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.
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“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.
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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
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