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.

During the Little League World Series, one youngster didn't think too much of New York Mets catcher Juan Soto.

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.

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.

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.

The Mets were greeted at the airport in Williamsport on Sunday by plenty of enthusiastic young fans and connected with teams from all over the world.