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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2024
How have recent MLB No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates called up the top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, starting pitcher Paul Skenes, who will make his first major league start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. 

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2022
Watch: Mark Appel makes scoreless MLB debut for Phillies

Watch: 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel makes scoreless MLB debut for Phillies

Nine years after being selected No. 1 overall, Mark Appel finally made his major league debut Wednesday night for the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Phillies place RHP Zach Eflin on 15-day IL with bruised knee
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The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2022
2013 No. 1 pick Mark Appel to make MLB debut

Mark Appel to make MLB debut with Phillies nine years after getting drafted No. 1

Mark Appel was called up by the Phillies, setting the stage for the No. 1 pick in the 2013 MLB Draft to finally make his major league debut.

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

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