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Gleeman and The Geek

Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnesgleemangeek.libsyn.com
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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Episodes

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 struggling bullpen could still get a boost.

Sep 01, 20231 hr 54 min

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 state of the bullpen.

Aug 25, 20231 hr 35 min

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, and the state of the increasingly shaky bullpen.

Aug 18, 20231 hr 41 min

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 rotation could look come playoff time, and the 12th anniversary of the podcast.

Aug 11, 20231 hr 42 min

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

Aug 04, 20231 hr 36 min

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.

Jul 27, 20231 hr 6 min

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 friends can become enemies in a "loser retires" match.

Jul 21, 20231 hr 40 min

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 Jenkins in the draft.

Jul 14, 20231 hr 40 min

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.

Jul 07, 20231 hr 41 min

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 the Dallas Keuchel signing.

Jun 23, 20231 hr 38 min

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 Rocco Baldelli's decision to pull him after a rough inning.

Jun 16, 20231 hr 37 min

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 longer the Twins can possibly stick with Max Kepler.

Jun 09, 20231 hr 38 min

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.

Jun 02, 20231 hr 42 min

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.

May 26, 20231 hr 38 min

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.

May 19, 20231 hr 37 min

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.

May 12, 20231 hr 41 min

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.

May 05, 20231 hr 30 min

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 the upside of Brock Stewart.

Apr 28, 20231 hr 56 min

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, and what to do with the bullpen when things get messy.

Apr 21, 20231 hr 38 min

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.

Apr 14, 20231 hr 45 min

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.

Apr 10, 20231 hr 46 min

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 lineup, and first impressions of MLB's various new rules.

Apr 04, 20232 hr 34 min

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.

Mar 18, 20231 hr 56 min

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 always such a bad thing.

Mar 10, 20231 hr 16 min

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.

Mar 03, 20231 hr 25 min

Let the Games Begin

Aaron and John talk about the Twins adding Donovan Solano to the infield mix and what it could mean for Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach, plus updates on Jordan Balazovic, Kenta Maeda, Tyler Mahle, and Josh Winder.

Feb 24, 20231 hr 23 min

Spring Storylines and Question Marks

Aaron and John rank the Twins' most important spring training storylines and the biggest questions that need answering between now and Opening Day, including Alex Kirilloff, Tyler Mahle, Kenta Maeda, Byron Buxton, Jose Miranda, and MLB's rules changes.

Feb 17, 20231 hr 45 min

We Made It Through The Offseason

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' offseason coming to an end and spring training being right around the corner, ranking the Twins' top prospects, which Twins will and won't be playing in the World Baseball Classic, and why covering the NBA must be weird.

Feb 10, 20231 hr 51 min

Is This The Opening Day Roster?

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade for Michael Taylor, the decision to not trade Max Kepler (so far), why more moves for a bat or a reliever might be unlikely, and what the future holds for Bally Sports North.

Feb 03, 20231 hr 15 min
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