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.

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 …

Mets, Padres Stalled In Justin Upton Trade Talks  —  The Mets and Padres have discussed a possible Justin Upton trade, but talks have since stalled, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman writes.  The Padres asked for one or two top prospects in return, and declined to pay any of the approximately $6MM remaining on Upton's contract.

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.

Michael Conforto can't help Mets in 7-2 loss to Dodgers  —  DODGERS 7, METS 2  —  Both the Mets' dependable pitching staff and their reinforced lineup let them down on a night that began with the promotion of prized outfield prospect Michael Conforto.  —  Jonathon Niese lasted just three innings …

Reggie Jackson has heated exchange with autograph seeker  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — New York Yankees Hall of Fame slugger Reggie Jackson got into a heated exchange with an autograph seeker Friday night, but vehemently denied Saturday that it turned into a physical altercation.