On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive right into the suspensions and one lifetime blacklist that was handed down by the league earlier this week. Is this a sign of things to come for not only baseball, but all of sports? The Detroit Tigers announced recently that in conjunction with Jim Leyland's Cooperstown bid, that they will also retire his #10 in Comerica. The boys have mixed feelings about this; find out why. It's that time of year again, the boys play 'GM for a Day'. Each pick two under .500 teams to turn around and one over .500 team to get them over the finish line. They 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 discuss the effect Ronald Acuna's injury will have on the Braves. Afterwards, they praise the MLB's decision to force polarizing ump Angel Hernandez into retirement. Out of nowhere the league also announced they will merge MLB and Negro League stats. There are now new all-time leaders in various categories. Is this good for bad for baseball? In homage to Memorial Day, the boys select their top-3 hero veterans to salute that should be remembered for more than their MLB service. They 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 talk early MVP races and go over the Blue Jays rumors of a possible reset mode happening soon. Afterwards, they kick off their annual Forgotten Series with their first player of this 2024 season: Nomar Garciaparra. At one time, Nomar was considered a top-3 shortstop in the league along with Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez. The three made the American League dominant over most National League stars, and struck memories of a golden age in the game. He was the chef's kiss of Boston, but then his playing career faded into irrelevance seemingly overnight. What happened to 'No NonSense Nomar'? The boys 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 Phillies are legit or not. They're currently in first in the NL East, two games above the Braves. Is Ronald Acuna Jr.'s lackluster play so far this season the reason the Phils sit atop the division? Pittsburgh's top prospect Paul Skenes recently made his debut. While the LSU phenom has a lot to work on, there is no doubt he can throw absolute gas-- regularly hitting above 100 MPH. Is Skenes for real, or is he a flash in the pan? The boys bring back Start, Bench or Cut again, working their way through the Past, Present and Future of the game. They 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 give praise to the best pitcher in baseball from Japan... Not Yamamoto.... Shota Imanaga! In six starts, he's proven to be the most valuable Chicago Cub, and there's no one close. Afterwards, the boys predict some team fire sales in the near future, and who out of those players up for grabs would they want on what teams. Every team has a Batman and Robin, or in some cases-- Batman and Batman. The boys each select their top-five top duos in the league who are catapulting their respected clubs to wins early on. They then round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the gut-wrenching reality that is the second-half of Mike Trout's career. It was recently announced he has torn his MCL and will be out for much of the season. After, Michael gives us a little preview of the top prospects in this year's draft and the names you need to know, which leads into a larger discussion about former top prospect Spencer Torkelson and how bad the 2020 draft looks right now in today's game. Following this, the boys discuss the great uniform fiasco that comedically plagued the early part of the season, and then they create three hypothetical trades that can happen this year that could potentially rock the league's landscape. 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 go right to New York and try to figure out what the hell is wrong with Aaron Judge. He looks nothing like years past. Then they jet over to LA to spread a little panic about the Yoshinobu Yamamoto situation. Is it a potential bust situation or is this just early-season jitters? We're just about a month into the season and it's as good of a time as any to pick surprises and disappointments. The boys reveal their top three surprising teams thus far and their top three disappointments. Afterwards, 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 the next chapter in the Ohtani scandal. His translator Ippei Mizuhara was recently charged with stealing funds from his employer. Something doesn't smell right... After, they debate about another pitcher that went down with Tommy John-- Spencer Strider. Are the Braves toast without him? Are there signs that the Braves are fugazee? It's that time again, Legit or Bullshit has entered the chat and the boys are down to play. They then round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.PRODUCTION NOTE: Michael's mic died right before the show, so enjoy Zoom audio on his end for once and only this week! Sorry!

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into the latest complaints by the MLBPA. They break down what they feel are the real reasons the players union is nitpicking over the pitch clock. The Yanks and Pirates are two of the hottest teams in baseball. Are they built to last? The league's top prospect Jackson Holliday is going to be making his debut at age 20. The boys discuss what he'll bring to the Orioles. Let's do some overreacting. The boys select their top-three best players so far this season and their top-three most disappointing. They then round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.DISCLAIMER: Lots of negative Javier Baez talk. Buckle up.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys give their instant reactions to the Opening Week of the 2024 season. It's been full of surprises, with certain teams and players having rough starts out of the gate, and others who are taking their games to a whole other level. Let's chill and not overact as the boys dive in. There was a seemingly under-the-radar jersey controversy this season that was found to be a problem with the players and even fans the boys break down, which leads into a deeper discussion about television broadcasting and the landscape in Major League Baseball. From great announcers to MLB tv package plans that are good and bad, the boys give the whole shebang-a-bang. And we are finally here, the Then & Now series has come to an end until next offseason. The boys select their top-five designated hitters in the game right now. Note, there are none for the 1950s for obvious reasons. Afterwards, they round out the show with the return of Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner!

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