263: Finding Baseball's Biggest Treasure

Ep. 265: Miz Over Skenes?

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys debate who the better pitcher is right now between Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes and Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski, as both young flamethrowers continue to take the league by storm. They also discuss Kyle Schwarber’s chase for home run history, questioning whether he could threaten the marks set by Aaron Judge or even Barry Bonds, or if he’ll fall short the way Cal Raleigh did last season. The boys then dive into the Cubs’ brutal 9-game losing streak, debating whether Chicago’s hot start was fool’s gold and if the club is beginning to show it may not be built to win the NL Central after all. With Memorial Day week marking the unofficial quarter point of the season, the boys hand out their quarter-season awards, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, while comparing the results to their preseason predictions. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner where they talk with Nick Green over at Market Movers about the latest trends in cards! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 264: Could Clint Hurdle Return to the Dugout?

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys dive into Rivalry Week, breaking down the matchups carrying over into this week and discussing what’s truly on the line as tensions rise across baseball. They also play a round of “Who Said It?”, trying to guess which baseball personalities would have delivered a series of fake quotes created for the game. Later, former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle joins the show to share stories from his career, including leading the Rockies to their first World Series in 2007 during “Rocktober” and helping revive the Pirates franchise in the 2010s. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

263: Finding Baseball's Biggest Treasure

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down why the American League appears weaker than the National League this season and discuss the growing contrast between the two leagues. They also take a closer look at several major free agent signings that haven’t paid off thus far and what could still change moving forward. The boys then play a game where they each select five teammate duos making the biggest impact this season--highlighting the combinations' driving success around the league. Later, award-winning author and filmmaker Brian Biegel joins the show to discuss his book and film centered around one of baseball’s greatest treasures—Bobby Thomson’s iconic 1951 “Shot Heard ’Round the World” baseball and the remarkable story behind its discovery. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 262: Baseball Art on a New Level!

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down how the Tigers’ season has been rocked by injuries, with Tarik Skubal’s setback leading the way, and debate what it means for his future—and whether Scott Harris looks like a genius for not extending him. They also react to CC Sabathia and Dave Parker being added to the Brewers Wall of Honor, questioning the decision given their limited time with the club. With the season underway, the boys each pick their three most surprising teams and three most disappointing teams so far, explaining what’s real and what’s not. Later, they’re joined by TikTok sensation Pat Kellner (The Craftsman), who shares insight into the art of refurbishing baseball gloves and preserving a nearly forgotten craft. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 261: Pitching Ninja Leaves His Mark on the Game

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys kick things off by diving into the struggles of the New York Mets, debating how a high-value, all-in, franchise has fallen so far—and whether losing Pete Alonso took the heart out of the team. They then break down Kevin McGonigle’s payday and what it could signal for the future of contracts in Major League Baseball, before paying tribute to late Angels great Garret Anderson and his impact on the game. The boys also each select three players most likely to be traded this season, analyzing their potential value. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory, and close with breaking news in Collection Corner, as Nick Green from Market Movers joins to discuss the latest release on the app. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.