Major League Baseball’s Spring Breakout initiative is set for a third straight year, and once again, alumni of the New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series are set for a prominent role.
Per MLB.com, MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event held in Spring Training sites around both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues, and the annual showcase places an emphasis on getting attention on some of the game’s most talented Minor Leaguers and rookies. The 2026 Breakout series takes place March 19-22.
Here’s a quick glance at a far from complete list of names to keep an eye on that have ties to the Future Stars Series:
Adam Macko, Toronto Blue Jays
Tyson Neighbors, Baltimore Orioles
DJ Layton, Baltimore Orioles
Theo Gillen, Tampa Bay Rays
Braden Montgomery, Chicago White Sox
Marco Raya, Minnesota Twins
Kyle Debarge, Minnesota Twins
Kenya Huggins, A’s
Henry Bolte, A’s
Raudi Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels
Michael Arroyo, Seattle Mariners
Jonathan Santucci, New York Mets
Antonio Jimenez, New York Mets
Alex Clemmey, Washington Nationals
Erian Rodriguez, Chicago Cubs
JP Wheat, Chicago Cubs
Jonathon Long, Chicago Cubs
Ryan McCrystal, Cincinnati Reds
Edwin Arroyo, Cincinnati Reds
Cam Collier, Cincinnati Reds
Kyle Henley, Cincinnati Reds
Konnor Griffin, Pittsburgh Pirates
Termarr Johnson, Pittsburgh Pirates
Cooper Pratt, Milwaukee Brewers
Hayden Durke, Arizona Diamondbacks
It’ll be 16 games over four days, with a schedule as seen below:
Thursday, March 19
Marlins @ Astros, 12:05 p.m. ET/9:05 a.m. PT (Space City Home Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Phillies @ Twins, 1:05 p.m. ET/10:05 a.m. PT (MNNT, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Guardians @ Angels, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Nationals @ Cardinals, 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT (MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Rays @ Mets, 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. ET (SNY, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Reds @ Giants, 9:05 p.m. ET/6:05 p.m. PT (NBC Sports Bay Area, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Friday, March 20
Royals @ Rangers, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT (Rangers Sports Net, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Mariners @ Brewers, 5:10 p.m. ET/2:10 p.m. PT (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Red Sox @ Orioles, 6:05 p.m. ET/3:05 p.m. PT (MASN, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Tigers @ Pirates, 7:35 p.m. ET/4:35 p.m. PT (SNP, Peacock, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Saturday, March 21
Blue Jays @ Phillies, 1:05 p.m. ET/10:05 a.m. ET (NBC Sports Philadelphia, SportsNet, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
White Sox @ Dodgers, 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT (CHSN, Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Braves @ Yankees, 6:35 p.m. ET/3:35 p.m. PT (YES, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Rockies @ Diamondbacks, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT* (COLR, ARID, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
Padres @ Cubs, 9:05 p.m. ET/6:05 p.m. PT (Marquee, SDPA, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
*Game will begin exactly 30 minutes after the conclusion of the MLB game, which begins at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Sunday, March 22
Brewers @ Athletics, 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 PT (Amazon MLB FAST Channel, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB app, Gameday)
About New Balance Future Stars Series
The New Balance Future Stars Series presented by Program 15 is a global platform for amateur baseball development and scouting, powered by a commitment to impact, integrity, and player-focused innovation. Its alumni can be found throughout professional baseball, and its events and partnerships have reshaped how talent is identified, nurtured, and celebrated.
Connect with New Balance Future Stars Series by visiting our website, www.futurestarsseries.com, by visiting our YouTube page, and by checking out the social media channels below.
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Since 2003, he has covered multiple World Series and has worked high-profile events ranging from the MLB All-Star Game to the World Baseball Classic. In addition to his role working for the Future Stars Series that he's held since 2017, Ashmore currently serves as the beat writer of the Double-A New York Yankees affiliate, the Somerset Patriots, as well as national hockey writer and New York Jets game day beat reporter for The Trentonian.
A regular contributor to Baseball America, Ashmore has worked eight Super Bowls, 12 Stanley Cup Finals, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the NBA Playoffs, College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Frozen Four, Daytona 500, major UFC events and much more as he approaches 3,300 games covered in his career.
An avid trading card enthusiast, he lives with his wife, Sarah, their son, future No. 1 overall draft pick in 2042, William, their beloved dog, Bailey, and occasionally well-behaved cat, Smokey.
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