The Mets put up a pair of crooked innings to earn the series win against the Mariners at the Little League Classic.

After Francisco Lindor couldn't make a catch on a line drive in the fourth inning of the Mets' win over the Mariners, he blamed his parents.

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

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The New York Mets suffered a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Thursday, extending their slump in dramatic fashion. Once the hottest team in the National League, the Mets have now dropped nine of their last 10 games—a skid that has erased their once-comfortable advantage in the standings.

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

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

Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App 92.3 HD2 On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan and Lance Brozdowski discuss whether the Brewers’ hot streak is actually sustainable, the Yankees and their continued struggles,