Monday's Page 2 tipsheet

May 22, 2017 at 4:34AM
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 28, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gibson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

Compiled by Ken Chia

KNOW THIS

The last regular doubleheader the Twins played host to before Sunday came May 22, 2001, at the Metrodome, an idea of former CEO Chris Clouser — the same guy who wanted to play a series at a temporary outdoor stadium in Bloomington.

WATCH THIS

The Twins really need Kyle Gibson to not be terrible, and it appears he will get another opportunity Monday in the opener of a brief road trip against the Orioles (6 p.m., FSN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"My buddies were on the 'Stars' team in the '80s and winning tournaments all across the country. MN basketball has been a hidden gem for 30+ years, and finally getting the respect it deserves."

"Alister Konrath" on AAU basketball at mnbasketballhub.com.

TWEETED

"I know we've said this every year, but make sure you appreciate Manu Ginobili while he's out there. These could be his last few home games"

— ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne on the Spurs' 39-year-old reserve guard.

@ramonashelburne

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili warms up for Game 2 of the NBA basketball team's Western Conference final against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ORG XMIT: OAS105
Ginobili (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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