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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Offense inept again as Mets fall to Cubs, 2-0, in 11 innings — The Mets failed to score for the second straight game as they were shut out by the Cubs, 2-0, in 11 innings on Wednesday night at Citi Field. — A few batters after the Mets failed to convert a double play in the top of the 11th …
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Roger Rubin / New York Daily News:
The Mets offense continues to be bad in 2-0 loss to Cubs in extra innings — CUBS 2, METS 0 (11 INNINGS) — The lack of run production has been a curse over the Mets for two weeks now, and Wednesday night, things started to smack of real desperation. Locked in the eighth inning …
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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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Vince Lara-Cinisomo / Baseball America:
Dipoto Resigns As Angels General Manager — Jerry Dipoto has resigned as general manager of the Angels, he confirmed to BA correspondent Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. — There was no immediate word on a replacement for Dipoto, who spent three and a half years in Orange County.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto out as GM, sources say; Angels have not confirmed
Jerry Dipoto out as GM, sources say; Angels have not confirmed
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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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Associated Press:
Marlins' Jose Fernandez Returns Following 13-Month Layoff — MIAMI — Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez says his long layoff was a life lesson, even if it was lousy for his career. — Now he's back, saying he's a better person for having made the taxing, tedious recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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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.
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
How Red Sox teamed up to help Eduardo Rodriguez not tip his pitches
How Red Sox teamed up to help Eduardo Rodriguez not tip his pitches
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Associated Press:
Rookie Wisler, Braves End Drought Against Nationals, 4-1 — ATLANTA — A.J. Pierzynski and Juan Uribe hit back-to-back homers in a four-run fourth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday night to end a streak of nine straight losses in the season series.
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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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Associated Press:
Indians' Carrasco Loses No-Hitter With 2 Outs in 9th vs Rays — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carlos Carrasco of the Cleveland Indians has lost his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning. — Carrasco was one strike away from the gem Wednesday night when Tampa Bay's Joey Butler lined …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Likely To Part With Outfielder Soon — Right-hander Tyler Wilson is with the Orioles and will be activated today, according to multiple reporters, including MLB.com's Britt Ghiroli (Twitter links). The Orioles have not announced a corresponding move, but Ghiroli says that the team …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
David Wright gives Mets the update they've been hoping for — With fingers crossed, the Mets are hoping David Wright will begin limited baseball activities next week. — Manager Terry Collins told The Post on Wednesday that he has spoken to the Mets captain in recent days …
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Associated Press:
Quintana Paces White Sox to 7-1 Win Over Cardinals — ST. LOUIS — Melky Cabrera homered to back a strong outing from Jose Quintana, and the Chicago White Sox pulled away late to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Wednesday night in a game interrupted by three rain delays.
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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:
Orioles Hit 2 HRs to Back Chen in 4-2 Victory Over Rangers — BALTIMORE — J.J. Hardy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning to back an effective pitching performance by Wei-Yin Chen and carry the Baltimore Orioles past the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday night.
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