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9:15 PM ET, July 1, 2015

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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.
Discussion: MLB Daily Dish
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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.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball and Ultimate Astros
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.
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
Discussion: USA Today and ESPN
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.
Discussion: Boston and baseballmusings.com
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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 …
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
Discussion: New York Post, Newsday, Metsblog and ESPN
Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Mets muster just three hits in 1-0 loss to Cubs
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue and Yahoo Sports
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.
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 …
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 …
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:
Gordon's Inside-The-Park Homer Helps Marlins Beat Giants 5-3
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.
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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