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Jeffers, Bader lead Twins over Mets 6-3

Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3

14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2

The New York Mets meet the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series lead

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Deadspin | Byron Buxton's big bat sparks Twins past Tigers Deadspin | Byron Buxton's big bat sparks Twins past Tigers

2 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Byron Buxton's big bat sparks Twins past Tigers Byron Buxton homered, doubled and scored twice as the Minnesota Twins salvaged the finale of a three-game series by topping the Detroit Tige...

2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Julien homers off college teammate Mize, Twins beat Tigers 5-1 to end 3-game slide

Edouard Julien homered off former Auburn teammate Casey Mize, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 to stop a three-game losing streak

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Tigers on home losing streak

The Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers looking to end a three-game home skid

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Byron Buxton pays tribute to cousin who fought sickle cell Byron Buxton’s cousin Latasha Johnson died April 2 of the disease, and he’s hit two home runs to memorialize her.

3 DAYS AGO • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Returns to lineup Friday Buxton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a second RBI, a walk, a stolen base and three runs scored in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Buxton did a little of everything after returning from a personal absence that kept him out of action for the last two days. The oft-injured outfielder has struggled to hit much early in 2025, batting just .178 (8-for-45) over 12 contests. He's made up for it partially with two homers, three steals, six RBI and 10 runs scored, though he's also posted a 2:17 BB:K. Plate discipline isn't a particularly strong part of Buxton's style, but he has a bit of power and speed if he can stay in the lineup. Early in the season, he's been the Twins' starting center fielder.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dingler helps Detroit rally then Tigers hang on to beat Twins 7-6

Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Away due to personal matter Buxton is not with the Twins in Kansas City, as he has returned home to deal with a personal matter, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The revelation explains why Buxton is not in the lineup Thursday for the second day in a row. The Twins begin a homestand Friday, although it's unclear whether Buxton is expected to be back in the lineup that day. Harrison Bader is handling center field for Minnesota on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another day off Thursday Buxton is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.

Impact It's the second day in a row that Buxton has been absent from the Twins' lineup. He's not dealing with any known injury, so this appears to be about giving Buxton an extended breather after he wore the golden sombrero Tuesday. Harrison Bader is in center field and batting ninth for Minnesota on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting Wednesday off Buxton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Buxton will head to the bench for the first time in 2025 after hitting .171 with one home run, two stolen bases, four RBI and seven runs through Minnesota's first 11 games. His absence clears a spot in the lineup for DaShawn Keirsey, who will occupy right field in his first start of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting Wednesday off Buxton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Buxton will head to the bench for the first time in 2025 after hitting .171 with one home run, two stolen bases, four RBI and seven runs through Minnesota's first 11 games. His absence clears a spot in the lineup for DaShawn Keirsey, who will occupy right field in his first start of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Altuve drives in winning run in 10th after Alvarez's homer in 9th ties it as Astros top Twins 9-7

Jose Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning after Yordan Alvarez tied it with a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros rallied from an early s...

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Buxton paces Twins into series finale vs. Astros As Byron Buxton goes, the Minnesota Twins tend to go.That could be good news for the Twins as they take on the Houston Astros in the rubber...

APRIL 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Twins' Byron Buxton sends reminder: He's fast, and he's healthy Byron Buxton has stolen two bases and basically swiped two runs this season, a rate of basepath success far beyond his norm.

APRIL 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

May have avoided injury scare Buxton went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros.

Impact The contest got paused in the fourth inning when the 31-year-old outfielder got plunked in the hand by a 92.6 mph fastball from Spencer Arrighetti, but Buxton stayed in the game and got his revenge by immediately stealing his second bag of the season. Per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, there was no indication from Twins manager Rocco Baldelli that Buxton will require any further testing on his hand, but given his length medical history, the team may yet elect to be cautious with him. Through eight appearances to begin the season, Buxton is batting just .214 (6-for-28), but he's added one homer, three RBI and six runs. The early activity on the basepaths is also encouraging, as he hasn't swiped double-digit bases in a season since 2019.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

May have avoided injury scare Buxton went 0-for-3 with a hit by pitch, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros.

Impact The contest got paused in the fourth inning when the 31-year-old outfielder got plunked in the hand by a 92.6 mph fastball from Spencer Arrighetti, but Buxton stayed in the game and got his revenge by immediately stealing his second bag of the season. Per Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, there was no indication from Twins manager Rocco Baldelli that Buxton will require any further testing on his hand, but given his lengthy medical history, the team may elect to be cautious with him. Through eight appearances to begin the season, Buxton is batting just .214 (6-for-28), but he's added one homer, three RBI and six runs. The early activity on the basepaths is also encouraging, as he hasn't swiped double-digit bases in a season since 2019.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hustle plays by Byron Buxton, Christian Vazquez pay off for Twins The pair each took an extra base, then scored, in the Twins’ six-run fourth inning in a 6-1 victory over Houston.

APRIL 5 • TWINCITIES.COM

Buxton stays in game after HBP, ignites decisive rally MINNEAPOLIS -- Jose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning as the Twins secured their first home win of the season in...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Twins top Astros 6-1 behind Jose Miranda's 3-run homer in 6-run 4th inning

Jose Miranda’s three-run homer highlighted a six-run fourth inning that ignited the Minnesota Twins in a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes first bag Buxton went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Astros.

Impact It's the first stolen base of the year for Buxton, who hasn't swiped more than nine bags in any of his previous five injury-hampered seasons. The 31-year-old outfielder appears to be healthy to start the campaign -- he's gone 6-for-25 with a home run, five runs scored and three RBI through his first 26 plate appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reusse: Buxton is back healthy, and that could mean good things for the Twins moving forward Reusse: After being seen as a career designated hitter, Byron Buxton is back in center field.

APRIL 4 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Walker, Peña homer and Rodgers drives in 3 as Astros spoil Twins' home opener 5-2

Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña homered and Brendan Rodgers had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins

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