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Byron Buxton has stamped his name into the MLB record books with a milestone no player before him has achieved. The Minnesota Twins outfielder became the first in league history to steal 100 or more bases while maintaining a career success rate of 90%. The feat is a testament not just to Buxton’s elite speed, […]

Byron Buxton had an impressive moment take place during Friday’s matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. Going into the series opener, the Twins were facing the best-performing team in their division. The Tigers have delivered strong performances throughout the first half of the season, making their case to be in playoff contention. However, […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton exited Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Buxton, who remained in the game after getting hit by a pitch, later exited with a left elbow contusion, Helfand reports. Buxton features elite potential. He has displayed signs of stardom throughout his career. […]

The Minnesota Twins are looking to keep in step with the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings to the best of their ability, and center fielder Byron Buxton is certainly doing his part. On Wednesday, Buxton entered flow state; during the Twins’ 6-2 win over the Texas Rangers, Buxton had a tour de force […]

Byron Buxton reminded fans exactly why the Minnesota Twins still believe in his star power. During Wednesday night’s Texas Rangers vs. Twins clash, the Minnesota center fielder crushed a 479-foot home run, the longest of his career and one of the most jaw-dropping bombs this season. The towering third-inning blast came off a slider from […]

The Minnesota Twins got off to a tough start this season. At the end of April, the team was below .500 and was out of the conversation in the American League Central. However, Rocco Baldelli’s team has turned things around in May. The team has won 16 of their 20 games so far this month, […]

The Minnesota Twins have won 16 of their last 18 games, including 13 straight. Rocco Baldelli’s team won 10 straight games at home for the first time at Target Field. However, the Twins just one-upped themselves with back-to-back walk-off wins over the Kansas City Royals. Ty France and Brooks Lee too turns playing hero for […]

Shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder Byron Buxton were sent to the injured list after the two collided into each other in a May 15 contest when the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0. Both players suffered a concussion, and now the club has received a mixed bag of updates for Buxton and Correa. Reports […]

The Minnesota Twins were dealt a major blow to their surging season after losing two of their most prominent stars, Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, following a frightening collision during Thursday’s 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The incident occurred in the third inning when Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins lofted a fly ball into shallow […]

A scary moment happened during the early afternoon ballgame at Camden Yards between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins. As Cedric Mullins launched a ball high in the outfield, centerfielder Byron Buxton was hustling in and ran into shortstop Carlos Correa. Both players were down on the grass for a little bit and had […]

The Minnesota Twins won two straight games against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. The doubleheader sweep put the finishing touches on Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak. They are back above .500 and could make a push in the American League Central. The three teams at the top all made the playoffs last season while the Twins […]

The Minnesota Twins won both of their games against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in their doubleheader. The win was their 10th straight, vaulting Byron Buxton and Co. into Major League Baseball history. The team might be shopping Buxton on the trade market ahead of the deadline, but the Twins are enjoying a great stretch. […]

With Byron Buxton putting together one of the healthiest starts of his career in 2025, the Minnesota Twins are nearly at full strength. However, they got contributions outside of their stars in their doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Both teams are familiar with one another after the Orioles visited the Twins last week […]

The Minnesota Twins have won eight straight games and are one of the hottest teams in baseball. But they are in the American League Central, which has three other teams vying for a playoff spot. It is going to be a tough hill to climb for Minnesota, which started the year 7-15. ESPN’s Buster Olney […]

“It’s startin’ to come together Pepper, startin’ to come together.” Those words, which were said by beloved manager Lou Brown in 1989’s “Major League,” perfectly describe the streaking Minnesota Twins. Rocco Baldelli’s ballclub earned a hard-fought 5-2 victory over the free-falling Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, completing the series sweep and extending their winning streak to […]

Luke Keaschall will join the Minnesota Twins and make his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves. The top prospect for the Twins was called up to the majors as Rocco Baldelli looks for a replacement for the injured Jose Miranda, according to The Athletic. Minnesota is looking for a new look to help jump-start a […]

In a thrilling finish at Target Field, Ty France delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets to avoid being swept. After the game, France made it clear that the credit belonged to Byron Buxton. With the Twins […]

The Minnesota Twins entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox stuck in a frustrating early-season funk—and then, the rain came. A 3-hour, 20-minute delay pushed back first pitch and left the team stuck in a holding pattern at Guaranteed Rate Field. But instead of letting the delay derail them, the Twins found rhythm […]

Minnesota Twins fans could use a distraction following an 0-4 start to the 2025 MLB season, and center fielder Byron Buxton might have given them a small one via his recent comments. The 2022 All-Star is the latest player to weigh in on the emerging torpedo bats, which have commanded much attention through the first […]

The Minnesota Twins are finally starting to get healthy at the right time and expect an All-Star back in the lineup this weekend. Center fielder Byron Buxton will return from the injured list Friday for Minnesota’s series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Twins manager Rocco Badelli announced Wednesday night. Utility player Austin Martin was optioned to […]

The Minnesota Twins hope OF Byron Buxton may return soon after being sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Saint Paul on Monday. It’s almost convenient timing since the Twins placed OF Manuel Margot on the 10-day injured list (adductor tenson strain). Margot left Saturday’s 15-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth […]

The Minnesota Twins would make the playoffs if the season ended when the calendar turned to September. They’re currently 73-62, with a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for the third and final AL Wild Card spot. Additionally, they’re only one game behind the Kansas City Royals for the second spot. However, there’s still […]

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been a walking band-aid since coming into the big leagues in 2015 and on Monday night, his injury problems continued. Following a strikeout in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton left the game with right hip discomfort. On Wednesday, Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli gave a murky […]

The Minnesota Twins’ 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday left a bittersweet taste in the team’s mouth, thanks to Byron Buxton’s injury scare in the fifth inning. After experiencing hip discomfort, Buxton left the field where the medical staff assessed his condition. The team sat him out of the lineup on Tuesday’s […]

The Minnesota Twins have had an injury-plagued season. Fans feared another injury when centerfielder Byron Buxton left Sunday’s game after he crashed into the wall making a catch. Buxton avoided injury, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, and was pulled from the game for precautionary reasons. Buh Buh BUXTON AT THE WALL!!!#MNTwins #MLB pic.twitter.com/fz2HbW36Lv […]

There is possibly some feeling from fans of being underwhelmed as the Minnesota Twins were radio silent for the most part during an exciting MLB trade deadline that went by this past Tuesday. Even such Twins stars as Byron Buxton and Pablo Lopez would comment on the front office not making huge moves during the […]

After entering the year as AL Central favorites, the Minnesota Twins did not look like playoff contenders early in the season. Through three weeks, the club was six games below .500 and only ahead of the lowly Chicago White Sox in the division. The Twins have since turned things around. Minnesota has the second-best record […]

As the MLB trade deadline gets closer, the fantasy baseball landscape will face a major shift. It becomes imperative to be on top of who are the best available players on waiver wires. If a player is traded, two things happen. Not only are they thrust into a new opportunity, but so is the team […]

The Minnesota Twins are in third place in the American League Central with a 24-17 record as of this story’s writing. They are currently two games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians. Minnesota has performed fairly well despite Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis both missing time with injuries. Lewis and Buxton both feature All-Star potential […]

The Minnesota Twins reached the ALDS in 2023. They ultimately were defeated by the Houston Astros, but still enjoyed a positive season overall. Superstar Byron Buxton is one of MLB’s best players when healthy… but injuries have unfortunately been a consistent issue for him. The 29-year-old was limited to 85 games in 2023. Buxton, who […]

MLB has approved Byron Buxton’s return to the Twins’ roster to replace the injured Alex Kirilloff for Game 4 against the Houston Astros tonight, according to Talkin’ Baseball. Byron Buxton has not played for the Twins since August 1, but he is an impact player when he is on the field. The Twins will look […]

The Minnesota Twins erased a humiliating footnote from the team’s recent history in the past few days, knocking off the Toronto Blue Jays two games to none in the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs. The Twins won their first postseason game since 2004, snapping an 18-game losing streak in the process. After […]

In the heart of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, a team with a storied past but full with a history of postseason heartbreak is ready to make a statement. The Minnesota Twins, after clinching their AL Central division this season with a mere 87 wins, have surged into the ALDS to face the reigning World […]

The Minnesota Twins are still basking in the glow of their 3-1 opening-game win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Next up for the Twins is Game 2 Wednesday afternoon with hopes of winning their first playoff series since 2002. Carlos Correa reacted to the incredible show of support for the Twins’ historic […]

The Minnesota Twins are on their way to breaking the curse of Bob Nightengale and winning the AL Central. With a 7.5-game lead, they should be able to hang on and take the division title. If Byron Buxton can work his way back from his current knee injury, they will have even more firepower. Buxton’s […]

The Minnesota Twins might be viewed as a stealth 2023 World Series contender. Not considered to be in the same class as the American League’s best teams, the Twins have the best chance of becoming an AL division champion. Making the playoffs is the first step toward winning the World Series, and Minnesota is well […]

It’s been an interesting season so far for the Minnesota Twins, who currently sit in first place in the AL Central, arguably the worst division in the MLB. One puzzling aspect of the 2o23 campaign has been the disappointing slumps from Twins’ OF Byron Buxton. Buxton is currently in the midst of a 0-22 slump […]

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton has been on an absolute tear this week. On Thursday against the Boston Red Sox, Buxton nailed a pair of home runs in the first few innings, one at 466 feet and the other at 465 feet. Okay, it looks like Byron Buxton has seriously flipped the switch. Another absolute […]

The Minnesota Twins may have won Thursday night’s battle against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians, but fans left the game with an anxious feeling after stars Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton left the contest due to injury. After the game, Buxton who was hit in the ribs by a pitch, and Correa, who tweaked his foot […]