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Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to learn the Little League World Series had a team this summer that represented his Venezuelan hometown. The New York Mets manager struck up a conversation with some kids from Barquisimeto on his trip to the stadium where the traditional youth tournament is held -- only to find the ballplayers a bit distracted by the big leaguers around them.

Mark Vientos hit a three-run homer to the delight of hundreds of cheering 12-year-olds and sent the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.

The 28-year-old Seattle Mariners star, who is currently on a Triple-A assignment while rehabbing a shoulder injury, hurled his bat in the direction of Las Vegas Aviators pitcher Joey Estes after he was hit by the ball, according to MLB.com.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is wearing some special catching gear for the Little League Classic in Pennsylvania.

Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.

With one week until the Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Seattle Mariners are reportedly going to be aggressive in looking for organizational improvements. The team could stand to get ...

Alvarez stayed in the game after his double in the seventh inning. He did not come out to catch in the eighth inning of the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Mariners in the MLB Little League Classic. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez would return to New York for an MRI.