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David Carter and George Ross have been best friends since middle school, and they’ve made it their mission to see the world through famous sporting events before they turn 75.

Watch some of the best prospects in the game during Spring Breakout: Get early coverage of Cardinals vs. Marlins at noon ET, then it’s Pirates vs. Phillies at 1, followed by Mariners vs. Guardians at 8 on MLB Network.

The Dodgers get ready for the Tokyo Series with an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, live Saturday at 6 a.m. ET on MLB Network.

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