Byron Buxton, Home Run Derby and Twins
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Byron Buxton is scheduled to compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Logic suggests he should withdraw. Logic doesn’t appreciate a good story. Buxton is in the All-Star Game, and the Home Run Derby,
All-Star opportunities don’t come around every year for Byron Buxton, especially in what’s practically his backyard. So Buxton is going to make the most of his trip to Atlanta next week. Buxton announ
Byron Buxton told MLB Network he is 'doing good' following being hit in the hand by a 98 mile-per-hour pitch Wednesday night.
Baxley native selected for his second All-Star Game, also chosen as a first-time entrant in the Home Run Derby
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker became the latest entrant in the forthcoming Home Run Derby on Thursday. Just one spot remains vacant in the eight-player field. Rooker, 30, has hit .270/.346/.489 (130 OPS+) with 19 home runs in his first 94 games this season.
Cruz, 26, will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. as the latest participants in the annual slugging contest.