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Mariners Rookie Infielder Makes Incredible First Impression
Mariners Rookie Infielder Makes Incredible First Impression originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When it came to needing a pick-me-up, the Seattle Mariners reached down to their minor leagues and called up Cole Young. The young, talented infielder made an immediate impression. Advertisement He had the game-winning base hit as Seattle went 11 innings to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Saturday. Yet Young was the headline story for the Mariners. Do you know he became the first Mariners player to achieve a game-winning moment like this one? It's true. reported that Young became the first player in Mariners franchise history to have a walk-off plate appearance in his first career game. Let's go a little deeper here. The Elias Sports Bureau reported that Young is the first player to connect on a game-winning plate appearance since 2023, when Samad Taylor — his teammate at the Mariners' Triple-A team in Tacoma, Washington, this time last week — did so for the Kansas City Royals. Mariners rookie Cole Young admits to feeling nervous early in first MLB game "The first couple innings, I was a little nervous for sure,' Young said after Saturday's big victory. 'But after the first at-bat, I realized it was the same game as Triple-A, just a lot more people here. After I got my first hit, that's when I started to feel comfortable. That last at-bat, I kind of felt like I was back in Tacoma with my approach and everything.' Advertisement Young's journey to the Major Leagues started, of course, as a young boy. But getting that phone call and being told about it? Well, Young was pulled from a Thursday night game for the Pacific Coast League squad he played for at the time. Tacoma manager John Russell informed Young that he was headed to "The Show." As it turned out, Young asked Russell to repeat himself after telling Young he was moving on up. Getting excited for the "big show" was definitely a vibe Young was feeling a lot. "I can't even describe the past 24 hours,' Young said after Saturday's game. 'It has been insane. I never thought I would be in that situation, to hit a walk-off, in my debut. That was unreal.' Advertisement Look for more big moments from Young while he's up with the Mariners. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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a day ago
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Top Royals prospect Jac Caglianone's instant reaction to MLB debut
The post Top Royals prospect Jac Caglianone's instant reaction to MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals lost three straight series entering their three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, losing crucial ground in a crowded American League Central division. They desperately need offensive reinforcements. Jac Caglianone is tasked with providing them, in 2025 but especially in the many years to come. The No. 10 prospect in baseball made his big-league debut on Wednesday, jump-starting what fans hope is a watershed era of KC baseball. Advertisement Although Caglianone went 0-for-5 in a 10-7 road win over the St. Louis Cardinals, he made hard contact throughout the night and did not strike out. The infielder/designated hitter ripped what looked to be an extra-base hit in his first MLB at-bat, but Victor Scott II made a leaping catch to deny the fellow youngster. He did not let the 0-fer affect his disposition, however. Caglianone is just grateful to be in The Show, fulfilling a lifelong dream that began in his native Tampa, Florida. 'I was just kind of reeling it all in,' the No. 6 overall selection in the 2024 MLB Draft told reporters after the game, per the Kansas City Star's Vahe Gregorian. 'I knew where my family was at, so when I'm at the on-deck circle, I'm still timing up the pitcher and everything, but {still} made sure I glanced. Everybody's standing up, got their phones out and stuff, so it was just a really cool moment.' Royals place their trust in the young power hitter Caglianone obviously knew this day was coming, but he did not even spend a full year in the farm system before receiving this grand opportunity. The former Florida Gators star hit 15 home runs across his time in Triple-A Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas in 2025. His swift call-up, which will now send him to arbitration one year sooner, elicited strong reactions around the industry. Fans and analysts will scrutinize his performance and eagerly wait for him to check off key milestones. Advertisement But the 22-year-old slugger is making sure to soak up this entire experience. He tried his best to process everything before his Royals debut, reflecting on the magnitude of the moment inside a near-empty Busch Stadium. 'My initial thought was 'wow, these places are really like fishbowls,'' Jac Caglianone said. 'The grandstands just keep going up forever it felt like. But it was nice.' It is good to know that the left-handed hitter is not taking anything for granted. He seems to have the right mindset to handle the pressure that comes with being a top prospect. KC will take help from wherever it can get it Kansas City will exercise plenty of patience in regards to Caglianone's development, but the franchise is counting on him to occupy a prominent role on this ballclub in the long run. Moreover, it is hard to find better options right now. Advertisement The Royals (32-29) have hit the fewest homers in MLB this season (36) and rank in the bottom-five in both slugging (.362) and OPS (.664). Besides 2024 AL MVP runner-up Bobby Witt Jr. and breakout third baseman Maikel Garcia, the lineup is not getting the job done. Fortunately, KC did not need its newest member to make a fantastic first impression, as the team erased a 7-2 deficit and scored eight runs across the fifth and sixth innings to earn a thrilling comeback victory. Caglianone had a front row seat for it. Perhaps on Wednesday he will be an active participant in a Royals barrage. Related: Royals' Jac Caglianone's dad has proud moment before prospect's MLB debut Related: Watch Royals' Jac Caglianone's 'Welcome to the Show' moment in MLB debut
Newsweek
a day ago
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Phillies Executive Gives Insight Into Top Prospect's Debut Timeline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies' top prospect, Andrew Painter, may be arriving in the major leagues this season, as expressed by manager Rob Thomson. "July-ish" had been the answer for some time, but the Phillies manager offered a more exact answer, indicating Painter may make his debut following this All-Star break. FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. FORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 01: Andrew Painter #76 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins on March 1, 2023 at the Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Painter underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2023 after flirting with a roster spot during spring training. Painter did not make his debut before going under the knife, but he is putting himself back into the conversation of the Phillies' rotation. Painter has only thrown 28 1/3 innings this season in the minors and is scheduled to extend into the sixth inning for the first time during his start on Wednesday. While Thomson expressed his expected arrival of the Phillies' top prospect, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the situation is evolving. Dombrowski went on the New York Post podcast "The Show", expressing that the pitching staff is performing well and that "by no means is it guaranteed he's coming up to the major leagues in July." Dombrowski has been around the game for a long time and knows that he cannot rely on set timelines when returning from injuries or calling players up. If Painter is needed after the All-Star break, then he will likely be with the team and make his debut. If he is not needed -- or suffers any setbacks -- he likely will spend more time with Lehigh Valley before making the trip to Philadelphia. Painter has been the highest-touted pitching prospect for the Phillies in a long time, and the anticipation for his arrival will continue to grow as the season continues. More MLB: Dodgers Reportedly Add Former Reds All-Star Closer To Injured Relief Corps
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2 days ago
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Carlos Rodon gets 100% real on 1st year slump with Yankees
The post Carlos Rodon gets 100% real on 1st year slump with Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints. As the New York Yankees have helped star Carlos Rodon in terms of the rotation, he's been having a productive season compared to his first year with the team. While the Yankees have been in immense rumors with the trade deadline ahead, Rodon looks to be a crucial piece for the team down the line as he reminisced about the start of his stint with his new team. Advertisement Rodon was on 'The Show' with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, where he would be asked about his first season with New York, where in 2023 he had a 6.85 ERA, the highest of his career with at least 12 starts, along with 64 strikeouts and a 3-8 record. He would say how it was 'rough,' though it was made better with the birth of his son, Silo. 'That first year was rough, and we just had Silo, which was a blessing,' Rodon said. 'So I think he kind of made it a little easier on us than, for me at least. To come home and then not have to think about baseball and think about being a dad, which was nice. So reflecting on that, it was rough, long drives home, a lot of time in my head thinking about, you know, what's wrong? Why can't I make this better?' Yankees' Carlos Rodon speaks on how he evolved Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images As Rodon has had his fair share of ugly starts with the Yankees, there's no denying the exceptional season he's having thus far, as he has a 2.60 ERA with 90 strikeouts and a 7-3 record. Still, he looks back at that first season as an opportunity to 'evolve.' Advertisement 'I wish I was better at the time, but I wasn't,' Rodon said. 'And like I said, I think it was just part of to get me to where I am at this point. I had to evolve, and you know if it was easy, I think in this moment, I'd still be throwing fastball, slider 50/50. So you wouldn't have these extra pitches and being able to change the usage and become a more complete pitcher.' New York starts a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
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2 days ago
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How Carlos Rodon got back up after getting knocked down early in Yankees tenure
Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon joined Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman this week on The Show. Watch now:
