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Opposing pitchers smell blood in the water, and a Twins lineup that's built to crush fastballs is seeing fewer and fewer of them.
Aaron Gleeman87
Five hundred eighty-four days after he last patrolled it, Buxton started in CF on Thursday. It provided a big boost for him — and the Twins.
Dan Hayes99
Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis have all shown sublime skills and frustrating fragility, often in equal measure.
Tyler Kepner93
After a flurry of moves over the past five weeks, the Twins' roster looks close to set, but injuries have a way of changing plans.
Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes123
“Great to see him flying around the field,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He’s looked good all spring."
Dan Hayes38
Rather than sign Michael A. Taylor or another free agent, the Twins sent prospect Noah Miller to the Dodgers for a new fourth outfielder.
Aaron Gleeman72
Buxton feels so good he’s suddenly entered the prediction business.
Dan Hayes43
A year ago, he was behind schedule from the moment he arrived in camp. This spring, after a productive offseason, he's eyeing the outfield.
Dan Hayes82
Get to know everyone in Fort Myers, from familiar names locked into Opening Day roster spots to prospects trying to prove they belong.
Aaron Gleeman82
Buxton is excited to help the team defensively after only serving as a DH in 2023. "Nothing makes me happier than playing the outfield.”
Dan Hayes140
How do the Twins look on paper for 2024? Sometimes cold, hard, data-based objectivity is needed — feelings and narratives be damned.
Aaron Gleeman86
Plus reasons for Twins optimism, offseason predictions, early AL Central odds and confidence in Chris Paddack.
Aaron Gleeman99
If all goes well, the Twins suspect Buxton could handle 80 games in the field while spending time at designated hitter in other contests.
Dan Hayes101
Beat writers Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes put on their front-office hats and weigh in on how they'd make the Twins' key decisions.
Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes130
With questions throughout the roster and plans to lower payroll, the Twins are facing tough decisions as they plan for 2024.
Aaron Gleeman and Dan Hayes65
Byron Buxton's uncertain health status and Michael A. Taylor's free agency puts the Twins in the market for center field help, again.
Aaron Gleeman148
The Twins hope procedures for Buxton and Kirilloff will alleviate pain that prevented them from being at full strength late in the season.
Dan Hayes79
Buxton spoke exclusively to The Athletic about his return after more than two months on the injured list.
Dan Hayes44
Our Twins beat writer has health updates on Carlos Correa, Jhoan Duran and Royce Lewis, along with a mea culpa.
Dan Hayes66
The Twins have some injury concerns that could determine which high-profile position players make the roster for their first playoff series.
Dan Hayes and Aaron Gleeman76
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