I think so too
And I'll take the bat to ball skills, baserunning and defense as a great package even with minimal HR totals.
He must be so happy he's not blocked by Pete Crow-Armsrong now
Due to good vibes and smart budgeting, they also managed to sign their franchise third baseman to a VERY reasonable 7 year, $175,000,000 contract extension. Somehow our first baseman cost about triple that.
Buxton fantasy league owners are in tears but not entirely surprised
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Byron Buxton To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery
September 11th, 2026 at 4:25pm CST • By Darragh McDonald
The Twins won’t be getting Byron Buxton back this year. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, that Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next Friday. More details on his timeline will be available after the surgery but Shelton says it’s possible Buxton could be ready for the start of the 2027 season. He is on the 10-day injured list and can be transferred to the 60-day IL whenever the club needs his roster spot.
Some crazy s*** yesterday
DeGrom pitched an absolute gem that the bullpen blew. He left the game up 3-0 and they lost 4-3. Ouch.
Anthony Volpe comes back from the minors and hits a grand slam