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…
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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!
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 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
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…
1 mo ago · 1:25:09
