Aaron Gleeman
@aarongleeman.bsky.social
Covering the Minnesota Twins since 2002. The Athletic senior writer + Gleeman and The Geek junior talker.
Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/aaron-gleeman/
Podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman
Articles: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/aaron-gleeman/
Podcasts: https://www.patreon.com/Gleeman
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred commented on the process of the Twins adding new limited partners to the ownership group, via @evandrellich.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 AM
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred commented on the process of the Twins adding new limited partners to the ownership group, via @evandrellich.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
FanGraphs has updated their payroll breakdown page to switch from 2025 to 2026: www.fangraphs.com/roster-resou...
Twins begin the offseason tied for #22 in MLB with a $96 million projected payroll.
Their payroll was in the $135 million range for 2025 and 2024, and ~$160 million for 2023.
Twins begin the offseason tied for #22 in MLB with a $96 million projected payroll.
Their payroll was in the $135 million range for 2025 and 2024, and ~$160 million for 2023.
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
FanGraphs has updated their payroll breakdown page to switch from 2025 to 2026: www.fangraphs.com/roster-resou...
Twins begin the offseason tied for #22 in MLB with a $96 million projected payroll.
Their payroll was in the $135 million range for 2025 and 2024, and ~$160 million for 2023.
Twins begin the offseason tied for #22 in MLB with a $96 million projected payroll.
Their payroll was in the $135 million range for 2025 and 2024, and ~$160 million for 2023.
Might have to frame this comment.
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Might have to frame this comment.
Josh Naylor ranked #14 on @theathletic.com's free agent big board.
I did the Naylor write-up and my personal rankings had him the highest at #10. I just had a very hard time seeing him anywhere but re-signed with the Mariners.
Full free agent big board: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
I did the Naylor write-up and my personal rankings had him the highest at #10. I just had a very hard time seeing him anywhere but re-signed with the Mariners.
Full free agent big board: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
November 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Josh Naylor ranked #14 on @theathletic.com's free agent big board.
I did the Naylor write-up and my personal rankings had him the highest at #10. I just had a very hard time seeing him anywhere but re-signed with the Mariners.
Full free agent big board: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
I did the Naylor write-up and my personal rankings had him the highest at #10. I just had a very hard time seeing him anywhere but re-signed with the Mariners.
Full free agent big board: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
I had a good time talking Twins with @randball.bsky.social on the Star Tribune's podcast.
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I had a good time talking Twins with @randball.bsky.social on the Star Tribune's podcast.
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
Audio: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awvm...
Byron Buxton placed 11th in the AL MVP voting, which means he missed out on a $3 million bonus by one spot.
November 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Byron Buxton placed 11th in the AL MVP voting, which means he missed out on a $3 million bonus by one spot.
A's slugger Nick Kurtz was unanimously voted AL Rookie of the Year.
I was one of two Rookie of the Year voters for the Minnesota chapter of the BBWAA.
My ballot:
1. Nick Kurtz
2. Jacob Wilson
3. Roman Anthony
4. Colson Montgomery
5. Luke Keaschall
bbwaa.com/25-al-roy/
I was one of two Rookie of the Year voters for the Minnesota chapter of the BBWAA.
My ballot:
1. Nick Kurtz
2. Jacob Wilson
3. Roman Anthony
4. Colson Montgomery
5. Luke Keaschall
bbwaa.com/25-al-roy/
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A's slugger Nick Kurtz was unanimously voted AL Rookie of the Year.
I was one of two Rookie of the Year voters for the Minnesota chapter of the BBWAA.
My ballot:
1. Nick Kurtz
2. Jacob Wilson
3. Roman Anthony
4. Colson Montgomery
5. Luke Keaschall
bbwaa.com/25-al-roy/
I was one of two Rookie of the Year voters for the Minnesota chapter of the BBWAA.
My ballot:
1. Nick Kurtz
2. Jacob Wilson
3. Roman Anthony
4. Colson Montgomery
5. Luke Keaschall
bbwaa.com/25-al-roy/
LaTroy Hawkins seems like an ideal addition to the Twins' coaching staff under new manager Derek Shelton.
We discussed the role Hawkins is filling, why he could be a good fit, old school vs. new school, and speculation about more coaching hires.
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxld...
We discussed the role Hawkins is filling, why he could be a good fit, old school vs. new school, and speculation about more coaching hires.
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxld...
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
LaTroy Hawkins seems like an ideal addition to the Twins' coaching staff under new manager Derek Shelton.
We discussed the role Hawkins is filling, why he could be a good fit, old school vs. new school, and speculation about more coaching hires.
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxld...
We discussed the role Hawkins is filling, why he could be a good fit, old school vs. new school, and speculation about more coaching hires.
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nxld...
New (free) podcast!
On the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, giving up on Jose Miranda, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, and the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5wy...
On the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, giving up on Jose Miranda, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, and the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5wy...
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New (free) podcast!
On the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, giving up on Jose Miranda, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, and the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5wy...
On the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, giving up on Jose Miranda, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, and the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5wy...
I know seeing Jose Miranda's name on this list will be jarring for some, but here's what I wrote about him in a mailbag column three weeks ago: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I know seeing Jose Miranda's name on this list will be jarring for some, but here's what I wrote about him in a mailbag column three weeks ago: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Twins analysis from the Parkway Theater.
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Twins analysis from the Parkway Theater.
New podcast!
Our takeaways from Derek Shelton's introductory press conference as Twins manager, with lots of quotes (and some hints) from Shelton and Derek Falvey.
We got into a *ton* of topics on this one. In-depth, commercial-free Twins talk. Join us: www.patreon.com/posts/takeaw...
Our takeaways from Derek Shelton's introductory press conference as Twins manager, with lots of quotes (and some hints) from Shelton and Derek Falvey.
We got into a *ton* of topics on this one. In-depth, commercial-free Twins talk. Join us: www.patreon.com/posts/takeaw...
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New podcast!
Our takeaways from Derek Shelton's introductory press conference as Twins manager, with lots of quotes (and some hints) from Shelton and Derek Falvey.
We got into a *ton* of topics on this one. In-depth, commercial-free Twins talk. Join us: www.patreon.com/posts/takeaw...
Our takeaways from Derek Shelton's introductory press conference as Twins manager, with lots of quotes (and some hints) from Shelton and Derek Falvey.
We got into a *ton* of topics on this one. In-depth, commercial-free Twins talk. Join us: www.patreon.com/posts/takeaw...
Postgame pillow thief.
November 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Postgame pillow thief.
The incredible hunting skills of an indoor cat who scammed their humans into two breakfasts this morning.
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The incredible hunting skills of an indoor cat who scammed their humans into two breakfasts this morning.
I ranked the Twins' top 20 players based on future value.
Here's an excerpt, featuring #5 Kaelen Culpepper: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Here's an excerpt, featuring #5 Kaelen Culpepper: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I ranked the Twins' top 20 players based on future value.
Here's an excerpt, featuring #5 Kaelen Culpepper: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Here's an excerpt, featuring #5 Kaelen Culpepper: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
New (free) podcast!
Discussing the Twins' ongoing search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, old friends on the playoff stage, and how so much changed between Minnesota and Toronto in just two years.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQC...
Discussing the Twins' ongoing search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, old friends on the playoff stage, and how so much changed between Minnesota and Toronto in just two years.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQC...
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
New (free) podcast!
Discussing the Twins' ongoing search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, old friends on the playoff stage, and how so much changed between Minnesota and Toronto in just two years.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQC...
Discussing the Twins' ongoing search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, old friends on the playoff stage, and how so much changed between Minnesota and Toronto in just two years.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzQC...
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... Supercat!
(He slept like this for 20 minutes.)
(He slept like this for 20 minutes.)
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... Supercat!
(He slept like this for 20 minutes.)
(He slept like this for 20 minutes.)
Matt Mikulski has been released by the Twins after posting an 8.44 ERA in six games for High-A Cedar Rapids.
October 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Matt Mikulski has been released by the Twins after posting an 8.44 ERA in six games for High-A Cedar Rapids.
Aaron's Amazing Analogies™: How are the Minnesota Twins like a Chinese buffet?
📺Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
📺Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Aaron's Amazing Analogies™: How are the Minnesota Twins like a Chinese buffet?
📺Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
📺Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
Our new podcast is my favorite we've done since starting to do videos on YouTube.
We had a really good big-picture discussion to set the stage for the Twins' offseason and even took advantage of the video element with some visual aids.
Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
We had a really good big-picture discussion to set the stage for the Twins' offseason and even took advantage of the video element with some visual aids.
Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Our new podcast is my favorite we've done since starting to do videos on YouTube.
We had a really good big-picture discussion to set the stage for the Twins' offseason and even took advantage of the video element with some visual aids.
Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
We had a really good big-picture discussion to set the stage for the Twins' offseason and even took advantage of the video element with some visual aids.
Give it a watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
New (free) podcast!
Setting the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, trade and non-tender candidates, and various front office paths tied to Pohlad spending levels.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
Setting the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, trade and non-tender candidates, and various front office paths tied to Pohlad spending levels.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
New (free) podcast!
Setting the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, trade and non-tender candidates, and various front office paths tied to Pohlad spending levels.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
Setting the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, trade and non-tender candidates, and various front office paths tied to Pohlad spending levels.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
Savannah Bananas are coming to Target Field next year, from August 7-9 while the Twins are playing the Brewers in Milwaukee.
thesavannahbananas.com/schedule
thesavannahbananas.com/schedule
October 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Savannah Bananas are coming to Target Field next year, from August 7-9 while the Twins are playing the Brewers in Milwaukee.
thesavannahbananas.com/schedule
thesavannahbananas.com/schedule
Despite having faces for radio/podcasts, Gleeman and The Geek just passed 2,000 subscribers to our YouTube channel.
We're posting full videos of the free Friday episodes there, along with shorter clips throughout the week.
Join us by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@gleemanandt...
We're posting full videos of the free Friday episodes there, along with shorter clips throughout the week.
Join us by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@gleemanandt...
October 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Despite having faces for radio/podcasts, Gleeman and The Geek just passed 2,000 subscribers to our YouTube channel.
We're posting full videos of the free Friday episodes there, along with shorter clips throughout the week.
Join us by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@gleemanandt...
We're posting full videos of the free Friday episodes there, along with shorter clips throughout the week.
Join us by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@gleemanandt...
New (free) podcast!
On the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity from Derek Falvey's season-ending answers, what they'll look for in a new manager, and why the ownership mess continues to loom large.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMl...
On the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity from Derek Falvey's season-ending answers, what they'll look for in a new manager, and why the ownership mess continues to loom large.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMl...
October 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
New (free) podcast!
On the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity from Derek Falvey's season-ending answers, what they'll look for in a new manager, and why the ownership mess continues to loom large.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMl...
On the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity from Derek Falvey's season-ending answers, what they'll look for in a new manager, and why the ownership mess continues to loom large.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
📺Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmMl...