What happened: Twelve years after a shared run in the Little League World Series, Scott Bandura drew support this week from a former youth teammate as he began his major league career. That supporter now plays in another pro league, while Bandura made his MLB debut earlier this week.

Why it matters: The moment ties Bandura's first days in the majors to a baseball relationship that predates pro ball by more than a decade. It also arrives just after he recorded his first MLB hit, adding an off-field marker to a busy opening week.

What to watch: Watch how often Bandura is used after his debut week and whether more first-career milestones follow in this initial MLB stint.