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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A ⚾️ podcast with two buddies who throw and don't let up! Michael Dault and co-host Steve Ford. Each week the boys dive into MLB, college ball, fantasy baseball, and the collecting world — all with a nostalgic, passionate tone that true fans recognize. From unique guest interviews to games played and hot takes, this is a baseball show unlike any other.

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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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A ⚾️ podcast with two buddies who throw and don't let up! Michael Dault and co-host Steve Ford. Each week the boys dive into MLB, college ball, fantasy baseball, and the collecting world — all with a nostalgic, passionate tone that true fans recognize. From unique guest interviews to games played and hot takes, this is a baseball show unlike any other.

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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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