Run Byron Run!

[stringer bell]

At the beginning of the 12-2 mauling by the Angels over the Twins, Buxton stole his 22nd base. He needs eight more SB to be the Twins first and only 30/30 home run and stolen base player. It is a real long shot at this point in the season, but I hope Buck tries to steal every time he is on first base without someone in front of him on second. There hasn't been much to cheer about in the last half of 2025 and having Buxton become a 30/30 man would be a nice thing to remember.

Buxton is approaching career highs in many offensive categories. He already has his most runs scored, triples, homers and RBI in a single season and is likely or certain to add career highs in hits, at bats, plate appearances and walks. This is in part a result of his most healthy season since 2017. His WAR this season is dragged down by negative defensive numbers but he has a good chance of setting a career high there as well.

Edit to add: In my daily check of BBRef, I noticed Buxton has climbed on to the page of 24 top all-time players for the Senators/Twins franchise. He's at #22, ahead of Jim Perry, but behind Bob Allison and Jim Kaat. 

[Linus]

Here, here. Run Buck Run!

[Doctor Wu]

That would be a very cool stat, but honestly, I just want him to stay healthy and not take any unnecessary risks in this already lost season.