Twins righthander Joe Ryan struck out two in retiring the side in order in the fourth inning Tuesday night in Atlanta, excelling on the big stage.

As Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton stepped up to the plate on Monday night for the Home Run Derby, the stage couldn’t have been more perfect

Buxton collected hits in the first, second and third innings against the Pirates before going yard in the seventh

Buxton is 31, owed around $45 million from 2026-28 for a team that counts pennies, and has dealt with wrist, thumb, groin, head, toe, shoulder, hip, hand, and knee injuries, just to name a few, which too often have hindered one of the most-hyped prospects ever in an 11-year career.