After “different” offseason, Buxton preps for WBC, season

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The wall of Byron Buxton’s gym at home in his native Baxley, Ga., received a new decoration this winter: the results of the 2025 American League Most Valuable Player voting. They show Buxton in 11th place, just two points away from what would have been his first top-10 finish. It may not be the most aesthetically-pleasing décor, but it serves an important purpose for Buxton. ...