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

Byron Buxton was held out of Thursday afternoon’s game against the Cubs, a day after he suffered a left hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch. The club remains hopeful that Buxton will not miss an extended period of time,

There is only one spot left open in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby after Brent Rooker of the Athletics became the seventh player to confirm his participation in the event.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez is not in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field, which prompted outrage from baseball fans on social media.

The Twins missed Buxton’s presence during series finale against the Cubs. There were a few occasions when a ball hit to the outfield found it’s way to the ground and the offense never got revved up with the team’s hottest hitter stuck on the pine.

The stage is set for a fun Friday night at Target Field featuring Ryan vs. fellow All-Star Paul Skenes and a postgame concert.

Fans Are Buzzing About MLB's Byron Buxton Announcement Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has had a massive 2025 season, and looks poised to shatter his career-high in home runs this year.

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

Ha-Seong Kim returned to the Tampa Bay Rays lineup last night, but 2B Brandon Lowe remained shelved as a result of lingering left side soreness. Call him day-to-day as well, with Jose Caballero likely to cover the keystone again today if Lowe can't play in today's late-afternoon tilt with the Detroit Tigers.

The Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton suffered an injury scare in their game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies are desperate for a right-handed outfield bat that can provide some pop to their lineup.