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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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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto out as GM, sources say; Angels have not confirmed — Jayson Stark reacts to the report that Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto is no longer with the team.
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Angels official on relationship between Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto: ‘Looks irreparable’
Angels official on relationship between Mike Scioscia and Jerry Dipoto: ‘Looks irreparable’
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto ‘definitely out,’ source says; Angels have not confirmed
Jerry Dipoto ‘definitely out,’ source says; Angels have not confirmed
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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
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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 …
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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
Mets get Daniel Murphy back, but it makes no difference for offense in 1-0 loss to Cubs
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Mets muster just three hits in 1-0 loss to Cubs
Mets muster just three hits in 1-0 loss to Cubs
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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.
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
How Red Sox teamed up to help Eduardo Rodriguez not tip his pitches — Eduardo Rodriguez felt like he made strides Tuesday night in not tipping his pitches. (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) — TORONTO — The education of Eduardo Rodriguez is in full force.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Twins To Promote Miguel Sano — The Twins will promote top prospect Miguel Sano prior to tomorrow's contest, an industry source tells MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (Twitter link). It would seem, then, that Sano will be recalled to replace DH Kennys Vargas, who was optioned to Double-A Chattanooga earlier today.
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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 …
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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