episode you don't want to miss! Happy 200th!****After the show stay for the audio version of Mikey's documentary trailer HOBBY HUSTLE, available now on Amazon Prime and Apple+ (Apple TV).****

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, Steve vents his frustration with Alex Bregman and his decision. The boys discuss his possible suitors and raise the question: is it even worth it to sign him? 2025 Spring Training is here, and that means baseball is here! The boys discuss the lack thereof of storylines entering camp, and the state of both leagues as a whole. Afterwards, they quickly highlight CC Sabathia's pick of going into the Hall of Fame as a Yankee. Michael wonders, where is the Cleveland love? The Then & Now series trucks on; this week with third basemen. The boys select their top-five hot corners of the 1970s and top-five right now. They then round out the show with Collection Corner.***Michael's documentary: HOBBY HUSTLE premieres on Apple TV and Amazon Sunday, February 16th.***

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the Detroit Tigers re-signing Jack Flaherty to complete their rotation. This is clearly one of the strengths of Detroit coming into this season. The question is, will Alex Bregman sign with them next or not? The final two big free agents out there still are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. The boys dive into why they're still around and what it'll take to sign them. After discussing the umpire Pat Hoberg firing and sports gambling as a whole, they continue on with the Then and Now series by selecting the top-five second basemen of the 1970s and the top-five right now. Afterward, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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