The Seattle Mariners have arrived in Williamsport.
The Mariners face the New York Mets on Sunday night in the eighth annual Little League Classic, which takes place in conjunction with the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. The game will be played at Historic Bowman Field in front of an intimate crowd comprised mostly of Little Leaguers and their families.
Cal Raleigh’s chest protector for Little League Classic is a must-see
But the game is only part of the daylong experience, which offers young ballplayers a rare opportunity to interact with major league stars.
And so far, it’s certainly delivered.
From Cal Raleigh autographing a toilet seat to Julio Rodríguez taking part in the iconic cardboard hill slide, here are some of the best sights and scenes from the Mariners’ experience in Williamsport.
We’ll update this post throughout the day as more moments occur.
• Raleigh, the MLB home run leader who is affectionately known as “Big Dumper,” autographs a toilet seat.
The autograph of all autographs 😂 pic.twitter.com/rI55ewU3tm
— MLB (@MLB) August 17, 2025
• Mariners players partake in the time-honored tradition of sliding on cardboard sheets down the hill overlooking Lamade Stadium. Rodríguez is in the bottom-right video of this post.
You know we had to slide down the iconic hill at the #LLWS!#LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/ZTzQ4ZBbeC
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
• Rodríguez takes a selfie photo with a mob of Little Leaguers as they chant his name.
.@JRODshow44 is a crowd favorite 😂#LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/C9YoQgpvne
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
• A Little League team strikes Randy Arozarena’s signature pose in front of the All-Star outfielder.
Love to see it 💙 #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/TZHjbDifrb
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
• Several Mariners took part in Team Mexico’s pregame introductions, giving players fist-bumps as they were announced.
🇲🇽 Reppin’ Team Mexico 🇲🇽#LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/YwV5us3I6v
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
• And below are some more shots from the day.
Talking shop ⚾️#LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/ThwFgYacDs
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
Arozarena selfie with team from Mexico pic.twitter.com/9TJKD9ZOIZ
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 17, 2025
We’re already having a blast! #LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/NxKKfJdg6X
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
Juliooooooo! pic.twitter.com/PBND14Kv5c
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 17, 2025
Dumpermania pic.twitter.com/c0YPpjd4CK
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 17, 2025
Mariners meeting the kids! pic.twitter.com/gG407BC2in
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 17, 2025
Squad’s here!
#LittleLeagueClassic | #PlayersWeekend pic.twitter.com/hEfsRVfSIT— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 17, 2025
Little League Classic! Let’s go! pic.twitter.com/ru1Vv5JdSR
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) August 17, 2025
The Little League Classic begins at 4:10 p.m. and will be televised nationally as part of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast. You can hear the radio broadcast of the game on 710 AM Seattle Sports and the Seattle Sports app, beginning with the pregame show at 3 p.m.
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