TIPSHEET
KNOW THIS
We can stop searching for the reason the Twins have been so much better on the road (20-9) than at home (14-24): they're allowing 4.2 runs per game on the road and 6.1 runs per game at Target Field.
WATCH THIS
It's been feast or famine for the Twins against AL Central teams. They're a combined 4-12 against Cleveland and Detroit but 12-4 against Chicago and Kansas City. They'll welcome the White Sox for a series at Target Field starting Tuesday (7 p.m., FSN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"Losing Cordarrelle Patterson will prove to be a big deal for the Vikes. He will return a couple to the house for Oakland and will be the league's best kick returner — again."
"redgrange12" commenting on startribune.com.
TWEETED
"Sources: Chicago's price for Jimmy Butler remains elevated, but Minnesota has assets and interest. Sides made preliminary contact this week."
— Adrian Wojnarowski, whose NBA reporting is as good as it gets.
@WojVerticalNBA
