{
  "id": 6844525,
  "title": "Josue De Paula makes MLB debut as Dodgers beat Marlins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/josue-de-paula-makes-mlb-debut-as-dodgers-beat-marlins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:34:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/josue-paula-makes-mlb-debut-023456609.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida, the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park. The Dodgers marked their 90th victory of the season, maintaining an 11-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the NL West. Rookie designated hitter Josue De Paula made his Major League Baseball debut that night. De Paula, 21, went 0-for-3 with a walk, but his approach demonstrated the skills that have earned him high praise. Working deep counts, resisting pitches outside the zone, and displaying aggressive patience, De Paula exhibited the kind of maturity typically seen in veterans. The Dodgers' victory was anchored by a dominant performance from starting pitcher Blake Snell, who struck out eight over 5½ innings. Later in the game, Kyle Tucker delivered a crucial grand slam, extending the Dodgers' lead to 6-1. Despite the modest numbers in his first major league at-bat, De Paula's effort and thoughtfulness marked a positive start to his professional career.",
  "summary": "MIAMI — Josue De Paula’s major league debut was never going to be judged by the box score alone.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Miami Marlins 6-1 on September 11, 2026",
    "21-year-old rookie Josue De Paula made MLB debut as DH",
    "De Paula's debut showcased maturity of veteran player"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' call-up of Josue De Paula signals their confidence in his readiness for the majors, where his mature approach at the plate may soon make him a regular contributor.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kyle Tucker’s grand slam helps Dodgers beat Marlins 6-2 for 8th straight win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/kyle-tuckers-grand-slam-helps-dodgers-beat-marlins-6-2-for-8th",
        "published": "2026-09-12T02:11:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Is Kyle Tucker back? The Dodgers RF finds his firepower against the Marlins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/is-kyle-tucker-back-the-dodgers-rf-finds-his-firepower-against-the",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:01:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}