Compiled by Ken Chia

 

KNOW THIS

The first All-Star Game in Cincinnati came in 1938, won by the NL 4-1; only two starting position players were subbed out, and each team used only three pitchers. It was also Lou Gehrig’s last All-Star Game.

 

WATCH THIS

The most recent All-Star Game in Cincinnati saw a Twins pitcher (Frank Viola) get the victory and a Minnesota native (Terry Steinbach) earn MVP honors. Hey, Glen Perkins meets both those criteria! Watch the Midsummer Classic at 6 p.m. on Ch. 9.

 

RANDOM FANDOM

“AP will continue to improve and be a valuable NBA player. When he got into domination mode at MSU, he dominated.”

bbliss2022 on the Wolves’ Adreian Payne at startribune.com.

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

 

TWEETED

“Tornado sirens ????!!”

— All-Star Mike Trout, after sirens went off in Cincinnati. Bad weather Monday forced MLB to dial back on the first timed Home Run Derby. @Mike Trout