BYRON BUXTON NEWS

Launches homer No. 7 Buxton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Sunday's 9-3 win at Tampa Bay.

Impact The 28-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a right hand contusion but returned to the starting nine Sunday and busted out of an 0-for-11 slump. Buxton had a .283/.345/.755 slash line with seven home runs, four doubles, 12 RBI and 13 runs in 58 plate appearances in 2022.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10

Jorge Polanco drove in four runs with a pair of doubles, Carlos Correa had his fourth straight multi-hit game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Sunday Buxton (hand) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact A late scratch ahead of Saturday's 9-1 win with a right hand contusion, Buxton was able to make an appearance off the bench in the game. After being checked out early Sunday, he'll make his way back into the lineup. He'll be looking to break an 0-for-11 rut at the dish over his last three starts, but even with the minor slump, Buxton is still holding down a magnificent 1.069 OPS for the campaign.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Twins play, winner claims 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Saturday Buxton was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Rays due to a right hand contusion, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Buxton was hit by a pitch on his right hand Saturday, and he'll be removed from the lineup as a precautionary measure. However, he's available off the bench, so it's unlikely the 28-year-old will miss much time. Gilberto Celestino will shift to center field while Trevor Larnach enters the lineup in right.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak

Josh Lowe and Mike Zunino homered for the first time this season, Corey Kluber gave up one hit in six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota 6-1 to snap the Twins’ seven-gam...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Thursday Buxton isn't starting Thursday against the Tigers.

Impact Buxton started in the last four games and hit .353 with three homers, a double, seven RBI and five runs. He'll get a breather while Gilberto Celestino starts in center field and bats ninth.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

We Want To Believe In Byron Buxton With Byron Buxton patrolling center field, the Minnesota Twins have that rarest of baseball superheroes — an individual player who can singl...

APRIL 28, 2022 • FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM

Buxton is red-hot ... but is he the best player in MLB? Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is off to a red-hot start, destroying nearly every pitch coming his way (mostly fastballs), while compil...

APRIL 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

James Fegan: Rick Hahn on the decision to pitch to Byron... - The Athletic Rick Hahn on the decision to pitch to Byron Buxton in the 10th inning of Sunday's loss, which ended on a walk-off home run. "I have opinions...

APRIL 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins host the Tigers, try to extend home win streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Please stay healthy, Byron Buxton We all deserve to see what a full season of his looks like

APRIL 25, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Byron Buxton carries Twins to sweep of White Sox and first place in AL Central Buxton hit a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning and a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th. He's on another level right now.

APRIL 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buxton goes deep twice, lifts Twins over White Sox 6-4 in 10 innings After the Twins fell behind after the very first pitch Sunday, it took them awhile to recover. But they did, courtesy of Byron Buxton.

APRIL 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Homers twice, drives in five Buxton went 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.

Impact Buxton drove an opposite-field shot in the seventh inning off Aaron Bummer and later hammed a monster 469-foot shot off Liam Hendricks to end the game in the 10th. The 28-year-old continues to show that he's one of the league's most dangerous hitters when he's healthy; he went 6-for-9 with three homers, a double, five runs and seven RBI over the weekend. Buxton is sporting a .351/.415/.946 slash line with 11 RBI and six long balls through 40 plate appearances.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not 1, but 2! Buxton's 2nd HR a walk-off winner MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins’ offense is still in search of consistency, and that was again clear on Sunday afternoon. Byron Buxton came to the...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Buxton's 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4

Byron Buxton hit his second home of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a 10th-inning deficit and lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 6-4

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Four hits in Saturday's rout Buxton went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact The center fielder led the way with another dynamic performance, including a fourth-inning solo shot that chased Vince Velasquez from the game. Buxton has already missed six games this season with a knee injury, but health could be the only thing standing between him and an MVP award -- he's slashing .344/.400/.844 with four doubles, four homers, six RBI and eight runs in nine contests.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins play the White Sox after Buxton's 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox after Byron Buxton had four hits against the White Sox on Saturday

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton's four hits send Twins soaring over White Sox, 9-2 MINNEAPOLIS — Being back in the outfield must have re-invigorated Byron Buxton, as the center fielder was a triple shy of hitting for the cy...

APRIL 24, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Buxton's four hits send Twins soaring over White Sox, 9-2 MINNEAPOLIS — Being back in the outfield must have re-invigorated Byron Buxton, as the center fielder was a triple shy of hitting for the cy...

APRIL 24, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Buxton, Bundy lead Twins to 9-2 win over banged-up White Sox

Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez each had four hits, helping Dylan Bundy and the Minnesota Twins beat the banged-up Chicago White Sox 9-2

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS