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

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.

The Mets used small ball to build an early lead before turning the power on in the 5th inning. Mark Vientos had four RBI (including a three-run round-tripper during that four-run fifth) and Clay

Carlos Mendoza, the Mets manager, was excited to see a Little League World Series team from his Venezuelan hometown.

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there's a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain and help the team in the final weeks of the regular season.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez exited Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic in Williamsport with a right thumb injury. Alvarez will return to New York and undergo an MRI on Monday’s day off.

It’s times like these when all eyes shift to the person who is supposed to lead the turnaround and put everyone at ease.