Some of the best Spring Training matchups don’t come in the Cactus or Grapefruit League. They’re on the backfields, where prospects square off away from the bright lights. This year, Spring Breakout brings those battles to the main stages of Arizona and Florida.

At least one team coming off a losing record will almost certainly reach October this season. Let’s look at the chances for nine teams that could execute that turnaround.

After hard-throwing relief prospect Ben Joyce struggled in his Cactus League debut, Angels pitching coaches Barry Enright and Steve Karsay came up with a plan to help him drown out any outside noise.

Whether he’s dishing it out or taking it from his teammates, Edouard Julien keeps the Twins clubhouse laughing.

The Red Sox have made a pledge in recent weeks to build around their young core. They took an important step in that process on Thursday.

Speaking with the media for the first time since his 4-year-old son, Toby, was hit by a vehicle and airlifted to a hospital 10 days ago, an emotional Erik Swanson expressed his appreciation for the support his family has received and shared the news the baseball community has been hoping for.