BYRON BUXTON NEWS

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda stays sharp with 7 innings as Twins beat Tigers 6-2

Ryan Jeffers hit his first major league homer to spark a four-run third inning for Minnesota, Michael Pineda stayed sharp in his return from suspension with seven innings, and the...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Sunday Buxton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Jake Cave gets the start in center field, batting seventh. Buxton has gone 4-for-12 (all singles) with two strikeouts in four games since returning from a shoulder injury. Overall, Buxton has a .238/.241/.438 slash line with five homers and one stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton's speedy walk off gives Twins 4-3 victory over Detroit The Twins again rallied vs. the Tigers, this time winning on Byron Buxton's infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning that came after...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Byron Buxton's speedy walk off gives Twins 4-3 victory over Detroit The Twins again rallied vs. the Tigers, this time winning on Byron Buxton's infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twinsights: Byron Buxton and the ole routine-groundball walk-off winner On the brink of another disappointing loss to the Tigers, the Twins rallied Saturday in the ninth and capped it in definitive Buxton style.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Buxton beats out infield single in 9th; Twins top Tigers 4-3 Miguel Sanó led Minnesota's rally against the Detroit bullpen with a home run and the tying single in the ninth inning, before Byron Buxton...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Buxton beats out infield single in 9th; Twins top Tigers 4-3

Miguel Sanó led Minnesota’s rally against the Detroit bullpen with a home run and the tying single in the ninth inning, before Byron Buxton beat out an infield single for the game-...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Buxton's speedy walk off gives Twins 4-3 victory over Detroit The Twins again rallied vs. the Tigers, this time winning on Byron Buxton's infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for matinee Buxton is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Buxton returned from the injured list Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with one RBI, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Jake Cave will start in center field and bat eighth in Game 1 for Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson drives in 2 in injury return as Twins beat Sox 8-1

Josh Donaldson returned from the injured list with two hits and two RBIs for the Minnesota Twins, who backed José Berríos with three home runs and beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets day off Wednesday Buxton isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact Buxton returned to the lineup Tuesday after spending time on the injured list, but he'll get a routine day off as the Twins ease him back into action. Jake Cave is starting in center field.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Pineda return to lead Twins past White Sox 3-2

Byron Buxton returned with a bang and so did Michael Pineda, rallying the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place Buxton, Garver on injured list The Twins lost two regulars to the injured list Thursday, placing center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day IL with left shoulder inflammati...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Twins place Buxton, Garver on growing injured list

The Minnesota Twins have placed two more regulars on the injured list, with center fielder Byron Buxton and catcher Mitch Garver joining third baseman Josh Donaldson on the sidelin...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Impact Buxton had struggled in recent action as he went just 1-for-21 with two RBI and six strikeouts over the past six contests. It's unclear how he suffered the injury, but he'll be sidelined at least 10 days as a result. Max Kepler and Jake Cave should handle the duties in center field while Buxton recovers.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inside the Twins' new plan to keep the surging Byron Buxton healthy Try as they might, the Twins haven't been able to keep their playmaking center fielder from ending up on the IL. Here's their latest effort.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Smacks pair of homers Buxton went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 12-2 blowout win over the Brewers.

Impact Buxton's homered in the fifth and sixth innings, giving him five homers in his last seven games. The outfielder has back-to-back three-hit games as well, raising his batting average from .211 to .298 with the recent surge. Buxton has five homers, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base in 15 contests this season.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rout Brewers, 12-2, behind Kenta Maeda

Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in loss Buxton went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers.

Impact The center fielder swiped his first bag of the year in the second inning after beating out an infield single. Buxton has been on a roll at the plate during one of his rare healthy periods, hitting .370 (10-for-27) over the last eight games with three homers, seven RBI, six runs and Tuesday's steal.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE