MLB Futures Game 2013: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Schedule and More

While the MLB All-Star Game showcases the world's best baseball players of today, the Futures Game provides a glimpse at tomorrow's stars. Many of today's superstars played in the Futures Game, and there is no doubt that some future All-Stars will be on the field come Sunday.

Team USA and Team World will be stocked with the hottest minor league prospects that baseball has to offer, and they will clash in what promises to be a competitive game. These players know that their parent clubs will be watching intently, so they view the Futures Game as an opportunity to show that they are ready for the majors.

Here is everything you need to know about when and how to watch the Futures Game on Sunday afternoon as it sets the stage for the All-Star Game later in the week.

Where: Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y.

When: Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN2

Live Stream: MLB.com

Rosters

United States

Player	Position	MiLB Team
Jesse Biddle	LHP	Reading (Double-A)
Archie Bradley	RHP	Mobile (Double-A)
Eddie Butler	RHP	Modesto (Advanced A)
Kyle Crick	RHP	San Jose (Advanced A)
A.J. Cole	RHP	Potomac (Advanced A)
C.J. Riefenhauser	LHP	Durham (Triple-A)
Jimmy Nelson	RHP	Nashville (Triple-A)
Anthony Ranaudo	RHP	Portland (Double-A)
Noah Syndergaard	RHP	Binghamton (Double-A)
Taijuan Walker	RHP	Tacoma (Triple-A)
Austin Hedges	C	Lake Elsinore (Advanced A)
James McCann	C	Erie (Double-A)
C.J. Cron	INF	Arkansas (Double-A)
Delino DeShields	INF	Lancaster (Advanced A)
Matt Davidson	INF	Reno (Triple-A)
Joey Gallo	INF	Hickory (Full A)
Brad Miller	INF	Tacoma (Advanced A)
Addison Russell	INF	Stockton (Triple-A)
Kolten Wong	INF	Memphis (Triple-A)
Christian Walker	INF	Frederick (Advanced A)
Byron Buxton	OF	Fort Myers (Advanced A)
Billy Hamilton	OF	Louisville (Triple-A)
Joc Pederson	OF	Chattanooga (Double-A)
George Springer	OF	Corpus Christi (Double-A)
Christian Yelich	OF	Jacksonville (Double-A)

World

Player	Position	MiLB Team
Miguel Almonte	RHP	Lexington (Full A)
Carlos Contreras	RHP	Bakersfield (Advanced A)
Rafael De Paula	RHP	Tampa (Advanced A)
C.C. Lee	RHP	Columbus (Triple-A)
Rafael Montero	RHP	Las Vegas (Triple-A)
Andre Rienzo	RHP	Charlotte (Triple-A)
Eduardo Rodriguez	LHP	Frederick (Advanced A)
Enny Romero	LHP	Montgomery (Double-A)
Yordano Ventura	RHP	Omaha (Triple-A)
Michael Ynoa	RHP	Beloit (Full A)
Jorge Alfaro	C	Hickory (Full A)
Christian Bethancourt	C	Mississippi (Double-A)
A.J. Jimenez	C	New Hampshire (Double-A)
Arismendy Alcantara	INF	Tennessee (Double-A)
Xander Bogaerts	INF	Pawtucket (Triple-A)
Maikel Franco	INF	Reading (Double-A)
Dilson Herrera	INF	West Virginia (Full A)
Jordan Lennerton	INF	Toledo (Triple-A)
Francisco Lindor	INF	Carolina (Advanced A)
Miguel Sano	INF	New Britain (Double-A)
Yeison Asencio	OF	San Antonio (Double-A)
Gregory Polanco	OF	Altoona (Double-A)
Jorge Soler	OF	Dayton (Advanced A)
Jesus Galindo	OF	Augusta (Full A)
Henry Urrutia	OF	Bowie (Double-A)

Top Players to Watch

Byron Buxton

As the No. 2 overall selection in last year's MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins, outfielder Byron Buxton entered the professional game with plenty of expectations on his shoulders. But living up to those expectations hasn't been an issue this far, as Buxton is tearing up the minor leagues. Across two different levels this season, he is hitting .333 with nine home runs, 63 RBI and 35 stolen bases.

Buxton was hailed as a five-tool player entering the draft, and he has proven that to be the case. While the odds of a September call-up probably aren't great since he is just 19 years of age and hasn't played above A ball yet, the fact that it is even being discussed means that he's doing something truly special.

It's entirely possible that Buxton is the best prospect in baseball right now, so there will be plenty of eyes on him during Sunday's game. Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado actually played in the Futures Game last year and received a call-up, so perhaps Buxton will do something similar and show that he is simply too good to remain in the minors.

Taijuan Walker

The Seattle Mariners are in the midst of another tough season, but there may soon be help on the way. Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker has been dominant this year, and he could potentially join Felix Hernandez in the Mariner rotation in the near future. He doesn't have much developing left to do, as he's already in Triple-A and is rated as the No. 4 prospect by MLB.com.

Walker was nearly unhittable in Double-A, so he was reassigned to Triple-A Tacoma recently. He has somehow been even better since moving up, boasting a 0.56 ERA in three starts. Overall, Walker is just 6-7 this season, but he has a 2.16 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP and has struck out 112 batters in 100 innings. He has nasty stuff, and he'll show it off in the Futures Game.

It seems like a couple pitchers get called up and take the majors by storm every season, and Walker has the ability to be that guy this year. He has already filled out at 6'4" and 210 lbs, so his durability isn't a concern either. Walker is MLB-ready, and it's simply a matter of when, not if, Seattle calls him up.

Xander Bogaerts

Team World will be anchored by a very accomplished youngster on Sunday, as Dutch shortstop Xander Bogaerts will be introduced to the national audience. Bogaerts played a big role for Team Netherlands in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, and he has clearly gained momentum from it. The Boston Red Sox prospect may very well be the best up-and-coming shortstop in the game.

Bogaerts has played at both the Double-A and Triple-A level, hitting a combined .294 with 13 home runs and 54 RBI. His defense is still a work in progress, but the Red Sox have tried him at third base as well, which could increase the chances of him getting called up by Boston at some point this season.

There haven't really been many Dutch stars in the sport of baseball, but Bogaerts has an opportunity to put Netherlands on the map as a great baseball country. That starts with the Futures Game, with Bogaerts carrying the flag for his country.

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