The National League extended its win streak in the Major League Baseball All-Star Futures Game, the annual showcase for MLB’s top prospects in the days leading up to the Midsummer Classic, at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 12.
Behind a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect, Josue De Paula, the National League came from behind for the 4-2 win over the American League. With the win, the National League has won three straight Future Games since the showcase game’s format was adjusted in 2019. The National League now leads the all-time series 4-1-1 against the American League.
De Paula was named the Most Valuable Player after he went 1 for 2 at the plate with three RBIs on that three-run shot to right field, which registered for the fifth-hardest home run hit in the history of Truist Field, at 108.5 mph off the bat.
One notable thing to come out of the 2025 MLB Futures Games is the exit of Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin in the fourth inning after he took a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) off his wrist. There has been no official update on Griffin, but Griffin’s dad, Kevin, went on X (formerly Twitter) to say his son is ‘all good’ after his hit-by-pitch.
Three of MLB.com’s top eight prospects were featured in the 2025 game: San Diego Padres infielder Leo De Vries, Texas Rangers infielder Sebastian Walcott and Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jesús Made, following in the footsteps of the future stars who have participated in this showcase over the past quarter-century. Those three hitters c
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MLB Futures Game score: NL 4, AL 2
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Josue De Paula named MLB Futures Game MVP
Following the National League’s 4-2 win over the American League in the 2025 MLB Futures Game, Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) was named the Most Valuable Player of the annual showcase game. He was awarded his trophy by Kenny Griffey Jr. down on the field at Truist Park.
De Paula hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning to put the National League out on front.
‘I had a lot of fun. Emotions I can’t really explain. It was a crazy moment for me, doing it in front of dad,’ said De Paula on playing in the Futures Games. ‘I just thank God for the opportunity.’
He added: ‘It was amazing. I don’t think you can see this much talent on the field at one time. Had to take advantage of it.’
National League defeats American League in Futures League
It’s a 4-2 win for the National League in the 2025 Futures League over the American League.
Though the National League retired the American League 1-2-3 in the top half of the seventh, the bottom half of the inning was played, per Futures Games rules. The National League has now won three consecutive Futures Games.
Slade Caldwell makes diving catch in seventh
Slade Caldwell (Arizona Diamondbacks) comes up with an impressive sliding catch in the top of the seventh for the final out.
National League leads after six innings
The National League takes a 4-2 lead over the American League into the seventh inning at Truist Park in the Futures League. Unlike a full minor (or major) league game, the MLB Futures Game is a seven-inning All-Star Game, meaning this will be the American League’s last chance to tie the game or take a lead.
Brody Hopkins (Tampa Bay Rays) threw a clean sheet in the sixth for the American League, as he got two groundouts and a flyout for a 1-2-3 frame. It appears it will be Carson Whisenhunt (San Francisco Giants) to pitch the seventh for the National League.
Owen Caissie extends National League lead
The National League bats continue to be hot, as Owen Caissie (Chicago Cubs) laces one down the left field line for a standup RBI double to score LuJames Groover (Arizona Diamondbacks). Caissie is MLB Pipeline’s No. 43-ranked prospect and the Cubs’ top-ranked prospect.
Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin exits after hit by pitch
Konnor Griffin’s day in the Futures Game comes to a close after he takes a 97.4 mph sinker from Alimber Santa (Houston Astros) to the wrist. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 2-ranked prospect immediately grabbed his wrist as he walked up the first baseline before meeting with a trainer for the National League and manager, Chipper Jones.
Josue De Paula hits three-run home run for National League
Josue De Paula (Los Angeles Dodgers) shows off his power with a towering three-run home run to straightaway right field to give the National League a 3-2 lead over the American League. It is just the third home run that Noah Schultz (Chicago White Sox) has given up to a left-handed hitter this season, per the MLB Network broadcast.
‘I saw all of it, to be honest. I wasn’t expecting a slider,’ De Paula told MLB Network in the fifth inning on his home run.
The National League bats are showing life for the first time on the afternoon as they’ve put their first three hitters of the fourth inning on base.
American League adds onto lead in Futures Game
The American League tacks on a run in the top of the fourth inning, as Sebastian Walcott (Texas Rangers) scores Josue Briceno (Detroit Tigers) from third on a sacrifice fly. It’s 2-0 American League in the Futures Game.
Marquis Grissom’s son comes into pitch
It’s a special day at Truist Park for the Grissom family as Marquis Grissom’s son, Marquis Grissom Jr., comes into pitch against his dad’s team in the Futures Game. Marquis Grissom Sr. is the manager of the American League team in the Futures Game, while Marquis Grissom Jr. is the Washington Nationals’ No. 21-ranked prospect.
‘I am. All I think about is the work this kid has put in over the last 10 years to be a pitcher,’ Marquis Grissom Sr. said on the MLB Network broadcast of seeing his son pitch against him in the Futures Game.
American League leads National League through three innings
After three innings at Truist Park, it is the American League out on top 1-0 over the National League in the 2025 MLB Futures League Game.
The National League has knocked on the door in each inning but hasn’t been able to bring a runner home. Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford threw out Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin out at second on a stolen base attempt in the third inning, killing any chance for the National League to tie the game in the inning.
American League takes lead in Futures Game
The American League is the first to strike in the Futures Game, as Chicago White Sox outfielder prospect Braden Montgomery brings New York Yankees’ second base prospect George Lombard Jr. home from third on an RBI groundout to first.
Right before Montgomery’s RBI, Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark showed off his blazing speed up the line as he beat out an infield single in 4.03 seconds. Sheesh. It’s 1-0 American League going into the bottom of the third.
Mariners’ switch-pitching prospect enters Futures Game
It’s not every day you get to see a switch pitcher on the mound. It’s why Seattle Mariners’ pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje coming into pitch in the bottom of the second inning is a treat.
Cijntje retires his first hitter, Jesus Made, from the right side before getting his second hitter, Josue DePaula, out from the left side of the bump.
In an interview with MLB Network after his outing, Cijntje credited his ability to throw from both sides of the mound to his dad, Mechangelo Cijntje.
‘It goes all the way back to my dad and trying to be like him,’ Jurrangelo Cijntje said. ‘I wanted to be a catcher just like him, but it didn’t work out so I’m a pitcher now. He helped me a lot to throw from the right side since I’m natural left-handed. … (Went out) in the backyard and one time just grabbed a ball. Would throw the ball into the tire and the rest is history.’
Here’s a look at Cijntje pitching from both sides of the mound:
Jonah Tong throws 1-2-3 second inning
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong makes a strong impression at the Future Games with a 1-2-3 top of the second inning.
Tong, the Mets’ No. 2-ranked prospect who has received comps to Tim Lincecum with his delivery and pitching arsenal by MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo, threw a disgusting 77 mph curveball to get Seattle Mariners’ catching prospect Harry Ford chasing for the first out. Ford had no chance at making contact on that pitch from Tong, who beautifully executed that breaking ball.
JJ Wetherholt starts game for National League with double
The first hit of the afternoon goes to the National League, as St. Louis Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt laces a lead-off double off the wall in left-center field.
JR Ritchie throws scoreless opening frame in Futures Game
After falling behind 3-1 in the count to Jhostynxon Garcia, JR Ritchie battles back and wins it by getting Garcia to chase a slider away for the third out of the inning. Nice job by the Braves’ No. 6-ranked prospect to get himself out of the jam in the top of the first.
The American League strands Max Clark at third in the inning, as they weren’t able to bring home the Tigers’ No. 2-ranked prospect after he worked a lead-off walk.
MLB Futures Game underway
The 2025 MLB Futures Game is underway at Truist Park in Atlanta as Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie misses outside on a 3-2 pitch to put Detroit Tigers’ outfield prospect Max Clark on base with a lead-off walk.
Pregame
Charlie Condon makes return home in Futures Game
With All-Star Game week in Atlanta this year, it’s a homecoming for the Colorado Rockies’ No. 1-ranked prospect Charlie Condon, who grew up in the Atlanta area and attended Georgia.
Hitting .301 this season in the minors, Condon, MLB Pipeline’s No. 23-ranked prospect, is widely considered the future of the Rockies program by minor league analysts. He was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Rockies and was recently called up to Double-A Hartford on July 1.
White Sox’s Braden Montgomery starting for American League in Futures Game
This time last year, Braden Montgomery was one of the more highly touted and sought-after prospects in the 2024 MLB Draft. A year later, the now-Chicago White Sox’s prospect is starting in the MLB Futures Game for the American League team.
Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin taking swings at Futures Game
Pittsburgh Pirates No. 2 prospect Konnor Griffin is taking some pregame swings in the cage during batting practice at the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Griffin, who was drafted No. 9 overall in 2024 out of Jackson Prep High School, is starting at shortstop for the National League.
Griffin is hitting .302 this season for High-A Greensboro with 29 hits, 17 RBIs and four home runs.
American League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game
Getting the start on the mound for the American League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Cleveland Guardians left-handed prospect Parker Messick.
Fresh off being named the Pitcher of the Week in the minor leagues, Messick is 4-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 75 innings pitched this season for Triple-A Columbus. In his most recent start on July 5, the former Florida State product threw seven scoreless innings vs. Toledo while striking out nine hitters.
National League starting pitcher for 2025 MLB Futures Game
Getting the start on the mound for the National League team in the 2025 MLB Futures Game will be Atlanta Braves right-handed prospect JR Ritchie.
What time is MLB Futures Game?
The 26th edition of the Futures Game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12.
Where to watch 2025 Futures Game: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: MLB Network
Streaming: MLB.tv, MLB.com and MLB App
MLB Network will air the 2025 MLB Futures Game. Streaming options include MLB.tv, MLB.com and the MLB App.
Futures Game starting lineups
All-Star Futures Game roster 2025
MLB Futures Game American League roster
Pitchers
Jurrangelo Cijntje, (SEA)
Keagan Gillies (BAL)
Brody Hopkins (TB)
Gage Jump (ATH)
George Klassen (LAA)
Parker Messick (CLE)
Frank Mozzicato (KC)
Alimber Santa (HOU)
Noah Schultz (CWS)
Trey Yesavage (TOR)
Catchers
Josue Briceño (DET)
Harry Ford (SEA)
Carter Jensen (KC)
Infielders
Kaelen Culpepper (MIN)
CJ Kayfus (CLE)
George Lombard Jr. (NYY)
Brice Matthews (HOU)
Kevin McGonigle (DET)
Sebastian Walcott (TEX)
Tommy White (ATH)
Outfielders
Enrique Bradfield Jr. (BAL)
Max Clark (DET)
Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS)
Lazaro Montes (SEA)
Braden Montgomery (CWS)
MLB Futures Game National League roster
Pitchers
Alex Clemmey (WSH)
Marquis Grissom Jr. (WSH)
Hayden Harris (ATL)
Trent Harris (SF)
Welinton Herrera (COL)
JR Ritchie (ATL)
Jonah Tong (NYM)
Carson Whisenhunt (SF)
Thomas White (MIA)
Catchers
Alfredo Duno (CIN)
Joe Mack (MIA)
Eduardo Tait (PHI)
Infielders
Charlie Condon (COL)
Leo De Vries (SD)
Konnor Griffin (PIT)
LuJames Groover (AZ)
Jesús Made (MIL)
Sal Stewart (CIN)
Esmerlyn Valdez (PIT)
JJ Wetherholt (STL)
Outfielders
Carson Benge (NYM)
Owen Caissie (CHC)
Slade Caldwell (AZ)
Josue De Paula (LAD)
Zyhir Hope (LAD)
2025 Futures Game managers and coaches
The coaching staffs for this year’s game in Atlanta feature plenty of Braves legends including Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Fred McGriff, as well former stars including Dale Murphy, Andruw Jones and Mick Markakis.
American League
Marquis Grissom, Manager
Jerry Manuel, Bench Coach
Fred McGriff, Hitting Coach
Marvin Freeman, Pitching Coach
Dale Murphy, 1B Coach
Brian Hunter, 3B Coach
Johnny Estrada, Bullpen Coach
Ryan Klesko, Coach
Jeff Paxson, Athletic Trainer
Jake Beiting, Strength & Conditioning Coach
National League
Chipper Jones, Manager
Mark DeRosa, Bench Coach
Andruw Jones, Hitting Coach
Tim Hudson, Pitching Coach
Tyler Flowers, 1B Coach
Kanekoa Texeira, 3B Coach
Peter Moylan, Bullpen Coach
Nick Markakis, Coach
Eric Hrycko, Athletic Trainer
Jordan Sidwell, Strength & Conditioning Coach
MLB Futures Game MVP: Larry Doby Award winners
1999: Alfonso Soriano, Yankees
2000: Sean Burroughs, Padres
2001: Toby Hall, Devil Rays
2003: Jose Reyes, Mets
2004: Grady Sizemore, Cleveland
2005: Justin Huber, Royals
2006: Billy Butler, Royals
2007: Chin-lung Hu, Dodgers
2008: Che-hsuan Lin, Red Sox
2009: Rene Tosoni, Twins
2010: Hank Conger, Angels
2011: Grant Green, Athletics
2012: Nick Castellanos, Tigers
2013: Matt Davidson, Diamondbacks
2014: Joey Gallo, Rangers
2015: Kyle Schwarber, Cubs
2016: Yoan Moncada, Red Sox
2017: Brent Honeywell, Rays
2018: Taylor Trammell, Reds
2019: Sam Huff, Rangers
2020: (not held, COVID)
2021: Brennen Davis, Cubs
2022: Shea Langeliers, Athletics
2023: Nasim Nuñez, Marlins
2024: Cam Collier, Reds