Minnesota Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton completed his second all-star game on July 15 at Truist Park. The American League nearly pulled off a historic, six-run comeback before falling to the National League in the Swing-off.

Even while starring at the Home Run Derby near his Georgia hometown, the Twins outfielder said he has no plans to leave the only MLB team he’s ever known.

The New York Mets entered the All-Star break on their last leg, or in this case, last arm. They’ve already cycled through 36 different pitchers, the most of any

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

With the Minnesota Twins entering the All-Star break at 47-49 and in second place in the AL Central, there's reason to believe they'll decide against trying to contend for a title this season and instead look to trade away some pieces at the month's end.

Buxton did more than something good. He became the first player to hit for the cycle at Target Field since the ballpark opened in 2010, helping ignite the Twins to a 12-4 win over the Pirates. It was the 12th cycle in Twins history and the first since Jorge Polanco had one in 2019.

The stage is set for a fun Friday night at Target Field featuring Ryan vs. fellow All-Star Paul Skenes and a postgame concert.