MLB debuts its Spring Breakout this week, a four-day event aimed to showcase&nbsp;current minor-league stars. 
The Mets' top prospects from their minor leagues will face the Nationals' top prospects on Friday, March 15, at 3 p.m. You can watch the live stream here when the game starts. (MLB highlights will play in the video player below until the game begins.) 
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MLB debuts its Spring Breakout this week, a four-day event aimed to showcase current minor-league stars. The Mets' top prospects from their minor leagues will face the Nationals' top prospects on Friday, March 15, at 3 p.m. You can watch the live stream here when the game starts. (MLB highlights will play in the video player below until the game begins.) STORYWIDGET: spMBREAK_blurb

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