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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …