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Milone returns from minors a changed man

June 29, 2015 at 4:11AM
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James listens to the nation anthem before Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James listens to the nation anthem before Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 9, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

When the Twins recalled lefthander Tommy Milone from Class AAA Rochester a month ago, it sure seems like they brought back an entirely different pitcher than the one they sent down. Milone was flat-out dominant in his one-month stint in the minors, going 4-0 in five starts with a 0.70 ERA and 47 strikeouts.

In his past four starts with the Twins — who probably just hoped he would be serviceable — Milone has been almost as good. In 26 innings, he's allowed just five earned runs while striking out 22 batters, going from being viewed as a stopgap to something more.

AS EXPECTED LeBron James opted out of his contract in Cleveland, but unless he's planning the biggest gut punch of all time, he will re-sign with the Cavs.

PUTTING IN WORK Karl-Anthony Towns made even more fans when he posted on Twitter (@KarlTowns) a video of his late-night workout Friday.

Karl-Anthony Towns, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being announced as the top pick during the NBA basketball draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Karl-Anthony Towns, right, poses for a photo with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being announced as the top pick during the NBA basketball draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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