Major League Baseball's Spring Breakout made its debut in 2024. It will return this year between March 13-16. The concept gives every team an opportunity to showcase their top prospects, as only rookie-eligible players can compete.

Paul DeJong hit a two-run home run to lead the Washington Nationals in a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros in spring training play.

The Washington Nationals dropped the first game of their spring training schedule with a 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

Mar 2, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong (14) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jose Altuve made his second start for the Houston Astros on Sunday. Unlike his first start, he was challenged to make plays defensively.

Heading to spring training at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches for Houston Astros or Washington Nationals? Where to eat before first pitch, post game.

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Next week, baseball fans will see the second year of MLB’s Spring Breakout games, a collection of games featuring some of the top prospects in the sport.

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Baseball’s only team without a deal in either partnership category hopes to have both by year’s end, potentially adding more than $20 million in annual revenue.

Travis Scott threw the ceremonial first pitch for the Feb. 23 Astros-Nationals spring training game. He also had a bobblehead created in his likeness.