Baseball is a kid's game. During the day today, big leaguers from the Mariners and Mets will enjoy watching kids play in Little League World Series games in Williamsport, Pa. That evening, those kids

The eyes of the baseball world will be on Williamsport, Pennsylvania Sunday, not only because the best from the world of Little League will take the diamond in Lamade and Veteran's Stadiums, but because MLB presents its annual Little League Classic in prime time.

The Little League Classic between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners took place on Sunday night. Since the foundation of the game eight years ago, it has become a cornerstone of the MLB schedule. Commissioner Rob Manfred was there, and he spoke with ESPN about potential MLB realignment and expansion that could be on the horizon.

The 2025 Little League World Series is in full swing and on Monday, Aug. 18, there are four more games set to take place in Williamsport, Pa., all featuring squads that are undefeated so far.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets Pitcher Hit Randy Arozarena in the Head on First Pitch of Little League Classic. The Little League Classic is meant to be a wholesome event, but Sunday's clash between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners got off to quite the opposite start.

During Sunday's Little League World Series action, Canada defeated Australia, 12-0. And during an ESPN interview ahead of the evening's Little League Classic, Australia's Issei Hamano was asked which player he was hoping to meet. He said Juan Soto.

Ahead of tonight’s Little League Classic in Williamsport between the Mets and Mariners, several players from each team renewed a ritual that has become a staple of this event.

World Series champion Jon Gray was placed on the injured list by the Rangers after being diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Rays signed notable Shadow Met Cooper Hummel to a minor-league deal, becoming his fourth organization of the year. Happy birthday to three iconic Mets: Justin Wilson, Terry Blocker, and Pat Misch.