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.
Bullpen, Frederick Deliver in Quad Cities’ Win Over Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Quad Cities’ bullpen ate up eight innings and Carter Frederick drove in all three River Bandits runs, as the Royals High-A affiliate defeated the Fort Wayne TinCaps—High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres—3-2 on Tuesday night at Parkview Field. The contest, Quad Cities’ first at Parkview
River Bandits and Kernels Washed Out Saturday
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Tonight’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Wednesday, August 13, with first pitch for game one scheduled
Roccaforte, Brown’s Fireworks Not Enough in Quad Cities’ Loss to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Carson Roccaforte and Canyon Brown launched a pair of solo shots, but the River Bandits suffered their fifth-straight Independence Day loss, falling to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 6-3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Just as the Bandits did in their win Thursday, Cedar Rapids got out to
Early Surge Secures Bandits’ Series Win Over Kernels
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits’ did all their damage in the first three innings on Thursday, as they defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-3 in a game three rubber match at Modern Woodmen Park. Back-to-back one out hits staked Quad Cities’ starter Felix Arronde to a 2-0
Miscues Cost Bandits Late in Loss to Kernels
Davenport, Iowa – Carson Roccaforte’s three-run blast gave the Quad Cities a one run lead in the eighth inning Wednesday, but the Cedar Rapids Kernels took advantage of three River Bandits ninth-inning errors and defeated Quad Cities 6-5 at Modern Woodmen Park. A leadoff double by Kyle DeBarge produced an
Quad Cities’ Bats Fuel Series-Opening Win Over Cedar Rapids
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat their in-state rival Cedar Rapids 10-8 on Tuesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. The contest featured four lead changes, 24 combined hits, and four combined errors, but the Bandits did what they have done best
Rattlers’ Late Rally Erases Hansell’s Strong Start in Bandits’ Loss
Appleton, Wisconsin – Quad Cities’ right-hander Josh Hansell struck out five over 5.0-scoreless innings Tuesday, but Wisconsin’s late-game rally lifted the Timber Rattlers over the River Bandits 7-6 at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Hansell, who lowered his High-A ERA to 2.57 in the effort, faced just two
Quad Cities Opens Second Half with Win Over Lugnuts
Davenport, Iowa – After losing out on a playoff berth Thursday, Quad Cities evened its six-game series and opened the second half of the 2025 Midwest League season with an 8-2 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts at Modern Woodmen Park. Both teams scratched across runs in the first inning, as
Bandits Denied Playoff Berth, Fall to Lugnuts in First Half Finale
Davenport, Iowa – After a pair of Cedar Rapids wins knocked Quad Cities out of a first half division title, the River Bandits lost in 10-inning fashion to the Lansing Lugnuts 5-4 at Modern Woodmen Park. The defeat coupled with the Kernels’ sweep of Thursday night’s doubleheader against Beloit solidified
Late-Inning Burst Carries Bandits to Crucial Win Over Lugnuts
Davenport, Iowa – A four-run eighth inning surge lifted the River Bandits to a key victory Wednesday, as Quad Cities defeated the Lansing Lugnuts 8-4 and shrunk their magic number for a first-half playoff berth to two on the penultimate day of the 2025 first half. After suffering just their
Beam Goes Seven, But River Bandits Blanked by Lugnuts in Series-Opener
Davenport, Iowa – Despite a career-long 7.0-inning start from Drew Beam, the Quad Cities River Bandits fell to the Lansing Lugnuts, affiliate of the Athletics, 3-0 in the first game of a six-game set at Modern Woodmen Park. With two games remaining in the first half, the loss drops the
Quad Cities Closes Series With Fifth-Straight Win Over Beloit
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits leaned on great pitching and strong defense Sunday as they downed the Beloit Sky Carp 2-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. Winners of five-straight ballgames, the club’s largest win streak of the season, the River Bandits once again lead the Midwest League West
Bandits’ Bats Explode in 12-1 Rout of Sky Carp
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits rode a dominant wave of early offense to a series-clinching 12-1 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Saturday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Though Quad Cities would take over, it was Beloit who struck first on an RBI-single by shortstop Payton
Quad Cities’ Arms Lift Bandits to Win Over Beloit
Davenport, Iowa – Top Miami Marlins prospect Thomas White was on the bump for the Beloit Sky Carp Thursday, but it was Josh Hansell and the Quad Cities River Bandits that secured a 3-1 victory and a tie for the top spot in the Midwest League West Division at Modern
Vazquez’s Heroics Snap River Bandits’ Skid
Davenport, Iowa – Daniel Vazquez capped off a four-hit performance with the game-winner Wednesday, as the Quad Cities River Bandits snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Beloit Sky Carp at Modern Woodmen Park. In just his second game removed from the Injured List, the
River Bandits Fall in Series-Opener with Sky Carp
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits dropped a 6-1 decision against the Beloit Sky Carp, affiliate of the Miami Marlins, in the first game of a 12-game homestand on Tuesday evening at Modern Woodmen Park. The loss marks the sixth consecutive defeat for the Bandits (33-25), who are
River Bandits and Chiefs Rained Out Saturday
Peoria, Illinois – Tonight’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Peoria Chiefs has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Sunday, June 8, with first pitch for game one scheduled for 12:05 p.m. at Dozer Park.
Quad Cities, Peoria Washed Out Wednesday
Peoria, Illinois – Tonight’s game between the Quad Cities River Bandits and the Peoria Chiefs has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Thursday, June 5, with first pitch for game one scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Dozer
Bandits’ Bullpen Secures Series-Clinching Win Over Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits completed a series victory over the South Bend Cubs Sunday, defeating the visitors 3-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. Quad Cities and South Bend have been mired in pitcher’s duels over the course of the six-game homestand, and this series finale was no
Frederick Draws Ball Four, Bandits Walk-Off Cubs in Extras
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits completed their second walk-off win of the week on Friday, as Carter Frederick’s bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the tenth secured the Bandits a 3-2 victory over the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park. Before the extra-inning heroics, Quad Cities
Bandits’ Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short in Loss to Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits rallied for four runs and brought the winning run to the plate in the ninth inning, but ultimately fell short in an 8-6 loss to the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park. After being held to one run over 10 innings
Charles, Bullpen Lift Quad Cities to Victory in Pitcher’s Duel
Davenport, Iowa – While Austin Charles delivered the game-winner in the bottom of the tenth, Quad Cities’ bullpen struck out eight over 5.0-shutout innings to carry the River Bandits to a 2-1, 10-inning win over the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Prior to the 10th
Gonzalez’s Four-RBI Night Helps Propel River Bandits Over Cubs
Davenport, Iowa – Bryan Gonzalez recorded Quad Cities’ first four-RBI game of the season on Tuesday, as the River Bandits defeated the South Bend Cubs 10-4 in their series-opener at Modern Woodmen Park. While Gonzalez would ultimately give the Bandits’ their game-winning lead, Chris Brito also completed a multi-RBI night
Quad Cities’ Ninth-Inning Rally Falls Short in Loss to Dayton
Davenport, Iowa – For the third-straight night, the Quad Cities River Bandits put together a late-inning rally, but ultimately fell short in 6-4 loss to the Dayton Dragons at Modern Woodmen Park. After Dayton scored the first run in each of the previous two contests, it was Quad Cities who
River Bandits Walk-Off Dragons For Second-Straight Night
Davenport, Iowa – The River Bandits have had a flair for the dramatic against the Dayton Dragons this week, as Sam Kulasingam’s 10th-inning RBI-double lifted Quad Cities to a second consecutive walk-off win, 5-4 at Modern Woodmen Park. Just as they did Wednesday, Dayton jumped to the game’s first lead