For all the evidence that Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season, the supporting statistics start and end with this simple number: 73.

As far as the Twins are concerned, every time Byron Buxton steps on a baseball field, he’s an All-Star. Sunday’s announcement just made it official. For the second time in his career, Minnesota's sensational center fielder is headed to the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard,

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton's story is well known throughout the sport. He's the cautionary tale of unlimited potential and the many ways that injuries could derail that trajectory. There's an urge to protect him with metaphorical bubble wrap,