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.
Walk Off Woes Continue for Ports in 4-3 Loss to Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. – For the second-straight game the Nuts wrestled away a walk-off win away from the Ports, this time on a two-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth to win the series 4-2 over Stockton. Each team plated a pair in the first inning
Ports Take Lead Late Before Nuts Win in Walk Off
MODESTO, Calif. – The Ports battled back from a 4-0 deficit to take a 7-6 lead into the ninth inning on Saturday night, but Modesto would walk it off with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to win 8-6 and take a 3-2 lead into Sunday’s series
Big Sixth for Modesto Ties Series at Two Apiece
MODESTO, Calif. – A late rally by the Ports (38-47, 6-13) wasn’t enough to counter a four-run sixth by the Nuts (47-38, 9-10) in a 6-3 loss that tied the series up at two games apiece. Starter Cole Miller (0-2) allowed just an unearned run in four innings of work
Ports Dominate Behind Near-No-Hit Performance, Shut Out Nuts 9-0 to Take Series Lead
MODESTO, Calif. — Stockton put together one of its most complete games of the season on Thursday night as the Ports downed the Modesto Nuts 9-0 to take a 2-1 series lead. The story of the night was the Stockton pitching staff, led by right-hander Jefferson Jean (3-5). The 20-year-old
Ports Snap Skid in Extras, Outlast Nuts 2-1 Behind Huge Pitching and Durrington’s Big Night
MODESTO, Calif. — The Stockton Ports got back on track and snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Modesto Nuts 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday night, evening up their series at one game apiece. Both teams traded runs in the first inning before Stockton scored the winning run
ALL RISE! AARON JUDGE BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 26 AT BANNER ISLAND BALLPARK
Stockton, CA — Get ready to set sail, Ports fans! On Saturday, July 26, the Stockton Ports are proud to present Aaron Judge Bobblehead Night, featuring an exclusive giveaway of a one-of-a-kind bobblehead of the Yankees superstar dressed in a sailor’s uniform at the helm of a ship — a
Late Inning Rally Too Much as Ports Drop Opener
MODESTO, Calif. — Game one of a six game series between the Stockton Ports and Modesto Nuts is deceptive if you look at the final score. Modesto walked away winners with a 10-4 final but did so on the strength of eight runs scored in the seventh inning, taking advantage
Ports lose heartbreaker in San Jose on July 7 to conclude holiday weekend
The Stockton Ports were unable to hold an early five run lead and fell to the San Jose Giants 6-5 on Sunday at Excite Ballpark. Stockton was able to jump in front of San Jose with a five run fourth inning as Ali Camarillo led off with a double and
Ports Fall Short Despite Four Run Sixth Inning in San Jose on July 5
The Stockton Ports had another comeback effort fall short in an 11-8 loss to the San Jose Giants at Excite Ballpark on Saturday night. Stockton fell behind early in the first inning as the Giants turned a fielding error by Cesar Gonzalez and a hit batsman into two runs when
Ports Fall Short After Late Inning Rally in San Jose
The Stockton Ports made things interesting late but ultimately came up short in a 10-8 loss on the road against the San Jose Giants. Stockton struck first in the top of the first inning when Ali Camarillo led off the game with a bloop single just out of the reach
Giants Take Game Three Despite Pineda's 10th Homer
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Giants won the Banner Island Ballpark leg of the Fourth of July week series with a 5-2 win over the Ports on Thursday night. The Ports (36-42, 4-8) got on the board early when Pedro Pineda homered (10) in the second inning for a 1-0 lead,
Balanced Attack From Ports Leads to 8-6 Win
STOCKTON, Calif. – A grand slam from Carlos Franco in the third, a string of hits in the seventh, and a strong start from Nathan Dettmer powered the Ports to an 8-6 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night to tie the series at 1-1. San Jose (50-27, 8-3) put
Eighth Inning Homer Powers Giants Passed Ports in 3-2 Loss
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Ports (35-41, 3-7) lost a tough one to San Jose (50-26, 8-2) 3-2 after leading most of the night and leaving runners on base throughout. Carlos Pacheco walked and then stole second to get into scoring position in the second. Then Stockton got on the board
Novotny Keeps Ports Afloat But Grizzlies Win in 10th
FRESNO, Calif. – The Ports staged a comeback in Fresno on Sunday, only to see the Grizzlies come back on them for a 5-4 loss in 10 innings. Stockton trailed 2-0 most of the game but got a run in the sixth on a sacrifice fly from Ali Camarillo to
Grizzlies Take 3-2 Lead in Convincing Fashion Going Into Finale
FRESNO, Calif. – Game five got away from the Ports on Saturday night, as the Grizzlies piled on for an 11-0 victory that gave them a 3-2 lead in the six-game series with the finale coming up Sunday. Starter Sam Stuhr was coming off his best outing of the series
Ports Tie Series as Fien Triples Twice
FRESNO, Calif. – The Ports evened up the six-game series against the Grizzlies with a steady stream of hits and fantastic pitching performances from Cole Miller and Aidan Layton in a 6-2 victory Friday night. The Grizzlies (33-40, 4-3) struck first with a run in the second inning, when Blake
Game Three Goes to Grizzlies 5-3
FRESNO, Calif. – After trading blow outs for the first two games of the series in Fresno, the Grizzlies won a close, more traditional 5-3 game over the Ports on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the six-game set. Starter Jefferson Jean struggled out of the gate, allowing
Season Highs for Runs and Hits in Ports 18-4 Thumping of Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. – It was the Ports turn to dish out a blow out in game two of the six-game series in Fresno, as Stockton stomped the Grizzlies 18-4 on Wednesday night. The Ports set season highs in runs and hits in the contest, topping the 13 runs on 16hits
Grizzlies Pull Away Late to Top Ports in Game One
FRESNO, Calif. – A promising start for the Ports turned into a disastrous finish in a 10-1 loss for Stockton in game one of the six-game series against the Grizzlies in Fresno. Pedro Pineda’s team-leading ninth home run of the season got the Ports out to a 1-0 lead in
Stockton Earns Series Split with 7-2 Win over Inland Empire
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Cheladas (33-36, 1-2) were in control for the duration of Sunday’s series finale, winning 7-2 over the 66ers (20-49, 2-1) and picking up a series split. Ken Waldichuk took the mound for Stockton tonight, his first action since Tommy John surgery in May of 2024. The
Lead Slips Away Before 66ers Pull Away in 14-6 Loss
STOCKTON, Calif. – Another high-scoring, back-and-forth affair went to Inland Empire on Saturday night, as they eventually pulled away for a 14-6 victory over Stockton. The win guarantees a season series win for the 66ers over the Ports, and Stockton will have to aim for a split in this series
Pineda Homers Twice But 66ers Hang On for 9-8 Win
STOCKTON, Calif. – A 9-8 loss started the second half of the season for the Ports (32-35) after an initial comeback erased a 6-0 deficit, the 66ers (19-48) rallied again to tie the series at 2-2. Inland Empire jumped out to the early lead, converting two walks and an error
Ports Close Out First Half With Walk-Off Win Over 66ers
STOCKTON, Calif. – A walk-off win for the Ports (32-34) closed out the first half of the 2025 season on Thursday night, getting them to .500 in games decided in the last at bat with a 4-3 comeback victory over Inland Empire (18-48). The win was the Ports fourth walk-off
Another Quality Start for Sha but Ports Fall 5-1
STOCKTON, Calif. – A 5-1 loss on Wednesday night will prevent the Ports from having the opportunity to finish the first half with a .500 record, as they dropped to 31-34 with one more game to play in the season’s first half after the loss to Inland Empire (18-47). Tzu-Chen
Ports Start Fast and Cruise to 5-1 Win
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Ports came out of the gates fast on Tuesday night, scoring four runs in the first two innings on their way to a 5-1 victory over Inland Empire to start the six-game series. Though the Ports (31-33) will of course be aiming for a series win