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Pitcher Joe Ryan and center fielder Byron Buxton had stellar games Tuesday night on the big stage in Atlanta. The AL rallied to force a swing-off but lost to the NL.
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.
Byron Buxton talks about going to the All-Star Game, having his family with him in Atlanta, staying relaxed and focused and more
Byron Buxton has given a lot of thought lately to the concept of “home.” He probably used no word more often than that one during his hourlong question-and-answer session Monday, ahead of his appearance in the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game,
The oft-injured Twins outfielder is delivering one of his best seasons en route to participating in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.
Byron Buxton doesn’t get to play back home much, so that just makes this week sweeter. The Baxley native is the face of the Minnesota Twins. He’s here for his second All-Star Game, a reward for an outstanding first half in which he hit .289 with a .925 OPS in 78 games.
T wins center fielder Byron Buxton, named an All-Star on Sunday, will also participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Atlanta, the team announced on Monday. It'll be the first time he's competed in the event.