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.
Stripers Shut Out for Second Straight Game in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – For the second straight night, the Gwinnett Stripers (11-13) were handcuffed by Memphis pitching as they lost 5-0 to the Redbirds (10-14) on Thursday at AutoZone Park. The Stripers have been held scoreless over the last 19 innings dating back to the eighth of Tuesday’s 4-3 victory.
Defying the Odds: Hayden Harris’ Road from Undrafted to Futures Game
When he first joined the Atlanta Braves organization, Hayden Harris was far from heralded as a top prospect. The Augusta, Georgia native had just spent five seasons in the bullpen at Georgia Southern University. After not hearing his named called during the 20 rounds of the 2022 MLB Draft, Harris
Homestand Highlights: Dinosaur Night Stomps into Coolray Field
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers turn the clock back to the Jurassic period for Dinosaur Night on Saturday, August 2 as part of a week-long homestand at Coolray Field from July 29-August 3. The Stripers host the Durham Bulls (Triple-A, Tampa Bay Rays) for the six-game series. The homestand
Redbirds’ Solo Homer Barrage Downs Sears, Stripers in Record Time
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds (9-14) rode five solo home runs and 8.0 scoreless innings from Aaron Wilkerson to a 6-0 victory over the Gwinnett Stripers (11-12) on Wednesday night at AutoZone Park. The game lasted just 1:52, the fastest nine-inning game in Gwinnett’s 16-year history. Decisive Plays: All
Rodriguez’s Clout Gives Stripers Rare Series-Opening Victory
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – For just the second time this season and the first time since the Home Opener on April 1 vs. Nashville, the Gwinnett Stripers (11-11) found a way to win a series opener. Carlos Rodriguez’s eighth-inning solo home run snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Stripers to
Burkhalter Earns First Triple-A Win, Stripers Clinch Series with 5-3 Victory Over Jacksonville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Atlanta Braves’ No. 14 prospect Blake Burkhalter tossed 5.0 innings of three-run baseball and Eddys Leonard lifted him to victory with his team-leading 13th home run as the Gwinnett Stripers (10-11) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (10-10) 5-3 on Sunday afternoon at Coolray Field. The Stripers went
Family-Oriented Carlos Rodriguez Shining in Gwinnett
Growing up in Venezuela, Carlos Rodriguez has always been focused on creating a better life for his family. The Valencia native remembers spending time with his cousins and taking part in hobbies such as football and basketball during his upbringing. But he always saw baseball as his first love after
Ritchie Wins Triple-A Debut, Stripers Prevail 5-3 Over Jacksonville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Behind a stellar start from JR Ritchie, the Gwinnett Stripers (9-11) held off the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (10-9) in a 5-3 victory on Saturday night at Coolray Field. The Stripers evened the three-game series at 1-1. Decisive Plays: Jacksonville collected solo homers in each of the first
Jacksonville Edges Out Gwinnett 3-2 in Opener
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers (8-11) fell short in a pitcher’s duel on Friday night, taking a 3-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (10-8) at Coolray Field. Eddys Leonard finished the night with two extra-base hits including a solo home run in the ninth inning, but it wasn’t
Indians Slip Past Stripers in Sunday Series Finale
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Indianapolis Indians (13-5) scratched across a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Gwinnett Stripers (8-10) 6-5 on Sunday afternoon at Victory Field. Gwinnett went 1-5 in the final series before the MLB All-Star Break. Decisive Plays: The Stripers opened the game
Leonard’s Solo Homer is Stripers’ Only Tally in 6-1 Loss to Indians
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Eddys Leonard tagged a solo home run to left field in the eighth inning on Saturday night at Victory Field, but the Gwinnett Stripers (8-9) mustered only three other hits in a 6-1 loss to the Indianapolis Indians (12-5). Gwinnett trails the series 4-1 heading into Sunday’s
Batten’s Extra-Inning Grand Slam Saves the Day for Stripers in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Gwinnett saw a two-run lead slip away in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Matthew Batten’s grand slam in the top of the 10th lifted the Stripers (8-8) to an 8-4 last-at-bat win over the Indianapolis Indians (11-5) on Friday night at Victory Field. Gwinnett still
Homestand Highlights: Stripers Host Wrestling Night at Coolray Field
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers return to Coolray Field following the MLB All-Star festivities in Atlanta with a three-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) from July 18-20. Wrestling Night (July 19) highlights a thrilling homestand which starts off with Fireworks Friday (July 18) and is
Waldrep Sharp, But Stripers Falter Against Chandler, Indians
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Atlanta Braves’ No. 2 prospect Hurston Waldrep squared off against Lawrenceville, Georgia native and Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 1 prospect Bubba Chandler on Thursday night at Victory Field, and despite a quality start from Waldrep, the Gwinnett Stripers (7-8) were shut out 3-0 by the Indianapolis Indians (11-4).
Stripers Walked Off by Ronny Simon, Indians on Wednesday Afternoon
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Gwinnett Stripers (7-7) were an out away from evening the series in Indianapolis, but a pair of two-out hits in the bottom of the ninth inning led the Indians (10-4) to a 3-2 walk-off win on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field. Decisive Plays: The Stripers opened
Stripers Drop Another Series Opener, Fall 8-1 in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – The Gwinnett Stripers (7-6) were limited to one run on three hits by four Indianapolis pitchers in an 8-1 loss to the Indians (9-4) on Tuesday night at Victory Field. Gwinnett is now 1-15 in series openers this season. Decisive Plays: Matthew Batten legged out an RBI
Stripers Clinch Series Win with 12-1 Onslaught vs. Saints
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Everything was clicking for the Gwinnett Stripers (7-5) on Sunday afternoon as they cruised past the St. Paul Saints (5-7) in a 12-1 mashing at Coolray Field. Jonathan Ornelas, David Fletcher, and Conner Capel all homered to help the Stripers take four of six against the Saints,
Gwinnett Stripers Pitcher Hayden Harris Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – Major League Baseball announced today the rosters for the 26th edition of the All-Star Futures Game to be played on Saturday, July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta. Gwinnett Stripers left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris has been selected to the National League Futures Roster. Harris, 26, is ranked
Stripers’ Win Streak Ends at Three in 3-1 Loss to St. Paul
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – St. Paul’s three-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as the Gwinnett Stripers (6-5) fell 3-1 at the hands of the Saints (5-6) on Saturday night at Coolray Field. Gwinnett managed just three hits, two coming from Jonathan Ornelas. Decisive Plays: Gwinnett got on the board
Ornelas is July 4 Hero, Stripers Come Back for Third Straight Win Over St. Paul
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Jonathan Ornelas provided an early firework for the Gwinnett Stripers (6-4) on July 4 at Coolray Field, hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 4-3 win over the St. Paul Saints (4-6). A season-high 9,269 fans witnessed Gwinnett’s first
Capel Comes Up Clutch Again in Stripers’ 7-4 Comeback Win vs. Saints
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Conner Capel provided a decisive blast for the second straight game, wrapping a two-run home run around the right field foul pole in the fifth inning to propel the Gwinnett Stripers (5-4) to a 7-4 victory over the St. Paul Saints (4-5) on Thursday night at Coolray
Capel’s Late-Game Blast Sends Stripers Past St. Paul 2-1
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Conner Capel’s two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Gwinnett Stripers (4-4) some late-game magic in a 2-1 win over the St. Paul Saints (4-4) on Wednesday night at Coolray Field. The first-ever series between the two clubs in Georgia is now
Davis Daniel’s Quality Start Not Enough, Stripers Fall 4-2 to St. Paul
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – With light rain falling throughout the ballgame, the St. Paul Saints (4-3, 37-43) jumped ahead early and held on for a 4-2 win over the Gwinnett Stripers (3-4, 32-50) on Tuesday night at Coolray Field. The game was St. Paul’s first ever contest in Lawrenceville. Decisive Plays:
Homestand Highlights: Stripers Celebrate Independence Day with Two Fireworks Shows
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers are celebrating Independence Day week with a bang at Coolray Field. Two Fireworks Shows (Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4) and a bobblehead giveaway honoring former President Jimmy Carter (Saturday, July 5) highlight an exciting six-game series against the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A,
Stripers Finish Two-Week Trip with 6-4 Win in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Virginia – The Gwinnett Stripers (3-3) scored two runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 6-4 win over the Norfolk Tides (3-3) on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. Eddys Leonard drove in a pair of runs to back 6.0 innings of solid work from starter