Long Gone

267: Drafting the Hall of Really Good

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. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

266: Forgotten Series: Shawn Green

On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys turn their attention to college baseball, previewing the upcoming College World Series, highlighting some of the top draft prospects set to take the field, and making their picks for who will be crowned National Champion. They then shift gears for a vent session on AJ Hinch, debating whether the Tigers manager’s increasingly head-scratching analytical decisions could put his long-term future in Detroit into question. Following that, the boys bring back the Forgotten Series, this time spotlighting former MLB star Shawn Green. From his rise as a five-tool talent and one of baseball’s smartest players to his success as a proud Jewish athlete and his life after baseball, the boys take a deep dive into Green’s underrated career from start to finish. They 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. 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.