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Aaron Gleeman
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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
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
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/
November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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...
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 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...
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 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...
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Twins analysis from the Parkway Theater.
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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...
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Postgame pillow thief.
November 1, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The incredible hunting skills of an indoor cat who scammed their humans into two breakfasts this morning.
October 25, 2025 at 4:19 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...
October 24, 2025 at 4:52 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...
October 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ... Supercat!

(He slept like this for 20 minutes.)
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
Aaron's Amazing Analogies™: How are the Minnesota Twins like a Chinese buffet?

📺Full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP-x...
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 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...
October 10, 2025 at 10:51 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...
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 2:31 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
October 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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...
October 4, 2025 at 4:21 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...
October 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Hmm. Suspiciously similar to @johnbonnes.bsky.social talking about a shaky pitching performance.
October 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Mick Abel ends the season on a high note with six shutout innings against the team that traded him.

That had to feel good after some rough early Twins outings. And he definitely looked good, striking out nine and averaging 97.5 mph with his fastball.
September 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I was looking up 90-loss teams that had long winning streaks like the Twins and stumbled across this, which I had to double check because it almost didn't seem real: www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
September 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Here's my full hour-long appearance on KFAN with Dan Barreiro, covering a ton of different Twins topics.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ueP...

iHeart: www.iheart.com/podcast/462-...
September 25, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Kevin Garnett standing on this court as his jersey finally goes up in the rafters is going to be magical and deafening.
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM