Gleeman and The Geek

Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes argue about the Minnesota Twins over a beer at this week's favorite watering hole.

Twins 2026 Season Preview 03/23/2026

Twins 2026 Season Preview Aaron and John dig into the latest spring training cuts, unpack what they signal, and lay out their expectations for how the Twins' 2026 season could unfold. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/40516355

Twins Roster Battles 03/13/2026

Twins Roster Battles Aaron and John talk about the Twins' roster battles two weeks before Opening Day, why Bailey Ober's velocity is worrisome, Zebby Matthews vs. Mick Abel, lefties vs. righties, and Kyler Murray's baseball career. For more Twins talk all season long, join and get 20% off an annual membership with the code TWINS2026 through first pitch of Opening Day. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/40440560

Not-So-Great Expectations 03/06/2026

Not-So-Great Expectations Aaron and John talk about the national expectations for the Twins, Luke Keaschall being cleared to play the outfield again, Alan Roden vs. James Outman, how much is riding on Brooks Lee, and trying to make sense of the elderly bullpen group. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/40312010

Twins' Vanishing Rotation Depth 02/27/2026

Twins' Vanishing Rotation Depth Aaron and John talk about the state of the Twins' rotation without Pablo López and David Festa, why prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez is generating buzz, and Alan Roden's odds of making the team, plus a clip from our hour-long Patreon interview with manager Derek Shelton. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/40229810

Pablo López's Injury and 2026 vs. 2027 decisions 02/20/2026

Pablo López's Injury and 2026 vs. 2027 decisions Aaron and John talk about the buzzkill of the Twins losing Pablo López for the season on Day 1, the domino effect on both the rotation and the bullpen, and takeaways from an interview with Tom Pohlad ... or maybe Paul Tohmad. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/40163495

Twins and Derek Falvey Break Up After Nine Years 02/06/2026

Twins and Derek Falvey Break Up After Nine Years Aaron and John talk about the Twins' shocking breakup with Derek Falvey, what it means for the Jeremy Zoll-led front office and Tom Pohlad-led ownership group, and how the rotation, bullpen, and lineup look heading into the start of spring training. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39940740

Signing Taylor Rogers and Notes From TwinsFest 01/28/2026

Signing Taylor Rogers and Notes From TwinsFest Aaron and John talk about the news and notes from TwinsFest weekend, including the signing of Taylor Rogers, interviews with Tom Pohlad, Derek Shelton, and others, avoiding arbitration with Joe Ryan, and why the Twins' words and actions continue to be very different. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39912745

Victor Caratini and the Twins' Roster Puzzle 01/19/2026

Victor Caratini and the Twins' Roster Puzzle Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising signing of catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal, why his arrival seemingly hints at more changes to a roster that doesn't fit well together, and announcing our Winter Meltdown guest lineup. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39748855

Twins' Remaining Offseason Questions 01/02/2026

Twins' Remaining Offseason Questions Aaron and John talk about the biggest offseason questions the Twins still need to answer with six weeks until spring training, why the free agent reliever market is running thin, the Pohlads giving fans deja vu three decades later, and the odds of a substantial trade. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39592200

Meet the New Boss 12/22/2025

Meet the New Boss Aaron and John talk about the Twins' long-awaited ownership changes, why Tom Pohlad needs to follow up his words with actions, adding Josh Bell to the lineup, and the roster holes that still need to be addressed if 2026 is going to be competitive. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39502680

Playing the Lottery 12/05/2025

Playing the Lottery Aaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39293635

Lowered Expectations and Familiar Rants 11/21/2025

Lowered Expectations and Familiar Rants Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/39127110

The Derek Shelton Era Begins 11/07/2025

The Derek Shelton Era Begins Aaron and John talk about the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, cutting Jose Miranda (and five others) from the 40-man roster, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026, and revisiting preseason over/under picks. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38953225

Manager Searches and Old Friends 10/23/2025

Manager Searches and Old Friends Aaron and John talk about the Twins' search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, the many ex-Twins on the postseason stage, why so much has changed between Toronto and Minnesota in just two years, and the legend of Matt Mikulski. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38748945

Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer 10/10/2025

Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, arbitration projections, and non-tender or trade candidates, plus a look at different paths the front office could take based on the Pohlads' willingness to spend. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38542260

Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli; Now What? 10/03/2025

Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli; Now What? Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38457855

Open Bars, Damn Yankees, and Running Games 09/19/2025

Open Bars, Damn Yankees, and Running Games Aaron and John talk about the Twins taking their annual lumps against the Yankees, the rotation disappointing since the trade deadline, Byron Buxton reaching incentives, Rocco Baldelli's job status, leaning into the running game in 2026, and open bars at weddings. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38283030

Buxton, Baldelli, and the Bullpen 09/12/2025

Buxton, Baldelli, and the Bullpen Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line, the tall task of rebuilding the bullpen, appreciating a truly great Byron Buxton season, discouraging injury news for David Festa, and Rocco Baldelli's job status. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38198720

Is This Rock Bottom For The Twins? 09/05/2025

Is This Rock Bottom For The Twins? Aaron and John talk about the Twins being swept at home by the White Sox, Target Field attendance cratering, Pablo López returning to the rotation, Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall shining no matter what, and the results of The Athletic's Twins fan survey. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38103430

Buxton, Jenkins, and the Twins' March to 90 Losses 08/29/2025

Buxton, Jenkins, and the Twins' March to 90 Losses Aaron and John talk about the Twins' losses continuing to pile up, Byron Buxton's latest multi-homer game, how to handle the rotation logjam in September, top prospect Walker Jenkins reaching Triple-A at age 20, and the magic of a good sandwich. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/38021810

Back to (Bad) Baseball 08/22/2025

Back to (Bad) Baseball Aaron and John talk about the Twins unfortunately now playing as poorly as everyone expected after the fire sale, calling up trade deadline pickups Mick Abel and Taj Bradley, the questions Brooks Lee still has left to answer, and why bad owners shouldn't provide cover for other areas of the organization also being bad. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37922095

Sorry Twins Fans, the Pohlads Aren't Selling 08/15/2025

Sorry Twins Fans, the Pohlads Aren't Selling Aaron and John talk about the Pohlads pulling the Twins off the market and selling two minority stakes to pay off $425 million in debt, why it seems like a worst-case scenario for long-suffering fans, and the future ramifications on payroll, players, and winning. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37837910

Keaschall, Buxton, and Twins Storylines 08/08/2025

Keaschall, Buxton, and Twins Storylines Aaron and John talk about the returns of Luke Keaschall and Byron Buxton, the biggest Twins storylines to watch down the stretch whether they're winning or losing, and why it all comes back to the Pohlads in the end. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37734965

Twins Trade Deadline Fire Sale 08/03/2025

Twins Trade Deadline Fire Sale Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' shocking trade deadline fire sale, which included dumping Carlos Correa's contract, tearing down the entire bullpen, and slashing payroll even further as the Pohlads continue to have the team up for sale. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37651590

Minnesota Twins: Open For Business 07/25/2025

Minnesota Twins: Open For Business Aaron and John talk about the Twins looking like trade deadline sellers, why they'll be tempted to move core pieces like Griffin Jax or Jhoan Duran along with impending free agents, reason to hope Royce Lewis is finally turning things around, and another injury hit to the starting rotation. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37548055

Put Up or Sell Off? 07/18/2025

Put Up or Sell Off? Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline scenarios, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan at the All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred's comments about the Pohlads' sale efforts, midseason prospect rankings, and a Patreon clip with Thad Levine. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37456995

All-Stars, Trade Paths, and Double Steals 07/11/2025

All-Stars, Trade Paths, and Double Steals Aaron and John talk about the Twins showing some fight vs. the Cubs and Rays, Byron Buxton and (eventually) Joe Ryan being All-Stars, Rocco Baldelli getting aggressive, Luke Keaschall on the comeback trail, and the five trade deadline paths. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37377185

Which Trade Deadline Path Should Twins Take? 07/04/2025

Which Trade Deadline Path Should Twins Take? Aaron and John talk about how the Twins should approach the trade deadline, why the ownership situation makes buying and selling trickier for the front office, finally shutting down Bailey Ober, and the most obvious players to shop before July 31. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37284945

Baldelli's Contract and Halfway to What? 06/27/2025

Baldelli's Contract and Halfway to What? Aaron and John talk about the difficulty of making sense of the Twins' season at the halfway point, the front office picking up their 2026 contract option on manager Rocco Baldelli, Royce Lewis getting closer to coming back from his latest hamstring injury, and one possible factor behind the pitching staff's struggles. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37182315

Byron Buxton Does It All, Twins Need More 06/20/2025

Byron Buxton Does It All, Twins Need More Aaron and John talk about joining the world of video podcasts, Byron Buxton putting on a show in an otherwise struggling Twins lineup, Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien being passed over as Royce Lewis' replacement, and Joe Ryan holding the rotation together. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/37092265

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