Top Prospects Headline Opening Weekend MiLB Action

Yankees, Blue Jays, Mets, Red Sox, Twins, and Pirates prospects set to take the field in select free-to-watch games

Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:23am

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Baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across MLB's digital platforms, including MLB.TV and the MLB app, at no additional cost. Plus, select curated games featuring top prospects will be available for free on MLB.com, MLB Pipeline, and the MiLB app. This opening weekend features several highly anticipated matchups, including the Yankees' Spencer Jones and the Blue Jays' RJ Schreck, the Mets' Jonah Tong and the Red Sox's Mikey Romero, and the Pirates' Konnor Griffin against the Twins' Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, and Emmanuel Rodriguez.

Why it matters

These free-to-watch Minor League games provide fans an opportunity to see the next generation of MLB stars in action before they reach the big leagues. The ability to watch these games across multiple digital platforms makes it easier than ever for fans to follow the development of their favorite teams' top prospects.

The details

On Friday, the Yankees' No. 6 prospect Spencer Jones will take on the Blue Jays' No. 9 prospect RJ Schreck as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders visit the Buffalo Bisons. In another Friday matchup, the Mets' No. 3/MLB No. 48 prospect Jonah Tong will face the Red Sox's No. 13 prospect Mikey Romero as the Syracuse Mets take on the Worcester Red Sox. The evening's marquee game features the Pirates' No. 1 overall prospect Konnor Griffin leading the Indianapolis Indians against the Twins' No. 1/MLB No. 14 prospect Walker Jenkins, No. 2/MLB No. 52 prospect Kaelen Culpepper, and No. 4/MLB No. 74 prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez of the St. Paul Saints.

  • The games will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • The first game starts at 1:05 p.m. ET, with the final game of the day beginning at 6:35 p.m. ET.
  • On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the Toledo Mud Hens will host the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at 4:35 p.m. ET.
  • On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will visit the Buffalo Bisons at 1:05 p.m. ET.

The players

Spencer Jones

The Yankees' No. 6 prospect, a 6-foot-7, 240-pound outfielder who hit 35 home runs in 2025, including 19 in 67 games at Triple-A.

RJ Schreck

The Blue Jays' No. 9 prospect, who will start for the Buffalo Bisons against the Yankees' top prospect.

Jonah Tong

The Mets' No. 3/MLB No. 48 prospect, who was named the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year in 2025 after posting a 1.43 ERA with 179 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings.

Mikey Romero

The Red Sox's No. 13 prospect, who set numerous career highs offensively last season and will lead the Worcester Red Sox offense against Tong.

Konnor Griffin

The Pirates' No. 1 overall prospect and MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, who clubbed four home runs in 16 Grapefruit League games this spring.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Fans can tune in to these free Minor League games on MLB.com, the MLB Pipeline and MiLB homepages, as well as through the MLB.TV and MiLB apps.

The takeaway

These free-to-watch Minor League games provide an exciting opportunity for fans to get an early look at the next generation of MLB stars, as top prospects from several organizations will be on display in these opening weekend matchups.