MLB's 'Spring Breakout' to feature top prospects from all 30 teams
All MLB teams will participate, allowing fans to see some of the top up-and-coming talent in the league
Major League Baseball is giving fans the opportunity to see some of the top prospects in the game play against one another with a new initiative called "Spring Breakout" set to begin in March.
"All 30 MLB clubs will assemble rosters filled with 20-25 of their best prospects to take on top Minor League or rookie talents from other organizations. Each team will play at least one seven-inning exhibition game as part of the initiative. One Arizona and one Florida organization will play two over the four days to make the math work.
"Twelve of this year’s matchups will be paired with Major League Spring Training games as part of in-stadium doubleheaders, giving fans a peek at their favorite team’s future and present in one memorable day."
The schedule will run March 14 through 17, and the players involved will be announced closer to the start date. Teams will be made up of prospects from all levels, so get ready to see the likes of Jackson Chourio, Dylan Crews, Jackson Holliday and Paul Skenes play with and against some of the youngest stars in the game.
As ESPN's Jeff Passan notes, if this event is successful, it is likely MLB will look to grow it, potentially extending it next season or even devising a tournament to showcase up-and-coming talent.
2024 MLB Spring Breakout schedule
Thursday, March 14
Reds @ Rangers*, 6:05 p.m. ET/3:05 p.m. PT
Orioles @ Pirates*, 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT
Friday, March 15
Marlins @ Cardinals*, 2:05 p.m. ET/11:05 a.m. PT
Mariners @ Padres, 4:10 p.m. ET/1:10 p.m. PT
White Sox @ Cubs, 5:05 p.m. ET/2:05 p.m. PT
Nationals @ Mets*, 3:10 p.m. ET/12:10 p.m. PT
Giants @ Athletics*, 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT
Saturday, March 16
Braves @ Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. ET/10:05 a.m. PT
Phillies @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m. ET/10:05 a.m. PT
Blue Jays @ Yankees*, 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT
Rays @ Twins*, 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT
Dodgers @ Angels*, 4:10 p.m. ET/1:10 p.m. PT
Guardians @ Reds*, 7:05 p.m. ET/4:05 p.m. PT
D-backs @ Rockies*, 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT
Sunday, March 17
Astros @ Cardinals*, 10:05 a.m. ET/7:05 a.m. PT
Brewers @ Royals*, 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT
*paired with Major League game as traditional doubleheader
