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2024 Draft class gets early chance to take center stage at Spring Breakout

March 11, 2025

When players are taken in the early rounds of the MLB Draft, it’s easy to dream about seeing them under the bright lights of the big leagues, but a common refrain has been that fans don't get to see those players for years after they're selected. Thanks to Spring Breakout,

Headlined by big-name bats, Mariners' system strong on pitching depth, too

March 11, 2025

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners placed fifth in MLB Pipeline's new farm system rankings, thanks in large part to their seven Top 100 Prospects. That total ties them with the Cubs for the most in baseball, and all seven of them are hitters. Don't get the impression that the organization

White Sox want Colson in a 'good spot' at Triple-A before a callup

Cannon holds own vs. Padres' stacked lineup
March 11, 2025

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Colson Montgomery will not break camp as the White Sox starting shortstop or as part of their Opening Day roster this year, after the No. 39 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte prior to the club's 7-5 loss to the Padres on Tuesday.

All eyes turn to hurlers Sykora, Susana in Nats camp

March 11, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Last year in Spring Training, Nationals manager Dave Martinez named the section of young hitting prospects in big league camp led by James Wood and Dylan Crews "Hope Row." While Robert Hassell III and Brady House are still prospects, Wood has graduated and Crews will

Cubs bringing No. 1 prospect Shaw for Tokyo Series

Brown, Wicks, McGuire expected to be on Chicago's travel roster for Japan
March 11, 2025

MESA, Ariz. -- On Monday, Cubs infielder Matt Shaw packed for Tokyo … even though he did not know if he would be going.

New Rays prospect additions fitting right into the organizational mold

@SamDykstraMiLB
March 11, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Thirteen members of the Rays’ Top 30 prospect list weren’t in the organization at this time last year. Two arrived in the 2024 Draft, one was a 2025 international signee and a whopping 10 have come over in trades since last March. Normally with that level

Smith to get reps in RF in effort to make Opening Day roster

March 11, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Cam Smith, the Astros top prospect who’s impressed the club this spring with how well he’s swung the bat, will get some games at right field in Grapefruit League action sooner rather than later, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday morning. “It’s going to happen fast,”

8 prospects with the best tools in Spring Breakout

March 10, 2025

The inaugural edition of Spring Breakout was a rousing success last year. Sixteen games showcased not only many of baseball's best prospects but also some of the most jaw-dropping tools in the Minors. Of the 10 best individual attributes we highlighted a year ago, nine belonged to players who reached

8 game-changing women in baseball today

March 8, 2025

International Women’s Day commemorates the achievements of women all over the world in all areas of life, and it’s a great time for the baseball world to celebrate the women who are enriching the sport and blazing trails for future generations.

The 10 best 2025 Spring Breakout rosters, ranked

@SamDykstraMiLB
March 11, 2025

Ding, ding, who’s ready for Round 2? Last year’s inaugural edition of Spring Breakout gave fans early looks at Paul Skenes, Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, Jackson Holliday, Ceddanne Rafaela and many other young stars who graduated off prospect lists in 2024. Not only does it serve as a

Here's everything you need to know for Year 2 of Spring Breakout

@brendan_samson
March 11, 2025

The wait is finally over. Spring Training games are well underway and Spring Breakout is almost here. While the spring offers first glimpses at offseason additions on MLB rosters and what potential lineups will look like once the regular season arrives, it also gives fans the chance to watch the

Here are the 2025 Spring Breakout rosters

@thevandalorian
March 6, 2025

Spring Breakout is back, and top prospects across all 30 organizations will once again take center stage in Arizona and Florida. The second annual edition of Spring Breakout, which takes place March 13-16, features hundreds of the top prospects from around the league. The rosters are stacked, highlighted by 72