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12:00 PM ET, July 2, 2015

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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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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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
New York Daily News:
Terry Collins steams as Mets' offensive struggles appear to have no end in sight
Discussion: Metsblog
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Twins Agree To Sign No. 9 International Prospect Wander Javier  —  The Twins have agreed to sign 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Wander Javier, the No. 9 international prospect for July 2.  —  Javier, 16, has a wide range of skills and plus tools.  At 6 feet, 170 pounds …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Nationals Agree To Sign No. 13 International Prospect Juan Soto  —  Juan Soto, a 16-year-old Dominican outfielder ranked as the No. 13 international prospect for July 2, has agreed to sign with the Nationals.  —  At 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Soto is one of the best game hitters in the class …
Discussion: Federal Baseball
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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Associated Press:
Orioles Hit 2 HRs to Back Chen in 4-2 Victory Over Rangers
Discussion: Camden Chat
Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Yankees, A-Rod, union discussing charitable solution to bonus issue  —  FOX Sports  —  Alex Rodriguez's disputed bonus money might end up going to a good cause.  —  Some charity is likely to benefit from Alex Rodriguez's negotiations with the Yankees over his disputed milestone bonus.
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
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Jerry Crasnick / ESPN:
Jerry Dipoto ‘definitely out,’ source says; Angels have not confirmed
Charlie Wilmoth / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jerry Dipoto Likely Out As Angels GM
Discussion: Fox Sports and Halos Heaven
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop and Yahoo Sports
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.
Stacey Pressman / ESPN:
Harper: “My body feels pretty unbelievable”  —  39m - BRYCE HARPER WASHINGTON NATIONALS  —  Bryce Harper poses for ESPN The Magazine's 2015 Body Issue.
Discussion: HardballTalk and SBNation.com
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
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Associated Press:   Smoak Hits 2 Homers, Jays Rout Red Sox 11-2 on Canada Day
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 …
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.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos and South Side Sox
Edmonton Sun:
RIGHT BACK AT IT  —  It's not often a player who gets released on the final cut down day after camp leads the league in combined yardage after Week 1, but that's exactly what running back Brandon Whitaker did after the Alouettes cut him loose on June 20 and the Argonauts picked him up the next morning.
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.
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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