Byron Buxton

The Twins won a marathon game 7-5 in 12 innings over the Cincinnati Reds Monday night into Tuesday morning. The game lasted 5 hours and 14 minutes. The Twins likely lost center fielder Byron Buxton for about a month with a broken pinkie finger after being hit by pitch. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.

The Twins have won 4-games in a row after completing a 3-game sweep at Texas Sunday with a 3-2 victory. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Byron Buxton's offense and defense has made a big difference since he returned to the lineup on Saturday.

The Twins salvaged the final game of the 3-game series at Seattle with a 7-2 victory. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins continue to workout Byron Buxton prior to games but are not yet sure he's ready to be activated from the injured list.

The Twins lost 8-4 at home to the New York Yankees Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins should activate Byron Buxton now after just 1 rehab game in St. Paul. Buxton went 2-3 with a walk as the DH Tuesday night.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was overlooked for the American League gold glove award. Rookie Luis Robert from the Chicago White Sox edged out Buxton for the award. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says because of injuries and less games played Buxton did not win the award.

The Twins lost 4-3 Thursday in the final game of their 4-game series in Chicago to the White Sox. The Twins lost 3 out of 4. Byron Buxton homered twice for the Twins in Thursday's game. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins and Major League Baseball were supposed to open the 2020 regular season Thursday. The Star Tribune is reporting that Byron Buxton would have been available if for opening day.

The Twins lost 3 of 4 games at home against Cleveland this past weekend and are now tied with the Indians for first place in the American League Central. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins swept a 3-game series at Baltimore this past weekend to improve to 12-7 and have now taken a 1-game lead over Cleveland in the American League Central. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Twins' center fielder Byron Buxton is batting .400 and stole 2 bases yesterday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me today on WJON. He suggested that Buxton start the year hitting 9th to take the pressure off and give him a chance to be a 2nd lead-off man.