Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to learn the Little League World Series had a team this summer that represented his Venezuelan hometown. The 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.

Angelo Magliocca, who is up 123.5 units over the last three MLB seasons, gives his best same-game parlay for Mariners vs. Mets in the Little League Classic on Sunday Night Baseball

Our favorite MLB player props for Mariners vs. Mets on Sunday Night Baseball, feature Juan Soto, Cal Raleigh, and Clay Holmes.

The Seattle Mariners face the New York Mets in the finale of a 3-game set Sunday in the Little League Classic at Journey Bank Ballpark.

The New York Mets should be excited about what starting pitcher Nolan McLean can bring to the table as the season winds down.

If Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza, Steve Cohen Should Make MLB’s Boldest Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets’ summer struggles are officially turning into a full-blown collapse, and owner Steve Cohen is rapidly facing a Carlos Mendoza-sized problem.

Facing highly touted Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean, the Mariners continued a frustrating stretch of missing offense on the East Coast in a 3-1 loss.

Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on Twitter at @RowanKavner.