Gleeman and The Geek

Oct 25 2024 50 ep. 99 mins 712

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

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Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets

Oct 25 2024 114 mins

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.

Sell The Team!

Oct 14 2024 90 mins

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

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins

Oct 04 2024 85 mins

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.

The Worst Loss of the Season

Sep 27 2024 104 mins

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.

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse?

Sep 20 2024 98 mins

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.

Stretching for September

Aug 30 2024 97 mins

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.

Twins Need Home Cooking

Aug 23 2024 99 mins

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.

Rotation Rookies and Missing Buxton

Aug 16 2024 108 mins

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.

AL Central Showdown

Aug 09 2024 104 mins

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.

Will They or Won't They?

Jul 26 2024 99 mins

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.