Cubs Win Bidding For Jorge Soler  —  5:30pm: Heyman adds another caveat to Soler's deal (Twitter link).  Soler will be allowed to opt out of the agreed-upon salaries and go to arbitration once he is eligible.  That scenario would likely push the total value of the deal beyond $30MM.

Q&A: Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo  —  The Washington Nationals are first in scouting, first in player development and first in the National League East.  Mike Rizzo deserves much of the credit.  The former scouting director became the Nats' assistant GM in 2006 and he has been the general manager since 2010.

Valentine says technology would help umpires … MIAMI — A day after being ejected, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was still steamed about umpiring, and said technology should be used to eliminate human error in calling balls and strikes.  —  “I want a ball called a ball and a strike called a strike.

Hill could miss at least a month  —  Red Sox lefthanded reliever Rich Hill has a strained flexor muscle, an injury that will not require surgery but will cause him at miss at least a month, according to manager Bobby Valentine.  —  Dr. James Andrew examined Hill today.

Game 61: Red Sox at Marlins  —  Good afternoon from Marlins Park.  Here is a preview of the game:  —  RED SOX (29-31)  —  Podsednik LF  —  Pedroia 2B  —  Gonzalez RF  —  Ortiz 1B  —  Saltalamacchia C  —  Youkilis 3B  —  Sweeney CF  —  Aviles SS  —  Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett (4-6, 4.04)

Inbox: What does revenue boost get Texas?  —  Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan answers fans' questions  —  With all of the discussion about the great pace the fans have set for record attendance, what does that likely translate into in terms of revenue stream?

Rockies Minor League Report: Corey Dickerson promoted to Double-A Tulsa  —  Although the High-H Modesto Nuts continue to struggle, outfielder Corey Dickerson continues to shine.  As a result, he's been promoted to Double-A Tulsa.  Dickerson hit .338 with 24 doubles, nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 60 games for the Nuts.

Inside the 2012-16 MLB CBA: Major Changes Come to the League's Drug Policy  —  This is Part Three of a multi-part series on MLB's latest labor agreement.  Part One addressed changes that impact the first-year draft.  Part Two focused on the luxury tax and the minimum salary.

Addison Russell will sign with Oakland  —  Pace High shortstop Addison Russell will go skip college to play professional baseball.  The No. 11 overall pick in this year's MLB draft will sign with the Oakland Athletics.  / Tony Giberson/tgiberson@pnj.com  —  Buy Your Tickets Here

Smyly exits after developing blister on finger  —  CINCINNATI — Drew Smyly's Sunday night on national television ended after just three innings when he sustained a blister on his left middle finger, adding to the multitude of Tigers injuries.  —  Smyly gave up three runs on four hits in three innings …

Angels not looking to move Bourjos  —  DENVER — A logjam in the Angels outfield has reduced Peter Bourjos to a bench player, but there are no plans to send down or trade him this season.  —  “Peter has a role on our team, and he's going to help us win games, although it's not a role he had last year …