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July 3, 2017 at 4:41AM
Minnesota Timberwolves Ricky Rubio (9). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - January 30, 2017, Minneapolis, MN, Target Center, NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic ORG XMIT: MIN1701311615060459
Ricky Rubio (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Compiled by Ken Chia

KNOW THIS

With Felix Jorge back in the minors, there's only one Twins current pitcher who won his major league debut: Kyle Gibson, who also beat the Royals in his first appearance in 2013.

WATCH THIS

The Mike Trout-less Angels did not look good at all when the Twins won three of four in Anaheim, but their record is actually almost the same as the Twins'. They visit Target Field beginning Monday (7:10 p.m., FSN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"As much as I respect aspects of Rubio's game, Teague is the better overall player. In my own history, I had a coach I loved replaced by a guy that made my life (and everyone's) miserable. Sometimes a change is good for everyone involved We hitched our wagon to Thibs, it's his call to make."

"jacheste7" on startribune.com.

TWEETED

"So the ref almost stops fight in round 9. Pacquiao lands 32% of his punches to Horn's 15% but somehow Horn gets the unanimous decision?"

— Former Wolves swingman Mike Miller, on Manny Pacquiao's loss to Jeff Horn.

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