Gleeman and The Geek podcast

Gleeman and The Geek

Minnesota Twins Talk with Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes. For more, including midweek, episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman.

Minnesota Twins Talk with Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes. For more, including midweek, episodes, check out https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman.

 

#50

Ishbia Brothers Emerge as Twins Buyers

Aaron and John talk about the billionaire brothers, Justin and Mat Ishbia, being interested in buying the Twins from the Pohlads, trade speculation swirling around Carlos Correa, and the pros and cons of Rule 5 pick Eiberson Castellano. ... Read more

18 hrs Ago

1 HR 49 MINS

1:49:02

18 hrs Ago


#49

Coaching Changes and Waiting Around

Aaron and John talk about the changes to the Twins' coaching staff, what to expect from the Winter Meetings, why MLB's early offseason moves have been surprising, and cheap free agent fits for the Twins that might still be too expensive. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:59

06 Dec 2024


#48

St. Peter Moving On, Falvey Moving Up

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising front office shakeup involving Dave St. Peter, Derek Falvey, and Jeremy Zoll, why the timing is odd with the team up for sale, Carlos Correa trade speculation, Rule 5 protection decisions and scouting reports on beat writers. ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

2 HR 00 MINS

2:00:29

22 Nov 2024


#47

Business As Usual

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest offseason needs, Alex Kirilloff's shocking retirement, assumptions about payroll, 40-man roster housecleaning, Carlos Santana's first Gold Glove at age 38, and finish with a Patreon show clip with the Star-Tribune's Bobby Nightengale talking about which players are most likely to be traded. ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

2 HR 02 MINS

2:02:33

05 Nov 2024


#46

Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets

Aaron and John talk about the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup, the Twins hiring Matt Borgschulte as their new (old) hitting coach, the team MVP debate and other end-of-season awards, reviewing our over/under picks, and a clip from our chat with Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

1 HR 54 MINS

1:54:55

25 Oct 2024


#45

Sell The Team!

Aaron and John discuss the Minnesota Twins being for sale and announcing a new TV deal for 2025.  ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:47

14 Oct 2024


#44

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins

Aaron and John talk about putting the Twins’ mess of a season to rest, the firing of GM Thad Levine and four coaches, Joe Pohlad’s comments on payroll, and the least bad option between cheering for the Yankees or the Guardians. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:28

04 Oct 2024


#43

The Worst Loss of the Season

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' infuriating inability to even put up a fight during their six-week fall out of contention, the step-by-step wrecking of fan morale 10 months in the making, the long list of individual players who contributed to the collapse, and why the big-picture outlook might not be getting any rosier. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:41

27 Sep 2024


#42

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse?

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' month-long collapse, an excruciating series in Cleveland, the trickle down effect of ownership slashing payroll by $30 million, and how the Twins can still salvage their season simply by playing decently for nine games. ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:55

20 Sep 2024


#41

Stretching for September

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' depth being put to the test by injuries and poor moves, why the path to the playoffs is still clear with a decent September, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, timelines for Brooks Lee and Louie Varland, and what happened to Max Kepler. ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:50

30 Aug 2024


#40

Twins Need Home Cooking

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' bullpen meltdowns exposing a lack of quality depth, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, the start of a crucial nine-game home stand, and why rookie starting pitchers like Simeon Woods Richardson have been so big all season. ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:37

23 Aug 2024


#39

Rotation Rookies and Missing Buxton

Aaron and John talk about the Twins being forced to rely on rookies in the rotation, Byron Buxton joining Carlos Correa on the injured list, first impressions of Zebby Matthews, and giving props to Christian Vàzquez and Carlos Santana. ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:22

16 Aug 2024


#38

AL Central Showdown

Aaron and John look forward to the Minnesota Twins' showdown with the Cleveland Guardians, recap the Cubs series, discuss Joe Ryan's injury and where it leaves the Twins' rotation (and bullpen), marvel at Matt Wallner's hot streak, and revel in the crisp, cool, fall-like air.  ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

1 HR 44 MINS

1:44:45

09 Aug 2024


#37

Will They or Won't They?

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline options, including three potential areas to address, plus Royce Lewis, Jose Miranda, and Brock Stewart getting healthy, a winning series vs. the best team in baseball, and why payroll is, unfortunately, playing a big part in the front office's decision making. ... Read more

26 Jul 2024

1 HR 39 MINS

1:39:18

26 Jul 2024


#36

Deadline Dreaming

Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa and the many other key Twins players dealing with injuries as the second half begins, how the team could and should approach the trade deadline, why they went heavy on college hitters in the MLB draft, and what it will take to catch Cleveland in the AL Central. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

1 HR 38 MINS

1:38:24

19 Jul 2024


#35

Everybody Hits

Aaron and John talk about Willi Castro joining Carlos Correa as Twins in the All-Star game, Jose Miranda's historic hitting streak, Brooks Lee making a huge impact right away, Byron Buxton looking like his old self, and why the trade deadline could be hard to predict. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:00

12 Jul 2024


#34

Next Man Up

Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' latest injury, the Twins turning to Brooks Lee as his replacement, David Festa's short stint in the rotation, Chris Paddack's impending return, and the rise of Jose Miranda.     ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

1 HR 53 MINS

1:53:52

05 Jul 2024


#33

Buxton, Festa, and Lee

Aaron and John talk about David Festa joining the Twins' rotation in place of Chris Paddack, Byron Buxton reminding everyone how good he can still be, Carlos Correa's scary looking hit-by-pitch, and how Brooks Lee could work his way into the second-half lineup. ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:43

28 Jun 2024


#32

Correa, Lewis, and Kirilloff

Aaron and John talk about the Twins being carried by Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis on absolute heaters, sending down Alex Kirilloff but not calling up Matt Wallner, and the added dimension Austin Martin can bring to a lineup. ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

1 HR 58 MINS

1:58:47

17 Jun 2024


#31

Royce Roulette

Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' imminent return and the Twins' many different ways to make room for him, Joe Ryan's rising velocity, Jorge Alcala and Diego Castillo giving the bullpen a new look, and Simeon Woods Richardson's future. ... Read more

31 May 2024

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:53

31 May 2024


#30

Consistently Inconsistent

Aaron and John talk about trying to make sense of the Twins at the one-third mark, Jhoan Duran's missing velocity, positive rotation trends, lagging attendance, the lack of left-handed lineup thump, and stretching the definition of "pleasant." ... Read more

24 May 2024

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:27

24 May 2024


#29

Flushing the Yankees

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' latest depressing series vs. the Yankees, how much the return of Byron Buxton could help a sloppy defense, why the same lineup can be so good and so bad, what to make of Alex Kirilloff's extended struggles, and lessons to be learned from the Timberwolves.     ... Read more

17 May 2024

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:50

17 May 2024


#28

Chasing Cleveland

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lineup and rotation stepping up to keep rolling against better competition, Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler crushing everything, the latest on injuries to Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa, and why some bullpen blowups are inevitably in a stretch like this. ... Read more

10 May 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:52

10 May 2024


#27

Going Streaking

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning streak turning their season around, Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran returning as Byron Buxton and Brock Stewart go on the injured list, windows opening for Jose Miranda and Austin Martin, and the latest on TV drama that always seems to hurt Twins fans. ... Read more

04 May 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:50

04 May 2024


#26

Stop Digging

Aaron and John talk about the Twins digging a deeper and deeper hole, Matt Wallner's demotion and Trevor Larnach's latest chance, what to make of Louie Varland and Chris Paddack struggling in the back of the rotation, and the pros and cons of fighting ham. ... Read more

19 Apr 2024

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:41

19 Apr 2024


#25

And So It Begins

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' opening week of the season, the familiar offensive struggles of April baseball, trying to replace Royce Lewis, trying to draw conclusions from a handful of games, and positive signs from several key hitters looking healthy again. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:59

05 Apr 2024


#24

2024 Twins Season Preview

Aaron and John preview the 2024 Minnesota Twins season. ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:34

22 Mar 2024


#23

AL Preview and Over-Unders 2024

Aaron and John preview the American League by reviewing Vegas' over-under for each team and making their predictions.  ... Read more

15 Mar 2024

1 HR 58 MINS

1:58:25

15 Mar 2024


#22

Margot, Buxton, and DeSclafani

Aaron and John talk about the Twins trading for Manuel Margot instead of re-signing Michael A. Taylor, the Byron Buxton vibes getting better and better, why Anthony DeSclafani's elbow soreness puts the rotation plan in jeopardy, and Denard Span joining the television crew. ... Read more

01 Mar 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:05

01 Mar 2024


#21

What We've Learned In Twins Camp So Far

Aaron and John talk about the things we've learned in Twins camp so far, including about Byron Buxton, Chris Paddack, Brooks Lee, Jose Miranda, Jorge Alcala, and Edouard Julien, plus reacting to Joe Pohlad's comments about payroll, and how crossword puzzles and Settlers of Catan is taking over the clubhouse. ... Read more

23 Feb 2024

1 HR 34 MINS

1:34:17

23 Feb 2024