Jonathon Niese pitches 3 innings, watches on FaceTime as son is born  —  8h - MLB JONATHON NIESE LOGAN VERRETT NEW YORK METS LOS ANGELES DODGERS + more  —  Yasiel Puig and Jimmy Rollins homer in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Mets.

Mets balk at asking price for Justin Upton, still searching for offense  —  The Mets and Padres are currently at an impasse in talks involving star San Diego outfielder Justin Upton after the Padres asked for at least one high-end prospect back, and possibly two.

Reggie Jackson appears to have heated, physical confrontation with fan at Cooperstown restaurant; Yankee legend denies shoving autograph seeker  —  COOPERSTOWN - In what should have been the safe haven of the Hall of Fame induction weekend, Reggie Jackson managed to find trouble Friday night …

Sources: Mets have discussed Zack Wheeler in trade talks  —  In their search for a bat to improve this year's playoff chances, the Mets have discussed a surprising player with multiple clubs: Zack Wheeler.  —  Multiple major league sources told me and the News' Kristie Ackert that the Mets …

Rangers back in trade mix for Phillies pitcher Hamels  —  Phillies ace Cole Hamels is owed $76 million plus the prorated amount of his 2015 contract through 2018.  Michael Perez AP  —  jwilson@star-telegram.com  —  ANAHEIM, CALIF.  —  Maybe, as general manager Jon Daniels said …

Amid growing speculation, Dodgers reassure Puig he won't be traded  —  Dodgers star outfielder Yasiel Puig has been assured by Dodgers higher-ups he will not be dealt this trading season, sources close to the team said.  —  Puig, the mercurial and occasionally controversial talent …

Hernandez Wins 12th as Mariners Knock Off Blue Jays 5-2  —  SEATTLE — Felix Hernandez pitched seven strong innings to pick up his 12th win of the season, Mark Trumbo gave Seattle the lead with a two-run homer and the Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.

Bogaerts delivers Red Sox past Tigers to snap 8-game skid (Yahoo Sports)  —  Xander Bogaerts' single up the middle off Blaine Hardy in the 11th inning drove home the winning run, and the Boston Red Sox snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

Grichuk, Cooney Lead Cardinals Over Braves 4-2  —  ST. LOUIS — Randal Grichuk homered and rookie Tim Cooney threw seven solid innings to earn his first major league win, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Latest On Mets Corner Outfield Situation  —  The Mets were pushing to deal for Brewers outfielder Gerardo Parra up until last night, Marc Carig of Newsday reports on Twitter, building upon a prior report from Andy Martino of the New York Daily News (via Twitter).