Long Gone Podcast

In this week's jam-packed show, the boys start out discussing key players returning from and going back to the IL. As we have entered the dog days of summer, this could affect certain clubs' playoff runs. With the recent sweep of the Yankees it's hard to see the Cardinals anything but contenders in the NL now. They are turning it up this second half. Year two of the Field of Dreams game is going down August 12. The boys preview that matchup. Then they have have some fun afterwards by starting a new tradition. They draft their own Field of Dreams roster and go head-to-head in a baseball simulation to see who has the better team. They then round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

In this week's episode, the boys start off on a somber note, talking about the recent passing of broadcasting great Vin Scully. They highlight some of his biggest calls and what he meant to the game of baseball. Afterwards, Mike Trout's recent back injury brings up the debate of if we're now seeing the downside of his career, and/or if the Angels should trade him. 'The Captain' doc released episodes 3 & 4 last week. Michael recaps it. The trade deadline has come and gone, and we have seen some teams get better and others stay worse. Juan Soto was the prize in San Diego, which left Washington picking up the pieces of what to do next with their franchise. Who were the winners & losers of this deadline? The boys dive in.  They round out the show with Fantasy Factory & Collection Corner. This is a jam packed show that you don't want to miss!

In this week's episode, the boys recap an impressive-than-first-thought Hall of Fame class weekend. After, they give their thoughts on the MLBPA's rejection of the International Draft proposal. Episode 2 of the 'The Captain' documentary aired recently. Michael breaks it down. The second half of the 2022 season is upon us. Who will bounce back from a not so hot first half? The boys give their picks. With less than a week before MLB's trade deadline, rumored deals are starting to flood in. Michael and Steve pick some of the best players being considered trade bait and which teams make the most sense for them. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

The boys kick off this week's show by rehashing Juan Soto's rejection of a 15 yr, $440 million contract offering by the Nationals. This more than certainly puts him on the trade market now. The boys explain where the market's at and what trades would make sense for the Nats phenom. What a three-day All-Star spectacular it was! The league kicked things off with the MLB draft on Sunday, then Home Run Derby on Monday and ended things with the All-Star game on Tuesday. The boys breakdown every single thing that happened. Also, Derek Jeter's documentary 'The Captain' premiered Monday after Home Run Derby. Is this the next 'Last Dance'? They round out the show with a Juan Soto-filled Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner. 

News broke today of Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo's firing. Much deserved or too soon? The boys discuss. Mike Trout recently went down with upper back spasms. He always seems to give his all to the Angels, who don't seem to ever give back. The boys give their hot take on how his career will pan out down the road. There are some surprises in the home run derby this year. The boys talk about what to expect and who they are excited to see. After, they get into the All-Star snubs of this year, who maybe should've gotten on the team. The MLB Draft is around the corner, and Michael gives us a preview of his mock draft with his top-10 picks. After, they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

This week the boys start the show talking Max Scherzer's phenomenal return and give an update on Kumar Rocker. After some headlines, the boys make their All-Star selections for the 2022 game. Who will start? Who are the reserves? Any snubs? Find out! They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

In this week's episode the boys make light of Freddie Freeman's homecoming in Atlanta where he learned of his agents' betrayal of his contract negotiations, which ultimately led to to him firing them.  After, they breakdown the Angels and Mariners brawl that ended up producing a large list of suspensions. Bryce Harper's injury could set the Phillies back another year. Are they in trouble? Do they buy at the trade deadline? As we near the end of the first half of the season, the boys pick a couple of teams and players that impressed them and disappointed them. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

This week the boys start their headlines by talking about the ongoing Fire Tony! chants in Chicago as well as Riley Greene's debut week, Ohtani's monster game and the unfortunate Mookie Betts injury. Afterwards, they welcome the return of the Forgotten Series! In this season's first episode they cover a player that was once labeled "The Can't Miss Kid" when he was coming up: Rick Ankiel.  What happened to this once promising pitcher turned outfielder? The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

In this week's episode, the boys discuss Derek Jeter's upcoming documentary 'The Captain', and preview what we're in for when it premieres July 18 after the All-Stars Home Run Derby. Three recent and separate injuries have effected teams positively and negatively. The boys dive in.  What the heck is going on with Eduardo Rodriguez and his no good, horrible, very bad season? The boys try to make sense of it, and debate whether it could be a larger problem within the Detroit organization that leads to these sort of bad signings, trades, and drafts. Afterwards, the boys play their version of Marry, F*ck, Kill with Start, Bench, Cut. They break it down in three tiers of players: Past, Present & Future. And then they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

This week the boys discuss the firings of managers Joe Girardi of the Phillies and Joe Maddon of the Angels. Tigers former 2018 number one pick Casey Mize was shutdown again after an injury setback, but all hope is not lost. Here comes ninth round pick of the same draft class, Tarik Skubal. Is he the actual chosen one in Detroit? Are there organizational problems that are leading to injuries in Detroit? The boys break it all down. It's the 48th anniversary of the infamous 10 cent beer night in Cleveland, and the boys welcome special guest, Evangelist Dennis Heber, who was at the game that wild day. He tells his experience from inside the chaos tornado. After, the boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.