AL Player of Week Byron Buxton keeps on slugging as Twins beat Rangers (Gift Article)

Byron Buxton lost his timing and rhythm early when he batted only nine times during the WBC. Then he found it and has been mashing. #MNTwins First 14 games: .182/.258/.273, 0 HRs. Last 48 games: .302/.356/.698, 23 HRs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Josh Bell on Byron Buxton’s tear: “It’s the best stretch I’ve ever seen.” More on Buxton, who has homered 23 times in his last 48 games. Open for all to read. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...