Spring Breakout returns for its third installment after receiving a great deal of fanfare over the past two years. The weekend got going with six must-see matchups on Thursday and continues through Sunday evening. As in previous years, all 30 Major League clubs will field teams of their best prospects

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Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu of their day-to-day primary identities. These alternate identities often have a local connection, with teams celebrating their region's culinary specialties,

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JUPITER, Fla. -- There was a breeze at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Thursday, but it was generated by the speed of 18-year-old Miguel Sime Jr.’s 100.8 mph fastball that blew the helmet off No. 5 overall prospect JJ Wetherholt. In the Nationals' 9-8 loss to the Cardinals in their

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Bryce Eldridge's bid for a spot on the Giants’ Opening Day roster is over. The club optioned its No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 25 overall to Triple-A Sacramento as part of the latest round of Spring Training cuts on Thursday. Outfielder Grant McCray and infielder

Spring Breakout is back for its third year, putting a preseason spotlight on baseball’s best prospect talents. The two previous iterations have already given us several memorable moments, like Paul Skenes’ strikeout of Jackson Holliday in a matchup of former No. 1 overall picks and Roman Anthony’s home run deep

JUPITER, Fla. -- This time last year, Gavin Fien was a senior in high school sitting in the stands watching his older brother, Dylan, play for the A’s in their Spring Breakout game. On Thursday, he was on the field setting the record for most RBIs in that very showcase.

PHOENIX -- At his low point, Marco Dinges lay curled up in the fetal position in a Florida hospital bed. He had endured more than a month of sleep-deprived nights and 104-degree fevers with a disease the doctors couldn’t crack. His father remembers standing by with tears in his eyes

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Héctor Rodríguez came to the Reds in a less-heralded deal during a Trade Deadline selloff for prospects, but the rising left-handed-hitting outfielder has shown why even those transactions shouldn't be overlooked. Rodríguez (Cincinnati's No. 6 prospect) didn't take long to dazzle in Thursday night's 10-1 Spring Breakout

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Dasan Hill gave a sheepish smile and a little shrug. Then, he admitted something that shouldn’t have been much of a surprise. Yes, Hill said, he might have been trying to light up the radar gun in the first inning of Thursday’s Spring Breakout game.

JUPITER -- By sound of his voice, it's clear former Major Leaguer Jason Isringhausen -- now the Cardinals’ special advisor and roving pitching instructor -- was pleased to manage the team’s prospects to a 9-8 victory over the Nationals’ contingent in their Spring Breakout game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The day started ugly enough for the Astros prospects participating in the annual Spring Breakout game Thursday afternoon against the Marlins. They made four errors in the first three innings -- including two by shortstop Xavier Neyens -- hit into a bases-loaded double play in

TEMPE, Ariz. -- During his childhood in Iowa, Guardians pitching prospect Joey Oakie made it appointment viewing when he could watch baseball royalty take the mound. “I loved Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer,” Oakie said. “Those two guys I always loved watching on TV. Now, I like watching [Paul] Skenes. He’s

The third annual edition of Spring Breakout, which takes place Thursday through Sunday, features hundreds of the top prospects from around the game. The rosters are stacked, highlighted by 54 players on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list and more than 500 of the 900 players on organizational Top 30

With additions from jumping beans to flying wrestlers, the Minor League Baseball landscape is getting even wilder in 2026. This year's Copa de la Diversión -- literally, "Fun Cup" -- extends and expands the annual season-long series dedicated to embracing the culture and values that resonate with MiLB teams' local

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Sam Antonacci landed back at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport Tuesday evening, finishing his impressive World Baseball Classic stint with Team Italy. The No. 9 White Sox prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, collected his belongings and made a quick call back to Camelback Ranch.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies’ top three prospects could make splashes this season in Philadelphia. Justin Crawford (PHI No. 3, MLB No. 53) is a lock to be the Opening Day center fielder. Andrew Painter (PHI No. 2, MLB No. 28) is a lock to make the rotation. Aidan Miller

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The first two years of Spring Breakout games have provided some memorable moments. There was the throw by center fielder Druw Jones two years ago that gave Arizona fans their first in-person look at why the Diamondbacks believe he could handle center defensively in the big leagues

PHOENIX -- Brewers top prospect Jesús Made batted leadoff in last year’s Spring Breakout game against the Reds, so he’s no stranger to the prospect showcase. But he’ll look a lot different when he takes the field this time around. Made, a shortstop who ranks No. 3 on MLB Pipeline’s

PEORIA, Ariz. -- After much success in its first two years, Spring Breakout is back in 2026, creating a showcase-type opportunity for the best and brightest faces of the future by pitting them against other prominent prospects from other organizations. And for the Mariners, who possess one of the sport’s

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For the Red Sox, the first two Spring Breakouts created a clear demonstration of coming attractions. In the 2024 prospect showcase, played at JetBlue Park, Ceddanne Rafaela belted a three-run homer and made a great play in center field. Less than two weeks later, he broke

Talk to anyone on the Rays’ player development staff, and it probably won’t be long before you hear about Nathan Flewelling. He’s tough behind the plate, the kind of thing you’d expect from someone who played hockey until he was 14 years old. He’s a tough out at the plate,

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Spring Training already gives baseball fans a chance to catch a glimpse of the not-so-distant future, but for the hard-core prospect enthusiasts out there, there's an even better opportunity to see baseball's upcoming stars in action. For the third time, each Major League club's top prospects will