On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the serious matter of the black mark that is Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz's federal indictments that could threaten the game like the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Craig Stammen is the new manager of the Padres. The boys debate whether this is a good hire or troublesome hire for San Diego. It's that time of year again: it's Long Gone's Free Agent Prediction Show! The boys list the top free agents this offseason and go by position predicting, who they they feel, will go where. Last year they tied their correct predictions. Let's find out how they'll fare this season! Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of the Long Gone, all hail the newest dynasty-- the Los Angeles Dodgers! This was one of the best World Series in recent years, which has made LA go back-to-back. Is this just the beginning for LA? Will the Jays make it back to the series? The boys dive in. Several teams have hired their new managers before free agency starts, and many of them went young. The boys give their takes on who hired studs and who they think might've hired duds. To round out this MLB season, and say "hello" to the new season, the boys reveal their 'Way-too-Early' 2026 Power Rankings. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the past three World Series games. Do their predictions still hold up? Buster Posey hired his manager this past week by bringing in Tennessee Volunteers head Tommy Vitello-- one of the best college baseball managers out there. With Posey and Vitello helming San Francisco, the boys give their takes on what the youngsters could be building up in the Bay. It's that time again: the Long Gone Season Awards show! Since the podcast's beginning the boys have given out their annual awards to the season's best... and worst. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner and reveal some big news!

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into a wild pennant. While the Dodgers put belt to ass to the Brewers the Mariners and Blue Jays had one of the best series in a long time. Now that the Tigers are into their offseason there are a lot of questions of their future-- Tarik Skubal's contact being the biggest. He wants F-You money with the years but the Tigers don't want to go all in. The boys start a discussion that will likely headline the MLB and their own offseason. The matchup is set: Dodgers vs Blue Jays. It's that time again: 'Tale of the Tape'. The boys break down every team's position and each pick who have the edge and reveal their predictions of who will win. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the MLB postseason as it trucks on. The final four of Dodgers, Brewers, Blue Jays and Mariners is coming down to the finish-- the boys dive in. With the Yankees and Phillies being eliminated, it exposed the weaknesses of each club. Have fans had enough? Where do these franchises go next? Mike Shildt has stepped down as manager of the Padres. They Padres can't seem to hang onto a manager. Maybe there is more than meets the eye here, and the boys slap on their detective caps and try to solve why. In the nature of Postseason, the boys have to bust out a draft. This week they each draft a team made up of the best postseason players of all-time. Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys breakdown the Wild Card and Divisional series rounds. Some matchup results expected, while some possibly unexpected? Roki Sasaki is now the closer for the Dodgers in the postseason. He's topping 100 MPH, seems to be fully healthy and locked in. The boys discuss this embarrassment of riches the Dodgers have. While fantasy baseball has come to an end, the boys look ahead to 2026 and reveal their player rankings for the upcoming draft season. Will Ohtani claim the number one spot, or could a pitcher be the new one? Afterwards, they round out the show with Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys recap the opening games of the Wild Card round. Mets failed to reach the postseason with a $340 million payroll. Is this the biggest collapse of a World Series favorite of all-time? The boys dive into what went wrong in Queens, which led to not only an early-end to their season, but Pete Alonso opting out for potentially greener pastures. Since the regular season's end, teams have already just on the manager-merry-go-round and made changes. The boys talk about which teams are better off, and which teams aren't. In the last installment of this year's Forgotten Series, the boys focus on former Cub-great Kerry Wood. He was about the only thing good Wrigley had for a long time and then, just like that, he was gone. What happened to the man known as 'Kid K' ? Afterwards, the boys round out the show with Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys start out by absolutely torching the Detroit Tigers and their historic collapse. What was once a historic lead in the AL Central was slowly chipped away after All-Star break. The team seems to have given up. What went wrong? The boys dive in. Clayton Kershaw calls it a career and what a career he had! The boys raise a glass to the Claw and his Hall of Fame incoming. Robo Umps have officially worked their way into Major League Baseball. In 2026, the league has declared they will adopt the ABS system for the upcoming season toward challenges, which could change the game forever. Afterwards, the boys each reveal their postseason predictions round-by-round. They then round out the show with a season finale of Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this week's episode of Long Gone, the boys talk Magic Numbers! Which teams have what Magic Numbers that'll catapult them to either a postseason appearance or a bye round; who are most likely to get in and who isn't. Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh is having one hell of a historic season. The boys debate what records he could break before season's end and if this season is a flash in the pan or legit for his future. With the postseason around the corner, the boys each pick one sleeper for each team who will make the postseason, and/or are close. Which sleepers will turn it up for their clubs? Afterwards, 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 pay their respects to Davey Johnson, who passed away recently. He's been apart of some big games and moments and had an impact on the game, mostly in the dugout. Should he be in the Hall? The Mets needed help when they were tailspinning this second half, and help came in the form of new, young arms. Norman McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat may have saved the Mets season. Afterwards, the boys pick their top-five rivalries of all-time, and pick which rivalry year was the best for those picks. 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 once-promising pitcher Walker Buehler's fall. Will he revive his career with Philly? It's been over a month since baseball's Trade Deadline, how have some of these moves worked out for clubs. The boys each do a speed round of thumbs-upping teams' players who made it a winning trade and thumbs-downing teams' players who made it a not-so-good trade. Afterwards, the boys play a Players Edition and Teams Edition of Top Dawgs, Most Disappointing and Most Approved, which they each make their picks. 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 props to Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh's recording-breaking season. Could he be the first catcher since Joe Mauer to win MVP? Batting averages are down all over the league this season, but it appears the media is now shifting their opinions on who is good by the stat OBP (On Base Percentage), rather than the reliable batting average. Is baseball backwards? The boys dive in. As we near the end of the season, it's now time for the boys to announce their All-Rookie and All-MLB teams. 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 dissect the New York Mets historic collapse. In Queens, they loaded up in the offseason, and during the season, and it's still not working. Could they miss the postseason? On the other side of the spectrum, the Toronto Blue Jays are having a moment. Everything they have built for-- rebuilt for-- seems to be working. Will it last? A 1939 Hall of Fame program has just sold for $315k?!? The boys name some of their not so notable, lesser known, collectables that could fetch some dollars (they're praying for) down the line-- like this '39 program. As promised, the boys are doing another round of Legit or BS in regards to the dog days of summer and the postseason ahead. 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 get right into how the trade deadline has affected teams thus far-- good and bad. Then, they highlight a solid moment in MLB with the first female ump making her presence known, Jen Pawol. Gender aside, the boys explain how younger umps make the game better. And to round out their headlines, they talk about, yet again, another weird Shohei Ohtani story. This time the superstar is being sued with this agent over a real estate deal. Is there something to these off-field stories? The boys dive in. The Forgotten Series trucks on with the second highlighted player the boys have selected this season-- Troy Glaus. From fantasy baseball warrior, to World Series champ, the power-hitting third basemen was a very important player for the Los Angeles Angels history. Has the league/fans forgot him? Afterwards, 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 give their takes on the postseason chase during the dog days of summer and also recap the historic MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol this past week. The Detroit Tigers were a cinderella team, climbing out of the cellar to make the postseason and perform well. Who is that team this year? With Speedway talk in the air, this opens up an interesting conversation about where the boys would like to see some games played, and with that they rank their top-five best fields to see/want to see a game being played at. 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 go all in on the Trade Deadline, LIVE until the end. They then pick their deadline winners and losers. Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer this past week, the boys pay tribute to the great Cubs player. Nick Kurtz made history last week. Is this rookie for real or is he a flash in the pan? The latest Hall of Fame class has been entered into Cooperstown. Ichiro and CC Sabathia headline a pretty strong class. Emmanuel Clase is another Guardian who was suspended due to gambling. This has become a growing trend and Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred had a heated conversation. Will these two issues be apart of the CBA (gambling and salary caps)? These are the beginnings of a heated CBA coming around the next two years. Get ready. Afterwards, 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 discuss the night and day difference between former best team, the Detroit Tigers, and baseball new best team, the Milwaukee Brewers. While the Tigers have shown signs of a 2nd half collapse, the Brewers have been quietly getting better and better. Recently, Mikey read a Jeff Pearlman book he wanted to discuss about one of his childhood favorites, Bo Jackson! The book is called, "The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson". If you are a big Bo Jackson fan, you might wanna skip this part. Afterwards, with the trade deadline fast approaching, the boys reveal their top buyers and top sellers predictions on who will be on the move. 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 All-Star selections and breakdown the first half of some of these players. The Nationals decided to make a move and fire GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez in hopes of a new dawn. Was this the right move? Where do the Nats go from here? You can't note All-Star selections without noting All-Star snubs. The boys each select their Top-5 Snubs and also pick players who they predict everyone should watch out for in the second half of the season. Afterwards, they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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On this episode of Long Gone, the boys pay tribute to one of the best right fielders and coolest players in MLB history, Dave Parker. The Cobra passed last week and right before being inducted into the Hall. The boys give props where props are due. The boys have some time before the All-Star rosters are announced, so now is as good a time as any to have a little fun, and do some drafting. This time they draft the best Negro League players of all-time! The boys build their own lineup and debate whose is the best. Afterwards, they round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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