Miami Marlins Claim To Have $1.6 Billion Handshake Agreement For Team  —  Two sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that Miami Marlins president David Samson has said that there is a $1.6 billion “handshake agreement” for the MLB team.  Jeffrey Loria paid $158 million for the baseball team in 2002.

Orioles Acquire Gabriel Ynoa From Mets, Designate Francisco Pena  —  The Orioles have acquired right-hander Gabriel Ynoa from the Mets in exchange for cash and designated catcher Francisco Pena for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, per a team announcement.

Report: Rule change in minors will put runner on 2B in extra innings  —  With commissioner Rob Manfred focused on increasing the pace of play in Major League Baseball, the minor leagues have become a proving grounds of sort when it comes to the pitch clock and other ideas.

Former major leaguer CJ Wilson finding a new home in Fresno with new car dealerships … <iframe width="476" height="267" src="http://abc30.com/video/embed/ ?pid=1745244" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>  —  Veteran MLB Pitcher and Race Car team owner CJ Wilson will have to change his area code to 559.

Pirates Acquire Pat Light, Designate Lisalverto Bonilla For Assignment  —  The Pirates announced that they've acquired hard-throwing right-hander Pat Light from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.  To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated fellow right-hander Lisalverto Bonilla for assignment.

The Redskins' offseason better improve, or everything could unravel next year  —  The Redskins just came off of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 20 years, right?  So, what is that smell?  —  The expected, refreshing, raise-your-hands-if-you're-sure aroma of optimism is missing.

Vic Carucci's Bills Mailbag: With Taylor, it's an either-or proposition  —  You have Buffalo Bills questions (not surprisingly, the majority of which are about Tyrod Taylor's future with the team) that you've submitted to me via Twitter @viccarucci.  —  I've got answers:

Why is veteran catcher Matt Wieters still on the free-agent market?  —  Every time I quote Scott Boras at length in a story about an unsigned Scott Boras client, I hear it from club officials, fans, even reporters.  —  So, here we are with catcher Matt Wieters, who is by far the best remaining player …

Expect Pete Rose to be voted onto Phillies Wall of Fame  —  Pete Rose could soon be coming to a wall near you.  At the very least, baseball's all-time leader in hits and the steam behind the first World Series title in Phillies history will be on a ballot for fans to vote upon in the very near future.

Addison Russell's name came from Bruce Willis' character on ‘Moonlighting’  —  PENSACOLA, Fla. — Milany Ocampo-Russell, the mother of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell, is ready to 'fess up about her son's namesake.  —  “I always thought I'd marry Bruce Willis,” she told USA TODAY Sports of the movie star.