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
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Which prospects do the Twins need to protect from the Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls, and biggest risks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Which prospects do Twins need to protect from Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls
Ranking the most prominent Twins prospects who would be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they aren’t added to the 40-man roster.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Which prospects do the Twins need to protect from the Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls, and biggest risks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Tuesday is the deadline for MLB teams to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to the 40-man roster.
My look at the most prominent Twins prospects at risk of being poached, from no-brainer additions to tough calls: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
My look at the most prominent Twins prospects at risk of being poached, from no-brainer additions to tough calls: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Which prospects do Twins need to protect from Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls
Ranking the most prominent Twins prospects who would be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they aren’t added to the 40-man roster.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Tuesday is the deadline for MLB teams to protect prospects from the Rule 5 draft by adding them to the 40-man roster.
My look at the most prominent Twins prospects at risk of being poached, from no-brainer additions to tough calls: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
My look at the most prominent Twins prospects at risk of being poached, from no-brainer additions to tough calls: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Which prospects do the Twins need to protect from the Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls, and biggest risks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Which prospects do Twins need to protect from Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls
Ranking the most prominent Twins prospects who would be eligible for the Rule 5 draft if they aren’t added to the 40-man roster.
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Which prospects do the Twins need to protect from the Rule 5 draft? Must-adds, tough calls, and biggest risks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Derek Falvey wants to build on what the #MNTwins already have in place. But if the Twins continue to tear it down, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Byron Buxton could reconsider Twins future if roster teardown continues
After professing his desire to remain with in Minnesota for the remainder of his career, Buxton could now be having second thoughts.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Derek Falvey wants to build on what the #MNTwins already have in place. But if the Twins continue to tear it down, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
One week later, Randy Dobnak has signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners.
Tigers declined their $6 million team option on Randy Dobnak for 2026, paying him a $1 million buyout instead.
Getting that buyout money off the 2026 books was why the Twins included Dobnak in the deadline trade sending Chris Paddack to Detroit.
Dobnak is now a free agent.
Getting that buyout money off the 2026 books was why the Twins included Dobnak in the deadline trade sending Chris Paddack to Detroit.
Dobnak is now a free agent.
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
One week later, Randy Dobnak has signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners.
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/
New podcast!
Topics include:
- Derek Shelton making media rounds
- Emmanuel Clase gambling scandal
- Byron Buxton wins a Silver Slugger
- Bonnes is going to the GM Meetings
- Twins' current rank out of 30 teams
- Plus lots of good mailbag questions
www.patreon.com/posts/shelto...
Topics include:
- Derek Shelton making media rounds
- Emmanuel Clase gambling scandal
- Byron Buxton wins a Silver Slugger
- Bonnes is going to the GM Meetings
- Twins' current rank out of 30 teams
- Plus lots of good mailbag questions
www.patreon.com/posts/shelto...
Shelton's First Week & GM Meeting Preview | Gleeman and the Geek
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November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
New podcast!
Topics include:
- Derek Shelton making media rounds
- Emmanuel Clase gambling scandal
- Byron Buxton wins a Silver Slugger
- Bonnes is going to the GM Meetings
- Twins' current rank out of 30 teams
- Plus lots of good mailbag questions
www.patreon.com/posts/shelto...
Topics include:
- Derek Shelton making media rounds
- Emmanuel Clase gambling scandal
- Byron Buxton wins a Silver Slugger
- Bonnes is going to the GM Meetings
- Twins' current rank out of 30 teams
- Plus lots of good mailbag questions
www.patreon.com/posts/shelto...
Twins free-agent targets 10 hitter fits for a front office shopping in the bargain bin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Twins’ free-agent targets: 10 hitter fits for a front office shopping in the bargain bin
Can the Twins find good value and lineup help shopping in the clearance aisle like they did with Harrison Bader last offseason?
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November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Twins free-agent targets 10 hitter fits for a front office shopping in the bargain bin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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...
The numbers behind Byron Buxton's career-year for a 92-loss Twins team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
A great season wasted: The numbers behind Byron Buxton’s career-year for 92-loss Twins
Not even a healthy, thriving Buxton could save the 2025 Twins, but he deserves credit for a spectacular all-around season amid the chaos.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The numbers behind Byron Buxton's career-year for a 92-loss Twins team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Only four players have won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger in a Twins uniform:
Byron Buxton
Kirby Puckett
Joe Mauer
Chuck Knoblauch
Byron Buxton
Kirby Puckett
Joe Mauer
Chuck Knoblauch
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Only four players have won a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger in a Twins uniform:
Byron Buxton
Kirby Puckett
Joe Mauer
Chuck Knoblauch
Byron Buxton
Kirby Puckett
Joe Mauer
Chuck Knoblauch
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...
Beyond having two decades of experience as a big-league reliever, LaTroy Hawkins is a prime example of being smart enough and curious enough to blend old school and new school.
Coaching success is tricky to predict, but this sure seems like a great hire: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Coaching success is tricky to predict, but this sure seems like a great hire: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
LaTroy Hawkins to serve as Twins bullpen coach, more changes expected: Sources
Hawkins, who's been with the Twins as a special assistant since 2017, will be involved more as a bullpen coach under manager Derek Shelton.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Beyond having two decades of experience as a big-league reliever, LaTroy Hawkins is a prime example of being smart enough and curious enough to blend old school and new school.
Coaching success is tricky to predict, but this sure seems like a great hire: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Coaching success is tricky to predict, but this sure seems like a great hire: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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 dropped the following players from the 40-man roster in the first round of offseason housecleaning:
- Jose Miranda
- Thomas Hatch
- Michael Tonkin
- Anthony Misiewicz
- Genesis Cabrera
- Cody Laweryson
Laweryson was claimed off waivers. Everyone else is now a free agent.
- Jose Miranda
- Thomas Hatch
- Michael Tonkin
- Anthony Misiewicz
- Genesis Cabrera
- Cody Laweryson
Laweryson was claimed off waivers. Everyone else is now a free agent.
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Twins dropped the following players from the 40-man roster in the first round of offseason housecleaning:
- Jose Miranda
- Thomas Hatch
- Michael Tonkin
- Anthony Misiewicz
- Genesis Cabrera
- Cody Laweryson
Laweryson was claimed off waivers. Everyone else is now a free agent.
- Jose Miranda
- Thomas Hatch
- Michael Tonkin
- Anthony Misiewicz
- Genesis Cabrera
- Cody Laweryson
Laweryson was claimed off waivers. Everyone else is now a free agent.
Angels claimed right-hander Cody Laweryson off waivers from the Twins.
Laweryson was drafted by the Twins in 2019 and made his MLB debut in September, throwing 7 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Expect more 40-man roster housecleaning for the Twins in the coming days.
Laweryson was drafted by the Twins in 2019 and made his MLB debut in September, throwing 7 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Expect more 40-man roster housecleaning for the Twins in the coming days.
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Angels claimed right-hander Cody Laweryson off waivers from the Twins.
Laweryson was drafted by the Twins in 2019 and made his MLB debut in September, throwing 7 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Expect more 40-man roster housecleaning for the Twins in the coming days.
Laweryson was drafted by the Twins in 2019 and made his MLB debut in September, throwing 7 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Expect more 40-man roster housecleaning for the Twins in the coming days.
I'm hoping Hank Conger lands another big-league gig for next season.
He's a good coach and one of the more likeable people I've met in baseball. I had a lot of fun talking old-school wrestling with him and no one was better making fun of @dhp.bsky.social.
He's a good coach and one of the more likeable people I've met in baseball. I had a lot of fun talking old-school wrestling with him and no one was better making fun of @dhp.bsky.social.
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'm hoping Hank Conger lands another big-league gig for next season.
He's a good coach and one of the more likeable people I've met in baseball. I had a lot of fun talking old-school wrestling with him and no one was better making fun of @dhp.bsky.social.
He's a good coach and one of the more likeable people I've met in baseball. I had a lot of fun talking old-school wrestling with him and no one was better making fun of @dhp.bsky.social.
Introducing @theathletic.com's Free Agent Big Board.
We've got rankings, profiles, contract projections, and best fits for the top 50 free agents and we'll be updating the big board with analysis of every signing all offseason.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
We've got rankings, profiles, contract projections, and best fits for the top 50 free agents and we'll be updating the big board with analysis of every signing all offseason.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Top 50 MLB Free Agents: Tucker, Bichette top 2025-26 class defined by depth
Analysis, best fits, and contract projections for a free agent class that features Kyle Schwarber, Framber Valdez and other impact players.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Introducing @theathletic.com's Free Agent Big Board.
We've got rankings, profiles, contract projections, and best fits for the top 50 free agents and we'll be updating the big board with analysis of every signing all offseason.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
We've got rankings, profiles, contract projections, and best fits for the top 50 free agents and we'll be updating the big board with analysis of every signing all offseason.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
First official departure from Rocco Baldelli's coaching staff, as bench coach Jayce Tingler leaves the Twins for the Giants. bsky.app/profile/andr...
Hearing that former Padres manager and Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler has agreed to join Tony Vitello's staff in San Francisco. Tingler and Vitello were college teammates at Missouri and have remained close friends, so this is a very predictable outcome.
November 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
First official departure from Rocco Baldelli's coaching staff, as bench coach Jayce Tingler leaves the Twins for the Giants. bsky.app/profile/andr...
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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...
Twins analysis from the Parkway Theater.
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Twins analysis from the Parkway Theater.
For any podcast historians out there: I believe this also contains my first time saying the word "zaddy" on a show.
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 1:33 AM
For any podcast historians out there: I believe this also contains my first time saying the word "zaddy" on a show.
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...
Derek Shomon was the Twins' assistant hitting coach in 2023 and 2024. He was fired after last season, along with David Popkins and Rudy Hernandez.
White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach
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White Sox to hire Derek Shomon as hitting coach, Zach Bove as pitching coach - Sox Machine
The White Sox are on the precipice of naming their new major league coaching staff under manager Will Venable, with formal announcements expected to begin today. Sources confirm to Sox Machine that th...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Derek Shomon was the Twins' assistant hitting coach in 2023 and 2024. He was fired after last season, along with David Popkins and Rudy Hernandez.