On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys recap everything from All-Star Week, including the MLB Draft, breaking down the biggest storylines, standout moments, and what caught their attention during baseball’s midsummer showcase. They also discuss Justin Verlander’s retirement announcement, reflecting on his Hall of Fame career and why he truly represents the last of a dying breed of…
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On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys recap everything from All-Star Week, including the MLB Draft, breaking down the biggest storylines, standout moments, and what caught their attention during baseball’s midsummer showcase. They also discuss Justin Verlander’s retirement announcement, reflecting on his Hall of Fame career and why he truly represents the last of a dying breed of workhorse starting pitchers. With the first half of the season officially in the books, the boys hand out midseason report cards, grading three of baseball’s top teams and three of its biggest disappointments while evaluating where each club stands heading into the stretch run. They round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.
On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys discuss the Dodgers’ handling of Shohei Ohtani’s injury and whether the decision to let the situation linger could ultimately come back to haunt them in October. With the postseason approaching, how much could Ohtani’s health impact the Dodgers’ chances of making another World Series run? Afterwards, the boys address the elephant in the room: Vladimir…
6 days ago · 1:11:58
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…
1 wk ago · 1:11:58
On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys break down a playoff race where the stakes couldn’t be more different depending on the team. The Yankees—and Aaron Boone—need something great to happen down the stretch, while the Diamondbacks have proven to be much better than expected. The Rays could find themselves with a high playoff seed only to be vulnerable to an early exit, while the boys…
2 wks ago · 1:36:47
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…
3 wks ago · 1:35:05
