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July 31, 2014 at 1:41AM

Poulson handout provided by the Academy of Art University shows Academy of Art University baseball player Brandon Poulson. The Minnesota Twins have reached a deal with 24-year-old pitching prospect Brandon Poulson, who has thrown 100 mile per hour fastballs but has never been drafted. (AP Photo/Academy of Art University, Ian Sutherland) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

KNOW THIS

The story of the undrafted prospect who can throw 100 mph and was signed by the Twins has to be one of the most out-of-left-field tales we can recall. And if he turns out be a player, it will only get better.

WATCH THIS

Kevin Correia has been rocked in two starts after the All-Star break. He'll get another chance Thursday against the Royals, with plenty of young arms waiting in Rochester. 7:10 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"I think this Vikings coaching staff will be the big difference this year. They may have a slower start this year, but by the end of the year this team should be much improved."

— rodeoguy commenting on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

DAILY DOSE OF LOVE

The Wall Street Journal quotes a former player under new Cavs coach David Blatt as saying, "If I know David Blatt, he probably wants Kevin Love very bad."