Minnesota to visit Oakland
The Oakland Athletics square off against the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BYRON BUXTON #25 - CENTER FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
18 HR •
56 RBI •
.279 AVG
18 HR
56 RBI
.279 AVG
Twins won't play until Tuesday Buxton and the Twins won't resume playing until at least Tuesday after Monday's series opener in Oakland was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within the Minnesota organization, M...
Impact After already having their final two games of their weekend series with the Angels postponed, the Twins will remain off the schedule for a third straight day Monday while more contact tracing continues to be completed. The Twins and Athletics are expected to begin their series with a doubleheader Tuesday, but MLB has yet to announce a formal decision.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
With games postponed, Byron Buxton's return to Twins on hold The center fielder has been on a hot streak, batting .469 this season.
APRIL 18, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Returning to action Saturday Buxton (hamstring) is starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 27-year-old was diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain Friday after the injury surfaced earlier in the week, but he'll return to the lineup for Saturday's contest. Buxton is 15-for-32 with five homers, five doubles, nine RBI, one stolen base and a nine-game hit streak to begin the season.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shoemaker expected to start for Twins at Angels
The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3
Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with mild strain Buxton has been diagnosed with a mild hamstring strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Buxton was initially believed to be dealing with hamstring tightness, but the team is now calling it a strain. He's on the bench for a fourth straight contest Friday but will go through a full workout to test his injury.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Friday Buxton (hamstring) isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.
Impact Buxton will be on the bench for a fourth consecutive matchup as he continues to deal with a tight hamstring. Jake Cave will start in center field once again Friday, batting ninth.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Heaney scheduled to start for Angels against Twins
The Los Angeles Angels play the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Best moments from Jackie Robinson Day in MLB
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Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox
Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A healthy Byron Buxton is a nightmare for pitchers and hitters alike
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Remains on bench Thursday Buxton (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Buxton has been dealing with a tight hamstring that also forced him to miss both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston. Jake Cave will start in center field once again Thursday, batting seventh.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting with tight hamstring Buxton was out of the lineup for both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox due to hamstring tightness, Darren Wolfson of KSTP 5 News reports.
Impact The injury wasn't initially reported, but it's not a major surprise to discover the 27-year-old is banged up since he didn't start either contest of the twin bill. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but the Twins are likely to remain cautious with Buxton given his injury history. Jake Cave started both ends of the doubleheader in center field for Minnesota and should see increased playing time until Buxton retakes the field.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for nightcap as well Buxton is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact This is noteworthy considering Buxton wasn't in the lineup for Game 1 either. Jake Cave is starting in center field and batting ninth.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win
Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for matinee Buxton isn't in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Buxton has been on a tear recently, as he went 10-for-18 with five extra-base hits, five RBI and four runs in the past four contests. However, Jake Cave will take over in center field for Wednesday's matinee, batting seventh.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Devers, Bosox win snowy 7th in row; Twins hold silent moment
Rafael Devers homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a snowy afternoon in a series opener moved back following the fa...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Byron Buxton is reaching his potential When he’s healthy, Byron Buxton absolutely destroys baseballs.
APRIL 13, 2021 • BEYONDTHEBOXSCORE.COM
Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton finally putting it all together For the past seven seasons, Minnesota Twins fans have been eagerly awaiting the official arrival of Byron Buxton. Rest easy, Twins fans. Thr...
APRIL 12, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
MLB Weekly Roundup: Ronald Acuña Jr. is a six-tool delight
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Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins
Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ comeback from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-...APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates four runs Buxton went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Buxton contributed a two-RBI double in the third inning, then took Mariners starter Chris Flexen deep for a two-run homer in the fifth. The 27-year-old Buxton has hit well to start 2021, with five homers, nine RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base across 30 plate appearances. He has a .481/.548/1.185 slash line while often hitting in the heart of the order.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins
Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ rally from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
