Long Gone

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down one of the wildest MLB trade deadlines in recent memory, headlined by Tarik Skubal’s blockbuster trade to the Dodgers. They debate whether the move has fundamentally altered the league’s competitive balance, if the 2027 season is already in jeopardy, and whether the Tigers ever realistically had a chance to keep their ace. They also examine Detroit’s return and ask whether it was enough to justify parting with one of the game’s best pitchers.With the dust settling, the boys each pick three teams that won the trade deadline and three teams that completely missed the mark, breaking down which front offices set themselves up for October—and which may have set their franchises back.They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into the latest MLB trade deadline rumors, discussing why teams like the Nationals and Athletics would even consider dangling franchise cornerstones CJ Abrams and Shea Langeliers. They also discuss the unfortunate injury to Langeliers and how it may have ultimately spared A’s fans from seeing their star catcher dealt at the deadline.The boys also shift to Hollywood, reacting to the announcement of a new Lou Gehrig biopic from Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell. They discuss why Gehrig’s story deserves to be retold and why it's important for a new generation of baseball fans to understand his impact on the game.With the trade market moving slowly, the boys become general managers for the week, creating their own MLB expansion franchises from scratch. Each chooses a home state, team name, manager, and then conducts a snake draft of second-tier players and sleepers to build a competitive roster. Which expansion club comes out on top?They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys finally take a deep dive into the Tarik Skubal trade market, debating what the Tigers should do with their ace, which teams make the most sense as trade partners, and how Detroit and the league's future changes depending on whether Skubal is extended or dealt.With the trade deadline drawing closer, the boys each select three buyers and three sellers, breaking down which players could be on the move, what their trade value looks like, and proposing deals they could realistically see happening.They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner, where Nicholas Green from Market Movers joins the Hobby Huddle to recap Market Movers at Fanatics Fest, discuss how the trade market is impacting the hobby, and preview what collectors can expect at the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC).

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the 2026 MLB All-Star rosters, analyzing the talent on each side and debating which league has the edge heading into the Midsummer Classic.They then check in on the top rookies of the season, discussing who has lived up to the hype, who has taken the biggest leap, and which young stars could make a major impact in the second half.No All-Star announcement is complete without controversy, so the boys each reveal their top five All-Star snubs, making the case for the players they believe deserved a spot on this year's roster.To wrap up the baseball discussion, they each pick five second-half sleeper players they believe fans and fantasy managers should keep a close eye on for the stretch run.They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the Mets’ stunning tailspin that led to the firing of Carlos Mendoza, debating whether the club was doomed from the start with the hire and if Mendoza was simply in over his head.They then take a look back at the last decade of the MLB Draft, focusing on the highs and lows of No. 1 overall picks. From the disappointing 2016 draft to the loaded 2019 class, the boys have some fun redrafting the top selections with the benefit of hindsight.This week’s game is Stat Line Roulette, where the boys try to identify players based solely on their stat lines. Who comes out on top?They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys tip their caps to the 2026 College World Series champion Oklahoma Sooners, discussing whether the program has what it takes to repeat next season and examining the future of the roster through incoming recruits and talk about this year’s draft prospects from the squad.In the spirit of Father’s Day, the boys celebrate some of the greatest father-son duos in baseball history, which somehow leads them into what they’re calling “Lollipop-Gate.” They debate whether Jazz Chisholm was in the wrong for sucking on a lollipop while playing Monday and whether baseball still takes itself too seriously.This week’s game has the boys tackling a viral challenge as they each attempt to build a 162-0 baseball team using players from every era of the game. Which roster would dominate the most?They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the early All-Star voting ballots and numbers and the often-ridiculous nature of the process, debating whether fans and media should rethink how baseball’s biggest stars earn their spots.With trade deadline chatter heating up, the boys also rattle off the names they believe should be completely off limits in trade talks.They then dive into Spencer Strider’s latest injury, comparing his career arc to Jack Flaherty’s and discussing how injuries have reshaped both pitchers. Is this the beginning of the end for either? And has Atlanta’s reputation for continuously developing elite pitching started to slip?The boys also play a game of temperature checks, each selecting four teams and deciding whether their fan bases should be “Concerned,” “Panicked,” or have “No Worries” now that there’s a better picture of who these clubs truly are.They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner, where Market Movers’ Nick Green joins the Hobby Huddle to discuss the latest hobby trends and what’s new in the Market Movers world.

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss Tarik Skubal’s return from injury, including S-Man’s visit to West Michigan's ballpark to watch the Tigers ace make his rehab start with the Whitecaps. They break down what Skubal looked like on the mound and what his return means for Detroit moving forward.With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the boys also debate which teams should buy, sell, or stand pat, examining the biggest decisions facing contenders and pretenders across baseball.Tired of hearing about the “Hall of Really Good,” the boys settle the debate their own way by drafting a starting squad of players who were great enough to be remembered—but not quite Hall of Fame worthy. Which roster comes out on top?They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.