Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the 2025 Spring Training season. The Cactus League kicks off on February 20th with the Dodgers facing the Cubs, while the Grapefruit League begins on February 21st with the Yankees hosting the Rays. All 30 teams will be in action by February 22nd and 23rd.

Spring Breakout, returning for its second year from March 13th to 16th, will feature the game’s top prospects in action. This exclusive event allows fans a glimpse into the future of baseball as top farm systems clash in exhibition games. Matchups like the Rays versus the Red Sox and the Cubs against the Dodgers promise intense competition and highlight the depth of talent across the league. The success of the inaugural Spring Breakout, which saw 95 participants reach the Majors this season, including 35 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, underscores the event’s significance in player development.

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The Washington Nationals’ top prospects will face off against the Houston Astros’ prospects at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, March 14, 2025. The Nationals' young talent will then take on the New York Mets’ prospects on March 16th at the same location.

Following Spring Breakout, the regular season will commence with an international spectacle. The Tokyo Series presented by Guggenheim will pit the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in a two-game showdown at the iconic Tokyo Dome on March 18th and 19th. This historic event marks the return of Major League Baseball to Japan and is sure to captivate fans worldwide. With its rich baseball history and passionate fanbase, Japan provides the perfect stage for this opening salvo to the 2025 season.

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