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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 […]

This season, the Minnesota Twins are a good roster. Not a great one, mind you (they seem destined to win 92 games before crapping out in the playoffs to the Yankees for the 100th time), but a very good one all the same. And in the pillow fight that is the AL Central, good is […]

On Wednesday, May 24th, we have a full slate of baseball and Fanduel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 3-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Wednesday, May 24th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when […]

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds wants Byron Buxton to begin seeing more consistent playing time in the outfield, per MLB Network on Twitter. It is no secret that Buxton has dealt with injury trouble throughout the course of his career. The Minnesota Twins have been hesitant to play him in the outfield this season as […]

Minnesota Twins superstar Byron Buxton received the opportunity to see the new Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 sneakers on Friday. It is safe to say he’s excited about the shoes, per MLB Life on Twitter. Byron Buxton's reaction to the new Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 😂 pic.twitter.com/zWH12Ylnll — MLB Life (@MLBLife) April 14, 2023 […]

The Minnesota Twins are hoping to bounce back in 2023, and there are some questions that need to be answered before 2023 Opening Day for that to happen. There is some upside with the Twins. They retained start shortstop Carlos Correa after he failed physicals with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. […]

The Minnesota Twins losing Carlos Correa at the outset of the offseason ended up with the pairing staying together. After Correa had two deals fall through with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets, the Twins made a successful effort to bring him back that included some help from Byron Buxton. Buxton played a […]

Apparently, the free agent journey for shortstop Carlos Correa will begin and end with the Minnesota Twins, and the news has outfielder Byron Buxton excited. After flirting with two other teams, Correa is returning to the Twins for six years and $200 million, and the contract has a vesting option that can max out at […]

The Minnesota Twins are quickly falling out of the playoff race and because of it, they’re shutting down star outfielder Byron Buxton for the rest of the season. Buxton will undergo knee surgery and is expected to be ready for Spring Training, per The Athletic. Byron Buxton is having season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday. […]

Byron Buxton’s first trip to the injured list this season couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Minnesota Twins. A six-game skid prior to their win over the San Francisco Giants relinquished the division lead to the Cleveland Guardians. During that time period, Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list due to […]

The Minnesota Twins are doing everything they can to shed their image as an overall loser. They have been known as a playoff disappointment in recent memory, and that’s only when they can actually make the postseason. After making one of the biggest splashes of the offseason with Carlos Correa and making moves at the […]

After years of being considered one of the biggest “what if” players in baseball, Byron Buxton has made the first MLB All-Star Game of his career. Injuries have always dominated the narrative around the Minnesota Twins center fielder. This season, he has been healthy and is now an All-Star. After the Twins defeated the Texas […]

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is finally having a healthy season again. The 28-year-old superstar is in a great position to make his first-ever MLB All-Star Game. Buxton is one of the best power hitters in the majors. His 22 home runs are tied for the sixth-most in the majors and his slugging percentage […]

Byron Buxton clubbed a home run in the Minnesota Twins 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. The superstar outfielder’s homer led the Twins to the win, as the team now holds a 3.5 game lead in the AL Central. Buxton revealed a team-wide mentality in regards to Minnesota’s game plan when playing away […]

The Minnesota Twins have flown under the MLB radar in 2022, as they have quietly compiled the third-best record in the American League while currently in first place in the AL Central. Owners of a plus-32 run differential, the Twins have been riding high lately, as they are winners of eight of their last 10 […]

Injury concerns have been the Minnesota Twins main problem so far in 2022. Other than that, things have gone rather swimmingly. They have received impressive performances from unprecedented players and Minnesota currently leads the AL Central. However, there has been criticism in regards to the way the Twins have handled superstar Byron Buxton. Buxton has […]

Byron Buxton is not only the best player on the Minnesota Twins but maybe the best leadoff hitter in all of Major League Baseball. According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Buxton’s leadoff numbers are so spectacular that not even someone like Mike Trout could match them. Per Gleeman, Byron Buxton currently has the highest […]

Minnesota Twins superstar outfielder Byron Buxton had to leave Saturday’s game versus the Oakland Athletics after feeling some left hip tightness following Buxton’s first at-bat of the game. Buxton, the second overall pick of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Twins, is a five-tool talent when he can play, but often struggles with injuries that […]

The Minnesota Twins have been one of the most difficult teams to figure out over the past few seasons. After winning the AL Central in both 2019 and 2020, the Twins were expected to post another strong season in 2021. But they instead were labeled as one of MLB’s biggest disappointments after stumbling to a […]

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox in an exhilarating fashion. Byron Buxton launched a moon shot to walk the game off in the 10th inning for his second home run of the day and sixth in 10 games this season. The walk-off blast is another feather in Buxton’s cap. The 28-year-old is posting […]

The Minnesota Twins entered the 2022 season expecting to be toward the bottom of the American League Central division. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox were one of the favorites to reach the World Series. However, on Sunday, the Twins finished a three-game sweep of the White Sox, and ended the series in dramatic fashion. With […]

On Friday, Minnesota Twins fans found themselves witnessing a sight they’ve seen far too often over the past few years. Star center fielder Byron Buxton, who had just rocketed a leadoff double to open up the game, pulled up lame after reaching second base with an apparent leg injury. Buxton, who is extremely injury prone, […]

As we progress deeper into his career, the realization that Byron Buxton will never play a full 162 games in an MLB season is surely setting upon Minnesota Twins fans. Just seven games into the 2022 regular season, Buxton went down with an ankle injury after hitting a leadoff double in the first inning against […]

The 2021 AL MVP race was an exciting one to the very end. The showdown for the award came down to Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with the hardware eventually going to the former. With such an exciting race last season, there’s reason to believe […]

The Minnesota Twins may not be pushing for a World Series anytime soon, but that isn’t stopping the organization from locking down some key pieces. The Twins made a big splash on Sunday, tying down star center fielder Byron Buxton on a brand new contract. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Buxton’s deal with the […]

The Minnesota Twins have a tough decision to make with talented centerfielder Byron Buxton this offseason after a surprising last-place finish in the American League Central. The oft-injured Buxton has all the talent in the world but has endured an injury-riddled career, having played in over 100 games just once in seven seasons. His maddening […]

After an impressive start to the 2021 MLB season and yet another injury ruining perfect start, Byron Buxton has rejected a contract extension that was offered by the Minnesota Twins. News broke out of the Buxton’s rejection by Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes. Byron Buxton has rejected a contract extension from the Twins, sources tell […]

There may not be another team in MLB that has more eyeballs on them with the trade deadline lurking than the Minnesota Twins. That’s because this was supposed to be the year the Twins go for a pennant after winning back-to-back AL Central crowns. Instead, it’s been a disastrous season riddled with injuries that has […]

It has been a disaster of a season for the Minnesota Twins. Expected to compete for a pennant after winning back-to-back division crowns, things went south fast for Minnesota. Now, with the Twins sitting at 39-50 and holding the 4th worst record in the American League, they will be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. […]