On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down the Angels’ new era under Stan Kroenke. With Kroenke purchasing the franchise for a staggering price, Angels fans finally have reason to be excited about an owner with the resources—and willingness—to spend. But money alone won’t fix everything. The boys tackle Kroenke’s growing to-do list: Who should run his front office? What happens with Mike Trout? And is it time to clean house throughout the organization and rebuild the Angels from the ground up?

From the Angels’ future to their former superstar, the boys turn their attention to Shohei Ohtani, who is battling an injury as the Dodgers face a difficult decision. With Ohtani already not expected to pitch until the postseason, should Los Angeles shut him down and make sure he’s healthy for October, or allow him to continue hitting as he chases another MVP? The conversation also turns toward the bigger picture: What will the back half of Ohtani’s 30s look like? Can he continue defying Father Time, or could his decline resemble other all-time greats like Miguel Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez?

Later, journalist and author A.M. Gittlitz joins the boys to discuss his new book, Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team. Gittlitz dives into New York’s rich baseball history, the cultural and class dynamics surrounding the game, and also gives his thoughts on the current state of the Mets.

Afterwards, the boys round out the show with the second-to-last Fantasy Factory of the season and Collection Corner!

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On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys start in the red-hot NL East, where the Phillies are picking up steam and putting pressure on the Braves. Do the Phillies have enough juice to overtake Atlanta? The boys break down what it will take to make it happen and what could ultimately prove to be the Braves’ Achilles’ heel down the stretch.

They also discuss the Astros moving on from GM Dana Brown and what comes next for a Houston organization entering another new chapter. Meanwhile, the Yankees are surging in the AL East behind an exciting group of youngsters. Has New York found its next winning core, or is this only the beginning of another spending spree with some new financial muscle behind the franchise?

That conversation leads the boys down the rabbit hole of modern analytics, player contracts and the way teams are constructed today—culminating in a red-hot take from Mikey that just might explain why Major League Baseball has evolved into what it is today.

With the season winding down, the boys bring back “Legit or Bullshit” for a second-half edition, putting some of baseball’s hottest storylines and trends to the test.

They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner, where Tyler “T-Pott” Nethercott joins the boys to discuss the latest hobby trends and a possible theory behind the Shohei Ohtani-saturated card market.

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On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys take a look at the big picture—the MLB playoff picture! With the postseason chase tightening up, they break down which contenders are running out of steam, which teams are gaining momentum, and who has the inside track as the regular season heads toward its final conclusion.

From one race to another, the boys turn their attention to the MVP races in both leagues. They debate who currently has the edge and a few of their choices may come as a surprise.

The boys also pay tribute to the late Tommy John, reflecting on the career and legacy of the former pitcher and pioneer whose name became synonymous with one of the most important procedures in sports. They debate whether John belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame and, if so, why Cooperstown has yet to come calling.

Later, author and CBS Sports writer Matt Snyder joins the show to discuss the fallout from the trade deadline, a potentially wild offseason ahead, the evolution of the league, and his new book, The Leadoff Hitter.

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 the Red Sox their flowers for dominating during the dog days of summer. Even if their overall direction remains a mystery, Boston continues to find ways to win. Could they sneak into a Wild Card spot, or should the Yankees and Rays be worried about the Red Sox making a run at the division?

MLB is also heading back to Dyersville, Iowa, and the boys are all in on the return of the Field of Dreams Game. Along with previewing this year’s matchup, they hold their annual Field of Dreams Draft, randomly drawing decades and building rosters from players of those eras before selecting a historic ballpark for a simulated showdown of the ages– brought to you by WhatIfSports. Will S-Man improve to a perfect 5-0, or will Mikey finally capture his first win?

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Afterwards, the boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory, where they debut a new game called: Buy, Sell or Hold, followed by Collection Corner.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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