Gleeman and The Geek

Episode 544: The March To 90 Losses

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Joe Ryan avoiding a serious injury, Andrelton Simmons not being allowed into Canada, how this year's team compares to 1990 a...

Episode 543: Joe Ryan, Nick Gordon and Jovani Moran

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Joe Ryan's first impression, Nick Gordon's future role, Jovani Moran's upside, Byron Buxton's power display, and the differe...

Episode 542: Losing My Rotation

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss Kenta Maeda's Tommy John surgery, Joe Ryan's debut, Randy Dobnak's return, the Twins' offseason payroll situation, and how all ...

Episode 541: Buxton In, Maeda Out, Joe Ryan ... Up?

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's return, Kenta Maeda's elbow surgery and where it leaves the 2022 rotation, Joe Ryan's odds of being a Septemb...

Episode 540: Damn, Yankees

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning ways predictably coming to an end vs. the Yankees, Trevor Larnach's demotion, Kenta Maeda's latest injury...

Episode 539: What's Gotten Into This Team?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins winning three straight series vs. first-place teams, Nelson Cruz being back weirdly soon, Byron Buxton's impending...

Episode 538: Live From Houston

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John joins Aaron from his baseball road trip in Houston, and the two discuss Jorge Polanco's resurgence, the Twins' decisions around veteran and rooki...

Episode 537: Jose Berrios and the Trade Deadline

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the Twins' trade deadline moves, including trading away Jose Berrios, and what it means for the future of the team.

Episode 536: Not-So-Calm Before the Storm

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton turning down the Twins' contract offer, Nelson Cruz being traded to Tampa Bay, Alex Kirilloff's season-ending s...

Episode 535: Will the Twins Extend Buxton?

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' contract negotiations with Byron Buxton, a terrible series in Detroit, Mitch Garver's return from the i...

Episode 534: Sweeping Into The Break

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After one of the more exciting wins of the season, Aaron and John discuss the state of the team, Josh Donaldson trade rumors, Nelson Cruz's health, Mi...

Episode 533: The Twins Most Likely To Be Traded

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John recap Josh Donaldson's eventful week and evaluate whether he and several other Twins will be traded before the deadline. 

Episode 532: Last Comic Standing

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's latest injury, whether or not the Twins are playing well enough to change the arc of the season, eating Josh ...

Episode 531: Reloading vs. Rebuilding

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins sweeping Texas, Byron Buxton's long-awaited return, Josh Donaldson and Nelson Cruz getting hurt, rebuilding vs. re...

Episode 530: It's Over

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John come to grips with the lost season for the Twins and what that means for the trade deadline, plus the latest on Byron Buxton and Kenta ...

Episode 529: To Call It Or Not To Call It

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' underwhelming 13-game stretch heading into series against the Yankees and Astros, Gilberto Celestino and Ryan Jef...

Episode 528: Running In Place

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss a sour ending to a good week, the Twins' continued roster shuffling, a second generation of Gleeman and the Geek listeners and ...

Episode 527: Now or Never

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Miguel Sano's latest season-saving homer binge, the Twins' never-ending injury bug hitting Kenta Maeda and half the lineup, ...

Episode 526: The Point of No Return

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about another frustrating week for the Twins filled with blown opportunities and injuries, plus Miguel Sano's big moment, Donaldso...

Episode 525: Total System Failure 2.0?

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the historic ineptitude of the Twins' bullpen, injuries knocking out Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff, calling up Trevor Larn...

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07 May 2021

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We get lots of questions on who our sponsors are, so we'll use this post to update our sponsors and their special offers. We can't guarantee these all...

Episode 524: Signs of Life

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins up and down week, signs of life from the lineup, the impact of Alex Kirilloff, Byron Buxton's number porn and what...

Episode 523: What Happened To This Team?

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins digging an even bigger hole, Alex Kirilloff's arrival, why the team needs Andrelton Simmons back, the math behind ...

Episode 522: Chaos Week

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about one of the weirdest weeks in Twins history, what happens next following multiple positive COVID tests and canceled games, th...

Episode 521: Half Full or Half Empty?

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about amazing starts for Byron Buxton, Nelson Cruz, and Luis Arraez, not-so-amazing starts for Jorge Polanco, Alexander Colome, an...

Episode 520: Opening Weekend

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about a very good opening weekend for the Twins that was almost great, Josh Donaldson's latest leg injury, Byron Buxton's scary po...

Episode 519: Twins 2021 Season Preview

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John dissect the latest Twins' news, break down the team, their concerns and hopes, and give their official predictions on the number of Twi...

Episode 518: 2021 Over-Unders

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John preview the American League by dissecting Vegas' over/under win totals for each team. 

Episode 517: Land of 10,000 Fans

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the return of 10,000 fans to Target Field, Randy Dobnak's new slider, Jake Odorizzi's deal with the Astros, some Tyler Duffe...

Episode 516: John Bonnes, TikTok Superstar

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about potential Byron Buxton and Jose Berrios contract extensions, Jake Odorizzi signing with the Astros, Trevor Larnach as an und...

Episode 515: Fully Torn ACLs and Partially Filled Ballparks

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' knee injury, the Twins' first spring training game and the presence of fans at the ballpark, Alex Kirilloff's c...

Episode 514: Live from Fort Myers!

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins filling out the rotation with Matt Shoemaker, how another option changes Lewis Thorpe's outlook, details of the Sa...

Episode 513: One Week To Go

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the verge of spring training, Aaron and John discuss Nelson Cruz's attitude after signing a one-year deal, the teams the St. Paul Saints will play ...

Episode 512: The Boomstick and The Cutter

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about a very busy week that saw the Twins re-sign Nelson Cruz, sign Alex Colome, and add two hard-throwing pitchers to the bullpen...

Episode 511: Andrelton Simmons! (Nelson Cruz?)

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the Twins' new shortstop Andrelton Simmons, new contract talks with Nelson Cruz, losing Eddie Rosario to Cleveland and why they...

Episode 510: Don't Worry, Be Happ(y)

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing veteran left-hander J.A. Happ for $8 million, re-set the free agent market for pitchers, big bats, and inf...

Episode 509: Patience or Freakout

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about why Twins fans shouldn't be freaking out over the team's lack of moves, what's left of the free agent market once they do st...

Episode 508: Cleveland, Cruz, and Contracts

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Cleveland trading Francisco Lindor and what it means for the Twins, the latest on Nelson Cruz, the pros and cons of long-ter...

Episode 507: Relief Beyond Robles

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Hansel Robles, the remaining free agent reliever market and how high they should be shooting, Luis Arraez ...

Episode 506: Japan vs. Philly

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Fernando Romero going to Japan, Thad Levine not going to Philadelphia, Rocco Baldelli's new plan for Taylor Rogers and the T...

Episode 505: Saints, Rule 5 and Nelson Cruz

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Minnesota Twins' affiliation with the St. Paul Saints finally becoming official, the other restructuring of the minor le...

Episode 504: Eddie Leaves, Levine Stays

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the departure of Eddie Rosario, Trevor May, and Matt Wisler, the retention of Twins General Manager Thad Levine, and how the Tw...

Episode 503: Ed-DIE! Ed-DIE! Ed-DIE???

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John explain why Eddie Rosario will probably not be a Minnesota Twin next week, other impacts of Wednesday's non-tender deadline, and a coup...

Episode 502: Big Bats and Saints

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the likelihood of Minnesota Twins re-signing Nelson Cruz, free agent options if they can't, and the implications of the St. Pau...

Episode 501: Free Agent Starting Pitchers

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John look at the suddenly diminished free agent starting pitcher market, including NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer, and try to find who fits...

Episode 500: Aaron's Mom

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron, John and Judi gather around the Gleeman family's kitchen table and talk growing up Gleeman, reminisce about the early days of the podcast, and ...

Episode 499: Reliever Remix and Offseason Needs

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the Twins turning down Sergio Romo's option, two new bullpen additions, negotiations with Nelson Cruz, rewatching Game 163, the...

Episode 498: The 2021 Payroll Episode

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John dive into the Twins payroll situation for the 2021 season, discuss why it matters, and review their "Big Board" draft, including why Jo...

Episode 497: MVPs and Over-Unders

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about their Twins MVP ballots, review their preseason AL Central over/under picks, and catch up on the playoffs and some offseason...

Episode 496: Free Agent Frenzy

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John walk through each of the Twins' impending free agents and discuss whether or not a path exists in which they return to the team. 

Episode 495: How to Fix a Lineup

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about another disappointing, early playoff exit for the Twins and go position-by-position through the lineup in search of a cure f...

Episode 494: Race To The Finish

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the final week of the regular season, wonder about the health of the Twins lineup, rank the quality of the postseason rotati...

Episode 493: Playoff Possibilities

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' best and worst potential playoff matchups, if avoiding New York is the only thing that matters, Mitch Garver's re...

Episode 492: Kenta Maeda, Ace

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John take over KFAN on a Saturday afternoon, revel in a strong start in the Cleveland series showdown, get excited about Kenta Maeda's ascen...

Episode 491: Donaldson, Buxton, Pineda, and Rooker

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about an up-and-down week that saw the Twins snap a long losing streak, go on a winning streak, welcome back Josh Donaldson, Byron...

Episode 490: Going First To Third

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' worst week of the season, what to expect at the trade deadline, the lineup's shocking decline vs. left-handed pit...

Episode 489: The Walking (and Winning) Wounded

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins hanging onto first place despite never-ending injuries, this week's big series in Cleveland, Kenta Maeda's near no...

Episode 488: Safety Squeezes and Ragged Rotations

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Jose Berrios' struggles and the Twins' in-flux rotation, the strategy behind a surprising safety squeeze, how the Twins dram...

Episode 487: Rolled by the Royals

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John commiserate about the Twins four-game losing streak and count down the news that matters. 

Episode 486: Crushing Cleveland

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins taking three out of four from Cleveland at Target Field, unexpectedly great pitching, a soft upcoming schedule, in...

Episode 485: Beating Up the White Sox

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season-opening series win over the White Sox, preview the upcoming week against the Cardinals and Indians, marvel...

Episode 484: Sano, Buxton, and Over/Unders

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John preview the AL Central by way of their annual over/under picks, plus the latest on Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton, Jake Odorizzi, Willians A...

Episode 483: Schedules, Scrimmages, and Screams

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' advantages with the 60-game schedule, Rich Hill grunting his way into the rotation, hitters and pitchers both hat...

Episode 482: Ready Or Not ... Baseball!

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the first few days of Twins summer camp, the decisions surrounding the 60-player pool, Miguel Sano and Willians Astudillo te...

Episode 481: Baseball Is Back

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the return of baseball and the long-awaited start of the Twins' season, including 60-man squads, Miguel Sano's legal status,...

Episode 480: Do The Right Thing

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the latest "this is the week" for MLB's owner vs. player negotiations, the Twins' decision to remove Calvin Griffith's statu...

Episode 479: Draft Day and Divvying Dollars

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Aaron Sabato and the Twins' other picks in a very weird, very abbreviated MLB draft, plus a lengthy discussion about why it ...

Episode 478: The Time Is Now

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the rapidly closing window for a 2020 baseball season, how the Twins will approach a draft that is very different this year,...

Episode 477: Baseball Stats 101

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John go in-depth about the numbers, stats, and metrics baseball uses to evaluate hitting, from OBP and SLG to WAR and Pythag, explaining the...

Episode 476: MLB's Plan To Start The Season

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the details of MLB's plan for a 2020 season, whether the Twins would be helped or hurt by the proposed changes, Rich Hill's ...

Episode 475: Game 6 — Kirby's Home Run

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Aaron and John as they watch the second half of Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Watch along on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G...

Episode 474: Game 6 — The Catch

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Aaron and John as they watch Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Watch along on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gv0b1CTno0

Episode 473: Alternate Realities

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about actual Twins roster moves (sort of), a new view of the Buxton-for-Syndergaard rumors, a baseball season possibly starting so...

Episode 472: Why Everybody Wants To Play

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John break down the announced agreement between MLB and the players' union and how it impacts the Twins, including when and where games migh...

Episode 471: Will There Be A Season?

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the odds of 2020 featuring zero games vs. games with no crowds vs. games with crowds, plus the search for toilet paper, how ...

Episode 470: Now What?

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John discuss the MLB shutdown and what is next.

Episode 469: Choose Your Twins MVP

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' many team MVP candidates, Byron Buxton's comeback status, Eddie Rosario's self-aware future in Minnesota, Miguel ...

Episode 468: The Boys Are Back In Town

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' fifth-starter battle, staying healthy (knock on wood) in spring training, 13th pitcher and 13th hitter competitio...

Episode 467: This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' least-replaceable players, Jose Berrios' spring debut, DMV trips, Fernando Romero's visa problems, analytics flow...

Episode 466: Best Twins Team Since [Blank]

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about their first week together covering Twins spring training in Fort Myers, including news about Josh Donaldson, Kenta Maeda, By...

Episode 465: Midnight Plane To Florida

08 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the never-ending Brusdar Graterol drama, why the Red Sox are holding up a huge trade, Jose Berrios losing his arbitration ca...

Episode 464: The Brusdar Graterol Question

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the pros, cons, and side effects of Brusdar Graterol shifting to the bullpen, trading Ryne Harper to make room for Josh Dona...

Episode 463: Winter Meltdown 2020 with Kent Hrbek and Trevor Plouffe

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John are live from Twins Daily's seventh annual Winter Meltdown event, with special guests Kent Hrbek, Trevor Plouffe, and 400 of our closes...

Episode 462: The Best Lineup In Baseball?

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John revel in Josh Donaldson joining the Twins, search for the best Twins batting order, and marvel at the sign-stealing scandal.

Episode 461: Signing Sano

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Miguel Sano to a long-term extension, arbitration settlements with everyone except Jose Berrios, the lates...

Episode 460: Hill and Bailey (and Donaldson?)

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Josh Donaldson end game, what the rotation plan looks like after signing Rich Hill and Homer Bailey, year-end podcast nu...

Episode 459: End of Year Deep Thoughts

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about forming very strong opinions on a Twins offseason that isn't actually finished, the latest on Hyun-Jin Ryu and Josh Donaldso...

Episode 458: Donaldson or Bust?

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins coming up empty in their pursuit of "impact pitching" via free agency, shooting their final shot for Josh Donaldso...

Episode 457: Shrinking Options and Backup Plans

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about what's left of the Twins' chances of signing a big-time free agent, what pivoting to the trade market for pitching help woul...

Episode 456: Pineda and Avila (and Bumgarner?)

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins re-signing Michael Pineda, replacing Jason Castro with Alex Avila, and how they can stick the landing of a great o...

Episode 455: Gibson, Cron, and Poached Coaches

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Kyle Gibson's unexpectedly big contract with the Rangers, how the C.J. Cron decision is much bigger than it looks, Derek She...

Episode 454: Three-Team Race?

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' tough Rule 5 draft decisions, the future of Wander Javier, the White Sox pushing to make the AL Central a three-t...

Episode 453: The Return of Odorizzi

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Jake Odorizzi accepting the Twins' qualifying offer, the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, the ETA for the Twins' next big move...

Episode 452: Odorizzi's Big Decision

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about Jake Odorizzi's big decision, trying to bring back Sergio Romo and Jason Castro, losing Kohl Stewart and Stephen Gonsalves, ...

Episode 451: The Pitching Plan

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the many paths the Twins can take to rebuild their rotation, saying goodbye to Sam Dyson, claiming Matt Wisler, how to appro...

Episode 450: Re-Drafting the Future

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins losing hitting coach James Rowson, Royce Lewis winning MVP of the Arizona Fall League, the team's most valuable lo...

Episode 449: Gambling and Risk Taking

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about their preseason over/under bets, why the Twins need to finally take some risks, the less-juiced playoff baseball, Rocco Bald...

Episode 448: Season Ends, Offseason Begins

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the ALDS and its depressing end, and then set up the offseason with payroll, arbitration, and free agent decisions to come.

Episode 447: ALDS Game 1

05 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' ALDS Game 1 loss to the Yankees and the lead up to Game 2.  For postgame episodes for Game 2, Game 3 and beyond,...

Episode 446: Yankees Week

28 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron and John talk about the Twins winning the AL Central and look ahead to another playoff matchup against the New York Yankees.