That's better.

I cursed all last night, I cursed in my dreams and I woke up cursing. Effing Capps.

It was only the Royals, but the Twins are within six games of .500 for the first time in...well, long.

Hey, what the heck: for anyone who missed the game log, here's a link to a tournament for the best player names in the minor leagues.

the NICU at the hospital didn't have a coffee machine, however the nurses' station at the labor and delivery department nearby did, and they gave me this fancy keycard to go in between the two. i would mosey on over (frequently) to steal a cup of coffee, and i would always get dirty looks. i would sheepishly say, "oh, hi, i'm just here from the NICU to steal some coffee." that would always soften them up, and i'd then get a sympathetic glance and they'd said, "of course, take as much as you want." score.

You know it's the All-Star Game when Twins hitters see a total of one pitch, 84 guys are involved and Tyler Clippard of the Natinals picks up the Win.

Michael Cuddyer will be the hero or the goat of tonight's game.

The Twins head into the All-Star break at 41-48. Show of hands: who had that total before the season started? Okay, now who had that total six weeks ago?

Oh, and a programming note: for those without cable (and who care), ESPN3 is carrying the Home Run Derby tonight.

The Twins lost to the White Sox? What's going on here? Where is Everybody?!

The fact that the White Sox can't beat the Twins even now is probably my favorite thing about the 2011 season.

Playing the White Sox is the key to getting well.