Gleeman and The Geek

Gleeman and The Geek episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  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...

  
• 04.05.2024

  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...

  
• 03.22.2024

  2024 Twins Season Preview

  Aaron and John preview the 2024 Minnesota Twins season.

  
• 03.15.2024

  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. 

  
• 03.01.2024

  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...

  
• 02.23.2024

  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...

  
• 02.16.2024

  TV Rant and Spring Storylines

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins choosing money over availability with their new TV deal, and why not spending that money would make a bad situation even more frustrating for fans, plus picking the biggest storylines to watch in...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Polanco, Mauer, and TV drama

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' five-player trade with the Mariners for Jorge Polanco, potentially big news on the ongoing local television drama, Joe Mauer officially being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and a great Winter Meltdown event thanks...

  
• 01.28.2024

  Winter Meltdown 2024 with Louie Varland and Matt Wallner

  Aaron and John are joined on Twins Daily's 2024 Winter Meltdown stage by Minnesota Twins Louie Varland and Matt Wallner.

  
• 01.19.2024

  Light at the End of the TV Tunnel?

  Aaron and John talk about Amazon getting involved in the Twins' uncertain TV situation, the clock ticking on an extremely inactive offseason, Joe Mauer on the verge of the Hall of Fame, the 2024 international prospect class, and revealing this...

  
• 01.05.2024

  New Year, Same Nothing

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' continued slow offseason that now at least includes Josh Staumont and (maybe) Ryan Jensen, why Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame chances are looking better and better, some clarity on the center field market,...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Billions, Buxton, and Trade Value

  Aaron and John say thank you for a fun year of Twins podcasts and talk about how Byron Buxton impacts the center field picture, which Twins players and prospects have the most trade value, Yoshinobu Yamamoto joining Shohei Ohtani in...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Waiting Is The Hardest Part

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lack of offseason action, Shohei Ohtani's record-setting $700 million deal with the Dodgers, Joe Mauer's path to the Hall of Fame, and our predictions for the next three months.

  
• 12.01.2023

  Provus, Pitching, and Paydays

  Aaron and John talk about Cory Provus replacing Dick Bremer as the Twins' television voice, the free-agent departures of Sonny Gray, Kenta Maeda, and Emilio Pagán, how the Twins will look to fill the sizable holes in the pitching staff,...

  
• 11.22.2023

  Tenders, Trades, and Television

  Aaron and John talk about Kyle Farmer, Jorge Polanco, and the Twins' most likely trade bait, tendering contracts to all seven arbitration-eligible players, Aaron Nola and the early free-agent pitching market, and why the Twins are far from the only...

  
• 11.08.2023

  Payroll Problems

  Aaron and John talk about the fears of the Twins' payroll declining coming true, what that means for their free agent and trade options this offseason, why going young and cheap doesn't have to be a bad thing, and Dick...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer

  Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by talking about the projected payroll, Sonny Gray and other free agents, arbitration decisions, team options on Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler, and trade possibilities, plus a clip of our...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Twins Awards, Over/Unders, and Thad Levine

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season-ending awards, including their 10-person MVP ballots, plus surgeries for Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff, what it would mean if the Red Sox hired away general manager Thad Levine, and a review of...

  
• 10.12.2023

  Fun While It Lasted

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season coming to an end vs. the Astros, why their playoff run was both too short and hugely important, Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien stepping up, Byron Buxton stepping in for the injured...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Twins vs. Houston Astros Playoff Preview

  Aaron and John review the Twins' Wild Card Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays and break down facing the Houston Astros in the ALDS. 

  
• 09.29.2023

  Welcome to the Playoffs

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' upcoming playoff series against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, the odds of Carlos Correa, Royce Lewis, and Byron Buxton being in the lineup for Game 1, why the rotation plan might not be quite as...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Lewis, Correa, and Buxton

  Aaron and John talk about the big injury questions surrounding Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa, and Byron Buxton with the Twins on the verge of clinching the division title, plus the returns of Brock Stewart and Chris Paddack, and the complicated...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Magic Numbers and Stretch Runs

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins closing in on clinching the AL Central, the toughest playoff roster decisions, the latest on Byron Buxton, why getting and keeping everyone healthy is essential, and how the bullpen could look much different...

  
• 09.08.2023

  It's Over. Now What?

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins all but knocking out the Guardians, how to change a team's focus to October, Louie Varland in the bullpen, Alex Kirilloff and the future of the lineup, playoff matchup preferences, and Walker Jenkins'...

  
• 09.01.2023

  This Is The Whole Thing

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' biggest remaining test, the Guardians being big winners of waiver madness, Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff on the verge of returning, Joe Ryan vs. Kenta Maeda for the playoff rotation, and why the...

  
• 08.25.2023

  Running The Gauntlet

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins pulling away from the Guardians, Joe Ryan rejoining the rotation and what it means for Dallas Keuchel, when and where Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff could rejoin the lineup, and the increasingly worrisome...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Royce Rolls

  Aaron and John recap their Initials Game matchup with the help of Marney Gellner, and then talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, when (and where) Byron Buxton might return, Ryan Jeffers' breakout season, young bats stepping up,...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Three Steps Forward, Three Steps Back

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' inability to handle even the slightest success, Carlos Correa's season-long struggles, how much they should rely on veterans vs. youngsters down the stretch, Bailey Ober possibly running out of gas, and how the...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Hamstrings and Hamstrung

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins' empty trade deadline, Joe Ryan hiding a hamstring injury, Dallas Keuchel joining the rotation, and top prospect Brooks Lee getting bumped up to Triple-A

  
• 07.27.2023

  Lopez for Floro and What's Next

  Aaron and John breakdown the Twins trading Jorge Lopez to the Marlins for Dylan Floro and look ahead to what other moves to expect before the trade deadline. 

  
• 07.21.2023

  Decisions, Decisions

  Aaron and John talk about how the Twins are handling Byron Buxton's struggles, Edouard Julien hitting so well they can't get rid of him, how to approach the trade deadline, Emilio Pagán and Max Kepler doing good work, and how...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Twins Trade Deadline Preview

  Aaron and John preview the Twins' options and approach ahead of the August 1 trade deadline, break down the remaining schedules and odds in the AL Central as the second half begins, and discuss the good fortune of landing Walker...

  
• 07.07.2023

  The Best ERA in Baseball

  Aaron and John talk about Pablo López joining Joe Ryan in the shutout club, the Twins having MLB's best ERA, Jose Miranda replacing an injured Royce Lewis whether he's ready or not, and what happens in a players-only meeting.

  
• 06.23.2023

  The Joe Ryan Experience

  Aaron and John talk about Joe Ryan ending the Twins' frustrating homestand on a high note, Byron Buxton breaking out of a slump while still not playing center field, Kenta Maeda returning to the rotation, and what to expect from...

  
• 06.16.2023

  Treading Water

  Aaron and John talk about another week of the Twins hovering around .500, Byron Buxton's return, Jorge Polanco's latest injury opening the door for Edouard Julien, what to make of Trevor Larnach at this point, and Sonny Gray disagreeing with...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Best of the Worst

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins clinging to their spot atop the worst division in baseball, why there are no easy solutions for the slumping, strikeout-prone lineup, Alex Kirilloff and Ryan Jeffers providing rare bright spots, and how much...

  
• 06.02.2023

  Correa, Kepler, and Bally Sports

  Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa's ongoing foot problems, how much longer the Twins can stick with Max Kepler at Matt Wallner's expense, the latest on the Bally Sports saga, and Royce Lewis' huge immediate impact.

  
• 05.26.2023

  Royce Lewis Time

  Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa's foot injury, Royce Lewis' imminent return, Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner getting chances to impress, and Byron Buxton running fast and getting up slow.

  
• 05.19.2023

  Deja Vu All Over Again

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins bringing back bad memories with Emilio Pagán imploding and injuries piling up, plus the latest on Royce Lewis, Nick Gordon, Jorge Polanco, Joey Gallo, and a running game finally kicking into gear.

  
• 05.12.2023

  Mahle, Miranda, and Kirilloff

  Aaron and John discuss the blessedly sad state of the AL Central, Tyler Mahle's Tommy John surgery, Jose Mirada's future as the Twins' third baseman, and Ale Kirilloff's impact on the lineup.

  
• 05.05.2023

  Byron Buxton Now, Alex Kirilloff Later

  Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton being at the peak of his DH powers, why the Alex Kirilloff equation could be changing soon, Carlos Correa showing signs of life, Jose Miranda digging a deeper hole, and meat raffle investigations.

  
• 04.28.2023

  Rotation Reinforcements

  Aaron and John talk about beating the Yankees, injuries to Kenta Maeda and Tyler Mahle opening rotation spots for Bailey Ober and Louie Varland, why Alex Kirilloff is blocked, Byron Buxton, Jorge Polanco, and Joey Gallo leading the lineup, and...

  
• 04.21.2023

  López Extension and Lineup Help

  Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Pablo López to a $73.5 million extension, how the lineup could look with Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff on the verge of returning, why Bailey Ober is about to re-enter the rotation,...

  
• 04.14.2023

  Bronx Blowout

  Aaron and John talk about blowing out the Yankees, the arrival of Edouard Julien, why Louie Varland is making a spot start, Kyle Farmer's long road back, and why the lineup could look way different soon.

  
• 04.10.2023

  Clashing with the Champs

  Aaron and John review the highs and lows of the Minnesota Twins' series win over the Houston Astros, catch up on injury news, and preview Matt Wallner's contributions to the team. 

  
• 04.04.2023

  Bumper to Bumper

  Aaron and John step into the big chair and talk about Joey Gallo's power, Byron Buxton's ability to change games even as a designated hitter, a strong start for the Twins' rotation, why Trevor Larnach is so important to the...

  
• 03.25.2023

  2023 Twins Season Preview

  Aaron and John preview the 2023 Minnesota Twins season. 

  
• 03.18.2023

  Over/Under 2023

  Aaron and John talk about the WBC and Edwin Diaz’s injury, and then make their annual over/under picks for every American League team.

  
• 03.10.2023

  Loose Change and Defensive Spectrums

  Aaron and John talk about Jose Miranda moving in the right direction, the Twins' increased focus on defensive flexibility, why Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco haven't played in games yet, pitchers adding velocity and new pitches, and why change isn't...

  
• 03.03.2023

  Pitch Clocks and Pitchers

  Aaron and John discuss the impact of the pitch clock, encouraging debuts from the starting rotation, and various injuries that are popping up around Twins' spring training camp.