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Associated Press:
Pujols Homers, Heaney Deals in Angels' 2-1 Win Over Yankees  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Andrew Heaney pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Albert Pujols and Erick Aybar hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
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Yahoo Sports:
Angels official on relationship between Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto: ‘Looks irreparable’  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. - So, Arte Moreno may or may not be back to picking sides: top step or windowed office, conventional wisdom or tiny little numbers, my way or highway.  —  Mike Scioscia or Jerry Dipoto.
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto out as GM, sources say; Angels have not confirmed
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
Discussion: USA Today and NBCSports.com
New York Daily News:
Terry Collins steams as Mets' offensive struggles appear to have no end in sight  —  Once volcano-like, ready to blow after any tough loss, Terry Collins has been TV-savvy during his years as Mets manager, aware the camera is always on after the game.  So when he uses profanity in the interview room …
Discussion: Metsblog
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Kriste Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets get Daniel Murphy back, but it makes no difference for offense in 1-0 loss to Cubs
Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Mets muster just three hits in 1-0 loss to Cubs
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Smoak Hits 2 Homers, Jays Rout Red Sox 11-2 on Canada Day  —  TORONTO — Justin Smoak homered from both sides of the plate, Mark Buehrle won his fourth straight decision and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 11-2 on Wednesday, ending Boston's winning streak at three.
Yahoo Sports:
Book: Disdain for Yasiel Puig by Dodgers teammates no longer a secret  —  Inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse, the contempt some teammates hold for outfielder Yasiel Puig is no longer a secret limited to whispers.  They discuss it openly, resigned to the fact that the Dodgers don't plan …
Nick Groke / Denver Post:
Rumors and reports, especially out of New York, continue to swirl around Tulowitzki  —  The Denver Post  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Rockies on Tuesday promoted the player they hope will one day replace Troy Tulowitzki — even if they're not ready to push their all-star shortstop out the door.
Associated Press:
Walker's RBI Double in 14th Lifts Pirates Over Tiger 5-4  —  DETROIT — Neil Walker's RBI double in the 14th inning gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in a game that ended early Wednesday morning.  —  The Pirates took the lead in that inning despite a massive baserunning mistake.
Associated Press:
Grandal's 4 RBIs Lift Dodgers to 6-4 Win Over D-Backs in 10  —  PHOENIX — Yasmani Grandal homered early and hit a two-run double in the 10th inning to finish with four RBIs, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
M's Rookie Montgomery 1-Hits Padres for 2nd Straight Shutout  —  SAN DIEGO — Rookie left-hander Mike Montgomery took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and finished with a one-hitter for his second straight shutout as the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 Tuesday night.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
De La Rosa Pitches Rockies to 2-1 Win Over Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven strong innings to carry the Colorado Rockies past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 Tuesday night for their first interleague win of the season.  —  Charlie Blackmon singled to break a scoreless tie in the fifth.
Discussion: Purple Row
Associated Press:
Keuchel Dominates Again to Help Astros Shut Out Royals 4-0  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel allowed seven hits in eight innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.  —  The performance comes after Keuchel (10-3) threw a six-hit shutout in a win …
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago:
Chris Sale ties Martinez record; White Sox win in 11  —  ST. LOUIS — Chris Sale is the shining light in this White Sox season of gloom.  —  The three-time All-Star left-hander on Tuesday joined Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez as the only pitchers in major-league history to strike out 10 …
 
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