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Luke Keaschall looks at home in leadoff spot, but can Twins figure out his fielding fit?
Keaschall recovered from a poor April to hit .300 with a .400 on-base percentage since May 1, and now he's getting a chance as the Twins' leadoff man.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Playoff Push Starts Now
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, and what lessons Tom Pohlad can learn from the Padres.
Can the Twins actually make a push into the playoffs? Six big keys for the final six weeks
Even with a losing record, and a 7-10 mark in August, the Twins hold the AL's last wild-card spot and 40 percent playoff odds. Will they get across the finish line?
KFAN: Aaron guests on "Bumper to Bumper" with Dan Barreiro
Aaron spends over an hour in studio with Dan Barreiro, talking about the Twins, the Lynx, and a wide range of other topics.
Star Tribune: Aaron guests on "Daily Delivery" with Michael Rand
Aaron talks Twins with Michael Rand of the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Trying to make sense of the Twins turning to Alex Jackson again with Austin Martin hurt
Why not use the opportunity to call up top prospect Walker Jenkins? Or at least go with one of several right-handed Triple-A bats to fill Martin's platoon role?
Twins mailbag: Zebby vs. Varland, rushing Rodriguez, journeyman Arraez, and bosses
Plus fitting Ryan Jeffers into the 2027 payroll, crediting Derek Shelton, short vs. long swings, Royce Lewis' lack of challenges, and the future of AG•com.
Gleeman and The Geek: Field of Dreams, Buxton, and 15 Years
Aaron and John talk about the Twins playing the Field of Dreams game and the Bonnes' experience in Iowa, the return of Byron Buxton, what to make of Luke Keaschall, Kaelen Culpepper's debut, why calling up Walker Jenkins makes sense too, and celebrating the 15-year anniversary of the podcast.
Mailbag questions time! Please submit yours by posting them in the comments
Got questions about the Twins or other topics? Get them answered in a mailbag column early next week.
Walker Jenkins time? Why the Twins should call up their top prospect for a playoff push
It's a crowded outfield with Byron Buxton back, but Jenkins is a consensus top 20 prospect thriving at Triple-A and the Twins are fighting for a playoff spot.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton almost ready, Joe Ryan throws, Emmanuel Rodriguez returns
Buxton could be eyeing a Field of Dreams comeback on Netflix. Plus, a state-of-the-site check-in after three months of independence and a St. Paul dream.
Twins' tale of two demotions: Royce Lewis, Matt Wallner going in opposite directions
After slow starts, Lewis and Wallner were sent to Triple-A in May. Three months later, one is back in the Twins' plans and one sounds resigned to moving on.
Twins trade deadline takeaways: Hoffman's role, Larnach nixed, Jeffers and QO, grades
Collecting my post-deadline thoughts now that the dust has settled, including a pair of theories about the Twins' decision-making approach.
Gleeman and The Geek: Grading the Twins' Trade Deadline
Aaron and John recap the Twins' trade deadline moves to add Jeff Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer, speculate about the moves they didn't make while keeping the lineup intact with Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach, and wonder what's wrong with Joe Ryan.
Twins followed through on pledge to buy at deadline, trading for Jeff Hoffman-led trio
By adding Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer without subtracting any major leaguers, the front office gave the Twins a real chance to grab a playoff spot.
Twins keep buying, get starter Dean Kremer from Orioles in another early deadline trade
With three more days to continue shopping before the trade deadline, the Twins have added A.J. Minter to the bullpen and Kremer to the rotation.
Twins swing early deadline trade for reliever A.J. Minter, sending two prospects to Mets
In a move that shows the Twins are indeed buyers, Minter is likely to replace the injured Anthony Banda as the bullpen's No. 1 left-hander.
Twins notes: Byron Buxton shut down, Joe Ryan searching, Walker Jenkins passed over
Why did Tristan Gray get the call up to replace Buxton? What's wrong with Ryan? And oft-injured prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez is on the comeback trail.
Twins GM Jeremy Zoll talks trade deadline and leaves no doubt they plan to be buyers
Zoll said adding pitching, and specifically bullpen help, "will be a clear focus." But the status of catcher Ryan Jeffers, an impending free agent, is still up in the air.
Twins trade deadline primer: Paths to buy or sell, prospects to shop, and the Pohlad factor
Everything you need to know about the Twins before next week's trade deadline, including their biggest needs, most valuable trade chips, and playoff odds.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Trade Deadline Preview
Aaron and John look ahead to the trade deadline and the three paths open to the Twins, escaping from Cleveland with an unlikely series split, why a winning home stand is absolutely essential, and the off-field impact of trying to win vs. always playing for the future.
Twins notes: Win to buy and buy to win, Joe Ryan's second-half fades, Alan Roden stays
With nine games remaining until the trade deadline, the Twins can play their way into buyer or seller status. Why not force Tom Pohlad to back up his talk?
Revisiting the Twins' trade deadline fire sale one year later
In the span of 72 hours last July, the Twins shed over $125 million and traded 11 players, including Carlos Correa, Louis Varland, Jhoan Duran, and Griffin Jax.
Twins mailbag: Trade deadline plans, Jeffers' future, blocking Jenkins, Twitter vs. Bluesky
Plus, the odds of a Joe Ryan extension, what to do with Matt Wallner, alternative catcher scenarios, and 20 years of top prospects who didn't pan out.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Playoff Window Is Wide Open
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' crucial next three weeks leading into the trade deadline, why buying makes more sense than selling, why Byron Buxton isn't going anywhere, the farm system adding an elite prospect in Vahn Lackey, and the players who need to step up most in the second half.
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