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Twins’ Byron Buxton Looking Forward to Stretch run:
Buxton, sidelined by a hip injury, says the Twins must stay hungry as they trail the division leaders by three games.
- Byron Buxton will be eligible to return from the injured list on Friday when the Minnesota Twins face the Chicago Cubs, joining a team that leads the American League with 471 runs in 97 games.
- Minnesota trails the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians by three games in the Central Division race, with Buxton emphasizing the need to stay hungry over the next 65 games.
- In 75 games this season, Buxton ranks among the top 10 major leaguers with 25 home runs and 58 RBIs, though a nagging hip injury kept him out of the All-Star starting lineup.
- While Buxton watched from the stands, Twins pitcher Joe Ryan and former teammate Louis Varland contributed to Tuesday's 4-0 American League victory in Philadelphia, with Ryan pitching a scoreless eighth inning.
- Buxton included a full no-trade clause in his contract to remain in Minnesota, saying, "We've got something special going, and I want to be a part of it." as the Twins chase the division lead.
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Twins’ Byron Buxton looking forward to stretch run:
‘It’s gonna be fun,’ said the Minnesota All-Star outfielder as his team sits in the thick of a packed playoff race heading into the season's second half
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Byron Buxton Confident Twins Can Make Second-Half Playoff Push
Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton believes the club is well positioned to make a strong push toward the postseason after the All-Star break, expressing confidence that the second half of the season will be an exciting one despite the team’s sub-.500 record. Fresh off the 2026 MLB All-Star festivities in Philadelphia, Buxton said the Twins have all the ingredients needed to climb back into contention. Minnesota enters the second ha…
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