Twinkie Town Talk: The attendance is down edition

In case you missed it

• Cooper nominated April’s players of the month for the Twins
• Ethan took you through notable events in Twins history for the month of May

Elsewhere in Twins territory

• Jonathan Schoop’s homer last night was the longest dong hit by the Twins in quite awhile

• The Twins might be a real breakout team, according to 538. Take their stats for what you may.
• For all of the Twins success, people haven’t been heading out to games at Target Field. I blame the weather, but hopefully this turns around.
• Former Twin Steve Lombardozzi will throw out the first pitch at the St. Cloud Rox (of the Northwoods league) opening game.

Around baseball

• Cleveland’s Corey Kluber was hit by a line drive, and appears to have fractured his right ulna. You never want to see a guy get hurt, but does help the Twins chances in the division.

• The Athletic brought us a history of the term “red ass” in baseball. A red ass being generally a guy that is quick to anger and/or has a hot temper, but is a flexible term. Reminds me of a certain former Twins and current Tigers manager. ($$$)
• A more serious and important topic, Rich Hill opened up about his infant son Brooks, who was born with several conditions that combined to take his life at just a couple months of age.
• The Red Sox have banned Fortnite from their locker room, as one more example of how they are the antithesis of all things fun.

Today’s discussion

What’s the coolest promotional item you’ve gotten from a baseball game?