Byron Buxton has known Tommy Watkins since Buxton first became a professional baseball player. At Monday night's Home Run Derby in Atlanta, the Minnesota Twins pair brings that connection to a national stage. Watkins is pitching to Buxton in the derby.

Baxley to be specific, in the southeastern part of the state. Yes, be assured, he’s thrilled to be making his second career All-Star Game appearance in his home state. But no, he’s not worried about h

What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches, fathers and stepfathers they chose for their biggest moment.

Kirby Puckett hit for the cycle, and Bert Blyleven struck out 15 batters in a 10-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on August 1, 1986. It was a good day in