Here are the best moments in Spring Breakout history
Before big league debuts, All-Star appearances and Cy Young Awards, the newer faces of Major League Baseball starred in Spring Breakout. The prospect event started in March 2024 and is heading into its third iteration, with a tournament format already announced for 2027 and '28. While more memories will be
Prospect Kilby hoping to keep surprising people in 1st full pro season
TAMPA, Fla. – It’s a known part of the Yankees' prospect culture: Just because you were scouted and signed by the organization does not mean you’ll play for the team in New York. For a team always trying to win, and willing to bring in whatever big leaguers necessary to
MiLB podcast covers Spring Training, WBC, more
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
Star lefty-righty duo headlines a loaded Mariners farm
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners are rolling. They've posted five consecutive winning seasons, the longest streak in franchise history, and made their deepest playoff run ever last October, coming within a game of the World Series. They also have one of the strongest farm systems in baseball and used some
De Vries among top prospects to show promise in A's camp
MESA, Ariz. – Considering his status as one of baseball’s truly elite prospects, it was set up to be nearly impossible for Leo De Vries to live up to the hype as he entered his first big league camp with the Athletics. Not only did De Vries, MLB’s No. 4
3 Astros prospects who could crack Top 100 overall list
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros don’t have a Top 100 prospect on MLB Pipeline’s preseason list for the third time in the last five seasons. Part of that is because of the club’s Major League success; Houston hasn’t had a top-15 Draft pick since 2017 (J.B. Bukauskas, 15th
Here's everything you need to know for Year 3 of Spring Breakout
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
'Go play, go stay ready': Bazzana to open season in Triple-A
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Guardians are looking forward to Travis Bazzana impacting their big league team this season. As expected, that will happen further down the line. The Guardians informed Bazzana he will not make their Opening Day roster, and he will open the 2026 season with Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland
Brecht, Herring highlight talented Rockies pitching prospects
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- En route to losing 119 games last season, the Rockies posted the worst run differential (-424) in MLB history, and the worst starter's ERA (6.65) since ERA became an official statistic in 1913. Figuring out how to prevent runs while playing at high altitude has been a
These are the winningest active managers in Minor League Baseball
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Here's every new Minor League alternate identity announced for 2026 so far
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,
Here are the new teams and new looks coming to Minor League Baseball in 2026
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Here's the Phillies' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies’ top three prospects could make splashes this season in Philadelphia. Justin Crawford (No. 3 Phillies prospect, No. 53 prospect in baseball) is a lock to be the Opening Day center fielder. Andrew Painter (No. 2 Phillies prospect, No. 28 prospect in baseball) is a lock
Here's the Twins' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
The third annual Spring Breakout is coming up fast, and the Twins figure to field an intriguing roster this year. With four prospects in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, plus a compelling arsenal of young arms, the home game against Phillies prospects on March 19 figures to be worth watching. Here’s
Here's the Royals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ farm system is filled with prospects in both the upper and lower levels of the Minor Leagues. There are different positions, backgrounds, ages and skill levels. But for one day, the top prospects are coming together to field a team that represents the Royals in
Here's the D-backs' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
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
Here's the Braves' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach flashed his potential when Spring Breakout games hit the scene in 2023, and JR Ritchie introduced himself to Braves fans during last year’s event. Who will be some of the next young Braves to shine? We may get a better feel during this year’s
Here's the A's player pool for their Spring Breakout game
Before the top prospects in the Athletics' organization head out from Spring Training in Arizona to begin the regular season at their respective levels, they’ll participate in Spring Breakout, a series of exhibition games featuring the top prospects in each Major League club’s farm system. Here is everything to know
Here's the Nationals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
The Nationals are at the dawn of a new era under first-year manager Blake Butera and new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. The Nats also have a glut of promising prospects who will soon be expected to lead this franchise into a brighter future. And you can get a
Here's the White Sox player pool for their Spring Breakout game
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Much of the encouraging talk surrounding the 2026 White Sox centers on the continued development of their young core who gained valuable on-field experience during the ’25 season. As they go, so will the team -- even with important new additions to the overall White Sox equation.
Here's the Guardians' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Kyle Manzardo started at first base for the Guardians in the inaugural Spring Breakout in 2024. Last year, CJ Kayfus followed in his footsteps, while lefty Parker Messick was Cleveland’s starting pitcher. For the third straight year, Guardians fans will get an up-close look at the organization’s
Here's the Rockies' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
Rockies and Diamondbacks prospects walk the path to the Majors together. They share Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, meaning from the moment they turn pro, they are more likely to oppose each other in games on the backfields. They oppose each other at most Minor League stops and even
From Aldegheri to Zhuang, the World Baseball Classic's top performing prospects
The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.
2026 Spring Breakout schedule features potential matchups of MLB's top 4 prospects
The first two years of Spring Breakout play produced several memorable moments. Paul Skenes throwing a 102-mph fastball to Jackson Holliday and striking him out on a 92-mph slider, and Spencer Jones walloping 826 feet worth of home runs in 2024. Four of the game's top dozen prospects homering in
Here's the Dodgers' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
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