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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 — Jayson Stark reacts to the report that Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto is no longer with the team.
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Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto ‘definitely out,’ source says; Angels have not confirmed — The Baseball Tonight crew discusses the conflict between Angels manager Mike Scioscia and general manager Jerry Dipoto over on-field strategy and the use of scouting reports and advanced metrics.
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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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Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Associated Press:
Walker Throws 1-Hit Ball for 6 Innings, Mariners Top Padres — SAN DIEGO — Taijuan Walker pitched one-hit ball for six innings to win his fifth straight start, Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the punchless San Diego Padres 7-0 on Wednesday.
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