Buxton did more than something good. He became the first player to hit for the cycle at Target Field since the ballpark opened in 2010, helping ignite the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Pirates. It was the 12th cycle in Twins history and the first since Jorge Polanco had one in 2019.

Buxton collected hits in the first, second and third innings against the Pirates before going yard in the seventh

Byron Buxton has known Tommy Watkins since Buxton first became a professional baseball player. At Monday night's Home Run Derby in Atlanta, the Minnesota Twins pair brings that connection to a national stage. Watkins is pitching to Buxton in the derby.

Buxton is 31, owed around $45 million from 2026-28 for a team that counts pennies, and has dealt with wrist, thumb, groin, head, toe, shoulder, hip, hand, and knee injuries, just to name a few, which too often have hindered one of the most-hyped prospects ever in an 11-year career.

Baxley to be specific, in the southeastern part of the state. Yes, be assured, he’s thrilled to be making his second career All-Star Game appearance in his home state. But no, he’s not worried about h

An ESPN insider recently identified Twins outfielder Byron Buxton as a potential trade target for the Phillies ahead of the trade deadline.