Complete results and highlights from Spring Breakout
The second edition of MLB Spring Breakout is complete, and there was no shortage of highlights from the future stars of Major League Baseball over the four-day showcase. Here's a complete breakdown of the 16-game exhibition:
The second edition of MLB Spring Breakout is complete, and there was no shortage of highlights from the future stars of Major League Baseball over the four-day showcase.
Here's a complete breakdown of the 16-game exhibition:
THURSDAY
Rays 7, Red Sox 5
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Spring Breakout 2025 kicked off with a matchup between two of MLB's top three farm systems, and it did not disappoint as four of baseball's top 12 prospects -- Boston's Big 3 and Rays No. 1 Carson Williams -- went deep. Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson and Homer Bush Jr. showed off their game-changing speed as well.
Cubs, Dodgers
Canceled due to inclement weather.
FRIDAY
Cardinals 3, Marlins 3
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MLB's Nos. 3 and 4 left-handed pitching prospects -- Miami's Thomas White and St. Louis' Quinn Mathews, the reigning MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year -- went toe-to-toe and shut down their opponents' bats for two and three innings, respectively, as the Cardinals and Marlins settled for a tie in the battle of Jupiter.
Phillies 5, Pirates 3
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Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler showed why he was the top pitching prospect to participate in Spring Breakout, striking out four across two perfect innings with upper-90s fastballs. But the interstate-rival Phillies pulled away in the end behind Justin Crawford's speed (triple, stolen base) and Carson DeMartini's power (home run).
Nationals 6, Astros 6
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Nationals outfield prospects Andrew Pinckney and Elijah Green each went deep to help give Washington an early lead, but the Astros' dominant bullpen kept them in the game long enough for a tie as Jackson Nezuh, the organization's 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, and Ethan Pecko each struck out the side in consecutive innings.
Athletics 5, Padres 2
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Padres 18-year-old phenoms Leo De Vries and Ethan Salas showed why they are two of the best prospects in baseball -- even as Denzel Clarke took away extra bases from the former and added a pair of RBIs. Athletics' 2024 second-rounder Tommy White justified his "Tommy Tanks" nickname with a game-changing home run.
D-backs 5, Royals 2
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Fittingly, two of the best prospects in this game put their raw power on display, as MLB's No. 22 prospect Jac Caglianone (single) and D-backs' 2023 second-rounder LuJames Groover (double, triple) each hit balls in excess of 105 mph -- and Arizona used some trickery to turn a nifty double play.
Guardians 8, Mariners 7
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In a matchup of Top 10 farm systems, Cleveland's Jaison Chourio and Seattle's Tai Peete each delivered three hits, while the teams combined for 23 knocks. There was plenty of excitement on the mound, too, as Parker Messick struck out five across three scoreless frames for the Guardians and switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje made his professional debut for the Mariners.
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SATURDAY
Blue Jays 10, Twins 0
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Blue Jays' 2024 first-rounder Trey Yesavage was nothing short of dominant in his pro debut, with three strikeouts across two scoreless frames, and he got more than enough run support as an offense led by MLB's No. 86 prospect Arjun Nimmala (two hits, RBI, run) stepped up despite great defense from Twins No. 7 prospect Brandon Winokur.
Orioles 5, Yankees 4
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Tools aplenty were on display in this AL East showdown as Yankees starter Carlos Lagrange touched triple digits and retired 11 straight, while speedy Enrique Bradfield Jr. (Orioles' No. 3) and Vance Honeycutt (BAL No. 5) generated scoring with their legs before the O's walked it off.
Rangers 5, Giants 5
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Rangers starter Winston Santos looked electric with six K's across three perfect frames while MLB's No. 17 prospect Sebastian Walcott showed off his 70-grade arm on defense and collected a pair of hits. The Giants' offense came alive after Santos' exit -- 2024 first-rounder James Tibbs III came through with an RBI single -- and forced a tie.
Cubs 8, Angels 3
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The Cubs' trio of Top 100 prospects participating -- Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos and Kevin Alcántara -- each delivered two hits, with the latter knocking a first-inning homer. Angels No. 3 prospect George Klassen came on in relief and struck out Alcántara in the second frame and was the top performer on the Halos' side.
SUNDAY
Tigers 6, Braves 3
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Braves No. 12 prospect Didier Fuentes struck out seven batters -- the most at Spring Breakout -- across three innings of one-hit ball. But Detroit's offense proved to be too much as all five of the Tigers' Top 100 bats collected hits, led by 2024 first-rounder Bryce Rainer's two knocks and three RBIs in his professional debut.
Mets 5, Nationals 1
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This NL East matchup began as a pitching duel when starters Jonah Tong (Mets) and Alex Clemmey (Nats) combined to strike out nine batters across five innings of one-run ball. Mets infield prospects Ryan Clifford and Brandon Baro homered to break open the game in the middle frames.
Rockies 3, White Sox 1
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Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz, baseball's top two LHP prospects, delivered on their hype with a pair of scoreless innings apiece, and recent Rockies first-rounders Gabriel Hughes and Brody Brecht kept up with a combined four K's across three hitless innings. Late power from infielders Adael Amador and Kyle Karros put Colorado on top.
Reds 9, Brewers 7
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This year's highest scoring Spring Breakout game featured three triples from the Reds -- Sal Stewart (MLB No. 83), Edwin Arroyo (MLB No. 91) and Ethan O'Donnell (CIN No. 18). The Brewers had a balanced attack, with 10 different prospects picking up hits, including 18-year-old Jose Anderson, who went deep in the fourth.
Ben Weinrib is a contributor for MiLB.com.
Exposito's Grand Slam Leads To Offensive Explosion in 7-5 Win
COLUMBUS, GA., — Bottom four. Bases loaded. No outs. 2-0 lead. Over 2,500 people holding their breath. The pitch comes in... and E.J. Exposito blasts it off the scoreboard for his first Double-A grand slam. Exposito's slam gave the Columbus Clingstones (8-5, 34-45) a 6-0 lead over the Pensacola Blue
Homestand Highlights: Clingstones Light Up The Night With Back-to-Back Fireworks Shows July 11 & 12
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Like the cover of Lethal Weapon. Like Jordan in '96–'97. The Columbus Clingstones are going back-to-back with post-game fireworks shows on July 11 and 12, part of a six-game series against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A, Miami Marlins) at Synovus Park, July 8–13. The homestand also features
Sears Spins Another Spectacular Start for Columbus in 3-2 Win Over Montgomery
COLUMBUS, Ga., — Brett Sears became the fourth-different starting pitcher to work a quality start for the Columbus Clingstones (7-5, 33-45) in this series with 6.0 strong innings against the Montgomery Biscuits (7-5, 45-36) to set up a 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Synovus Park. Columbus won the series
Clingstones Ride Ritchie's Remarkable Start in 1-0 Win
COLUMBUS, GA., — Just five days after being nominated to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, J.R. Ritchie turned in the best performance of his Double-A career and the Columbus Clingstones (6-5, 32-45) defeated the Montgomery Biscuits (6-5, 45-34) 1-0 on Saturday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: The beginning of
Clingstones Fall 4-1 in Extra-Inning Contest
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (5-5, 31-45) battled with the Montgomery Biscuits (6-4, 45-33) for ten nail-biting innings before ultimately falling 4-1 on Friday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: Columbus started the scoring early off an Ethan Workinger RBI single in the first inning. Both teams' pitching staffs
Braun Shines in Clingstones' 4-2 Win over Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, AL., — Atlanta Braves' No. 9 prospect Lucas Braun spun his sixth quality start of the season and struck out nine batters as the Columbus Clingstones (5-4, 31-44) won 4-2 over the Montgomery Biscuits (6-3, 44-33) at Riverwalk Stadium. Decisive Plays: Columbus broke through in the third inning with
Pitching Dominates as Columbus Sweeps Montgomery in Doubleheader
MONTGOMERY, AL., — Atlanta Braves' No. 23 prospect Ian Mejia worked a complete game in the opener of a doubleheader to set up a Wednesday of winning for the Columbus Clingstones (4-4, 30-44) over the Montgomery Biscuits (6-2, 44-33) at Riverwalk Stadium. Columbus took the first game 6-1 before shutting
Homestand Highlights: Clingstones Celebrate Stars, Stripes, and Baseball on July 4
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Baseball, fireworks, and the Fourth of July take center stage as the Columbus Clingstones the Montgomery Biscuits (Double-A, Tampa Bay Rays) host a star-spangled weekend at Synovus Park. The series features a patriotic Post-Game Fireworks show on July 4 and a Floppy Hat Giveaway on July 5.
Series Opener for Columbus, Montgomery Postponed Until Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, AL., — Heavy evening thunderstorms in Montgomery forced the postponement of the series opener between the Columbus Clingstones and the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, July 2. Game one of the doubleheader is
Columbus Clingstones Pitcher JR Ritchie Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Major League Baseball announced today that Columbus Clingstones right-hander JR Ritchie has been named to the National League roster for the 26th All-Star Futures Game. The game will be played at Truist Park on Saturday, July 12 in Atlanta. Ritchie, 22, is ranked as the Atlanta Braves’
Clingstones Fall 4-1 to Biloxi in Sluggish Sunday Defeat
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (2-4, 28-44) got a home run from David McCabe in the ninth inning to break up a third-straight shutout defeat to the Biloxi Shuckers (4-2, 46-29) but still stumbled to a 4-1 loss on Sunday afternoon at Synovus Park. Biloxi claimed the series 4-2.
Weekend Woes Continue in 6-0 Loss to Biloxi
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (2-3, 28-43) fell to the Biloxi Shuckers (3-2, 45-29) 6-0 on Saturday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: Zavier Warren started the scoring early with an RBI single in the top of the first inning. Garrett Spain extended Biloxi's lead to three with a
Clingstones Offense Blanked in 3-0 Loss
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (2-2, 28-42) lost 3-0 to the Biloxi Shuckers (2-2, 44-29) on Friday night at Synovus Park. Decisive Plays: Biloxi's offense was relentless through the first six innings, recording three runs of eight hits. Adam Hall plated two with a double in the fourth and
Paolini, Kato Power Clingstones Past Biloxi in 3-1 Win
COLUMBUS, GA., — A pair of home runs by Paolini and Kato and a stellar start by Blake Burkhalter led the Columbus Clingstones (2-1, 28-41) to a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers (1-2, 43-29) at Synovus Park on Thursday night. Decisive Plays: The fans at Synovus Park barely
Clingstones Fall 5-3 in 10 Innings to Biloxi
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (1-1, 27-41) battled with the first-half champions for ten innings before ultimately falling 5-3 to the Biloxi Shuckers (1-1, 43-28) on Wednesday night at Synovus Park. Workinger's fifth-inning home run gave Columbus the lead, but Biloxi battled back and stole the win in extra
Magnificent Start by Mejia Motivates Columbus to 2-0 Shutout Win
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (1-0, 27-40) began the second half in the win column after a dominant start by Mejia shutout the Biloxi Shuckers (0-1, 42-28) to secure a 2-0 Columbus win at Synovus Park on Tuesday night. Mejia turned in the longest outing of his professional career
Columbus Concludes First Half With 5-1 Win Over Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — The Columbus Clingstones (26-40) blasted their way to an early 4-0 lead with a pair of 2-run home runs in the second inning and rode seven strong innings from Brett Sears to a 5-1 victory over the Birmingham Barons (38-31) Sunday afternoon at Regions Field. Decisive Plays:
Quintero Homers in Clingstones' 7-3 Loss to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-40) led 2-0 and 3-2, but the last five runs of the game belonged to Birmingham in a 7-3 loss on Saturday night at Regions Field. Decisive Plays: A two-run home run by Geraldo Quintero gave Columbus a 2-0 advantage in the first inning.
Homestand Highlights: Clingstones Kick Off Second Half with Welcome to Summer Weekend
The Columbus Clingstones have found their lost shaker of salt and will kick off the second half of the Double-A season with Welcome to Summer Weekend presented by Aflac as part of a six-game series against the Biloxi Shuckers (Double-A, Milwaukee Brewers) from June 24-29. The series also features a
Clingstones Shutout by Birmingham in Ninth-Straight Loss
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-39) were held to just two hits in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Birmingham Barons (37-30) on Friday night at Regions Field. Decisive Plays: Birmingham took the lead in the third inning with a solo home run by Calvin Harris. The Barons tacked
Columbus Stumbles to 8-4 Loss Against Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-38) briefly led, but could not overcome five errors in an 8-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons (36-30) on Thursday night at Regions Field. Decisive Plays: A bunt single from Rikuu Nishida in the third inning scored the Barons' first run of the game.
Clingstones Swept by Birmingham in Marathon Doubleheader
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-37) grinded through a taxing day of baseball and were swept by the Birmingham Barons (35-30) in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon at Regions Field. Decisive Plays (Game One): After a 30-minute rain delay, Birmingham took the early lead with an RBI sacrifice fly
Columbus Stymied by Three-Run Rally from Birmingham in 4-1 Loss
BIRMINGHAM, AL., — Drew Compton briefly sparked the Columbus Clingstones (25-35) on Tuesday night with a solo home run in the fourth inning, but a three-run rally from the Birmingham Barons (33-30) turned the tide and sent Columbus to a 4-1 loss at Regions Field. Decisive Plays: Compton unloaded on
Stones Smothered by Knoxville 9-2 in Series Finale
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-34) fell behind 9-0 and were held without a hit through six innings in a deflating 9-2 loss to the Knoxville Smokies (30-32) on Sunday afternoon at Synovus Park. Knoxville won the series 4-2. Decisive Plays: A pair of unearned runs scored on Landon
Clingstones No-Hit in Second Leg of Doubleheader by Knoxville
COLUMBUS, GA., — The Columbus Clingstones (25-33) were held without a hit over seven innings in the second game of a doubleheader with the Knoxville Smokies (29-32) to cap a disappointing Saturday at Synovus Park. Columbus lost the first game 3-2 and the second game 5-1. The first game was