Overview

• At the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, the Mets beat the Mariners 7–3 as Soto obliged kids chanting for his signature “Soto Shuffle.”
• A widely shared clip showed Canada’s Misha Lee calling Soto “kind of overrated” and saying he preferred an autograph from Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.
• Soto’s 2025 production stands at 30 home runs, 20 stolen bases and an MLB‑leading 96 walks, with multiple free passes and a late steal in the Williamsport game.
• New York is 66–58, sits second in the NL East, and remains in a tight National League Wild Card race against several contenders.
• Coverage noted ongoing scrutiny of the $765 million outfielder, including a reported exchange with a heckler, even as analysts describe him as the Mets’ offensive anchor.