Get ready for a historic phenom showdown

March 14, 2024
by RJ Hamster

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Good morning! The prospects take center stage today!

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10 of the best player matchups to watch in Spring Breakout

The 10 best prospect matchups in Spring Breakout

Spring Breakout begins today, and the four-day extravaganza gives us the unique opportunity to preview prospect matchups — Jackson Holliday vs. Paul Skenes, anyone? — we could see for a long time in the big leagues.

Everything you need to know about Spring Breakout

Today through Sunday, each team will send a squad of top prospects up against another club’s farm phenoms. Check out the schedule, rules and more details right here.

Padres swoop in, acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox

The subject of swirling rumors all offseason, the 28-year-old right-hander will bolster the Padres’ loaded starting rotation.

Here’s how you can keep up with all 16 Spring Breakout games

All Spring Breakout games over the next four days will be broadcast live through MLB Network, MLB Digital (MLB.com, MLB.TV and the MLB App) and regional sports networks.

A battle of No. 1 overall picks highlights Day 1 of Spring Breakout

The expected showdown between Jackson Holliday and Paul Skenes is the main draw for the Spring Breakout game featuring Orioles and Pirates prospects tonight. And for good reason.

Spring Breakout launches with Reds-Rangers

The first pitch of the inaugural showcase is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. ET, when Cincinnati’s prospects take on Texas’ in Surprise, Ariz.

Full guide to Spring Breakout rosters

Nearly two-thirds of the 900 players who make up the club Top 30 prospects lists are pegged for participation in Spring Breakout.

All the Top 100 prospects on Spring Breakout rosters

Never before have fans been able to watch so many of baseball’s best prospects face off against each other in such a short period of time, with most of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects suiting up this weekend.

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It's Orioles vs. Pirates in Spring Breakout on MLB Network

Spring Breakout on MLB Network: Orioles vs. Pirates

The inaugural Spring Breakout showcasing the game’s best phenoms features a prime matchup on Day 1 when MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect, Jackson Holliday, and the Orioles battle No. 3 Paul Skenes and the Pirates at 7 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

Rookies make Texas a unique defending champ

If Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford get as much playing time as expected this season, the Rangers could be doing something that just about no defending champion in baseball history has ever tried.

Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford are a rare pair of rookies on a defending champion

Can Yanks survive without Cole? History says they can

Yankees fans only need to look at last year’s World Series champions to see that the loss of a team’s ace doesn’t spell doom for the season.

How will the Yankees respond to Gerrit Cole's absence?

Perfect ending to Votto’s career? He has an idea

Joey Votto discusses trading in red for blue after signing with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays.

It'll take some getting used to seeing Joey Votto in blue instead of red

Trailblazer Veronica Alvarez named Girls’ Baseball Ambassador for MLB

The former Team USA catcher and firefighter medic is dedicated to making space and time for the next generation of women in baseball and softball, because she knows how essential that level of guidance and care is for someone’s journey.

Here’s the scoop: Ice cream off your shirt tastes way better

This adorable toddler slurping up ice cream at a Mets Spring Training game will truly melt your heart.

Adorable fan devours ice cream -- even off his shirt

‘I was floored’: Bo Knows the Royals Hall of Fame

A legendary Royals career became immortal on Wednesday when Bo Jackson was elected to the Royals Hall of Fame. He will be inducted in an on-field ceremony in June.

One of the game's most exciting players, Bo Jackson will be inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame

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STL 1
MIN 1

MIN 3
TB 4

DET 1
PHI 4

BOS 9
NYY 4

PIT 3
TOR 10

WAS 2
MIA 1

CHC 8
CLE 3

LAA 2
KC 3

SEA 8
LAD 1

CIN 19
SF 11

COL 7
ARI 5

OAK 11
SD 12

CWS 15
MIL 4

ATL 7
BAL 5

HOU 5
NYM 6

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