Source: Mets lefty Byrdak has torn meniscus  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — New York Mets reliever Tim Byrdak will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair torn meniscus cartilage in his left knee and will open the season on the disabled list, a team official told ESPNNewYork.com.

David Murphy: Blanton, Oswalt give Phillies security  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - The second week of March is no time to make definitive judgments about a baseball team.  It also isn't a time to trade away pitching depth.  So, as rumors continue to circulate about the Phillies' interest in trading Joe Blanton …

2012 Organizational Rankings  —  System At a Glance: They might lack that one marquee name, but no system in baseball can boast of having as many players at the upper levels who project as average or better big leaguers.  —  System At a Glance: A ridiculous number of high-ceiling teenage arms …

Duncan's 2 RBI Help Indians Beat Diamondbacks 3-2  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — If Shelley Duncan was nervous under the watchful eye of his father, it didn't show.  —  Duncan, playing in front of his father — former pitching coach Dave Duncan — for the first time since he was in college …

Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen ejected in loss to BoSox  —  Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was ejected for arguing a foul ball call and got a wave goodbye from Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine in Boston's 5-3 win in 10 innings Monday.  —  Guillen, known for his volatile nature, is in his first season with the Marlins.

Long first inning derails Weaver in Halos' loss  —  Angels ace allows five of first six Dodgers to reach base  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — Juan Rivera socked a two-run double and a solo homer as the Dodgers jumped out to an early lead against Angels starter Jered Weaver and went on to claim …

Worley Strikes Out 8 in Phils' Win Over Pirates  —  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Even though it was just a spring training outing, Vance Worley pitched as if it were Game 7 of the World Series.  —  Worley struck out eight in four perfect innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Monday.

Sources: Blue Jays still pursuing Gavin Floyd  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have not given up their pursuit of Chicago White Sox right-hander Gavin Floyd, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.  —  The Blue Jays are interested in upgrading their starting rotation before Opening Day.

Chipper: “I don't know if I can make it through this year”  —  JUPITER, Fla. - After Chipper Jones discussed encouraging signs he saw from the struggling Braves in a 4-3 loss to St. Louis Monday, the third baseman confided his most difficult spring training has him wondering how much more he can take.

Robertson plays catch with no problem  —  Dave Robertson played catch this afternoon and had no problems with his bruised foot.  Hes not sure when hell get off a mound again, but hes not worried about being ready for Opening Day.  —  As long as I don't have any setbacks, I don't see why I wouldn't be, he said.

Lincecum helps Giants top Royals 2-1  —  SURPRISE, Ariz.—Tim Lincecum pitched four solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday.  —  Lincecum yielded an unearned run and an infield single.  The ace right-hander was knocked around for five runs and seven hits in his previous outing.

Olivo, Montero Power Mariners Over Rangers 6-4  —  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Miguel Olivo hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning, and Jesus Montero ripped a two-run double in the seventh to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday.