The Twins' speedy center fielder collected 20 dingers in the opening round but quickly cooled off, losing 8-7 in the second round to Tampa's Junior Caminero.

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton reveals the emotional story behind his Home Run Derby bat and how youth baseball saved his spirit.

Exactly 17 years ago today Justin Morneau made Twins history when he lifted a trophy over his head after being named the 2008 Home Run Derby champion. He was the first and last player to don a Twins uniform while winning.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton completed the cycle with a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning during the team's 12-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Buxton was born and raised in Baxley, Ga., which is located in the southeastern portion of the state. Baxley is about 3.5 hours south of Atlanta, located more in rural Georgia, and is actually closer to Florida, sitting just over two hours away from Jacksonville.

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.

The Minnesota Twins have kept All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton out of Thursday's starting lineup due to a bruised left hand