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.

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.

Athletes get asked to sign a lot of items, but Mariners star Cal Raleigh may have signed one of the more strange things on Sunday in Williamsport.

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.

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.

Gamba, 17, was on the KidsCast broadcast for the Little League Classic for the second consecutive year after calling last August’s game between the Yankees and the Tigers. Brunetti, 17, from Stewart Manor, earned his first taste of Williamsport. It has been unforgettable.

The annual showcase provided another generation of Little League teams and thousands in attendance a collection of new, vivid memories that will sustain for a lifetime.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mariners as Seattle Mariners Outfielder Avoids Scary Situation at Little League Classic. Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez avoided a potentially serious situation on Sunday at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Penn.