Bases-loaded walk in 2nd, RBI infield single in 10th lead to victory  —  SEOUL, South Korea — The 2017 World Baseball Classic began in dramatic fashion on Monday, with Israel beating Pool A host Korea, 2-1, in 10 innings in the tournament's opening game.  —  With MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred …

The Yankees are putting Rob Refsnyder on trade block  —  More On:  —  TAMPA — According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Yankees have let clubs know they are willing to listen to trade offers for infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder.  —  Refsnyder, who turns 26 this month …

David Price relieved to avoid surgery; no timetable for return  —  Boston Red Sox ace David Price got the news he hoped to hear this time, namely that the soreness in his left elbow and forearm will subside without the need for surgery.  —  But what about next time?  —  “They were like, 'Your elbow is extremely unique.

Reds Claim Christian Walker, Designate Jumbo Diaz For Assignment  —  The Reds have claimed first baseman Christian Walker off waivers from the Braves and designated right-hander Jumbo Diaz for assignment in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, tweets Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Steven Matz just wants to talk about this new trick he learned  —  More On:  —  JUPITER, Fla. — After Steven Matz tossed two scoreless innings in his first outing since undergoing surgery last year to remove a bone spur in his elbow, the lefty seemed more interested in talking about his new method of holding runners on first.

Rookie Davis no longer shy about leaning on vets  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Rookie Davis and Bronson Arroyo shared a connection before they shared a clubhouse at the Cincinnati Reds' spring training complex.  More than a decade apart, they were signed out of the draft by the same scout, Scott Lovekamp.

Roy Halladay joins Phillies as spring instructor  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Roy Halladay will be back in a Phillies uniform on Tuesday as he joins the team as a guest instructor for spring training.  —  Halladay, who retired after the 2013 season, was last a guest instructor with the Phillies in 2014.

Sources: Cardinals-Pirates in play for game at Williamsport, Pa.  —  • As a first baseman/pitcher for a little league team out of Texas, the 11-year-old was already showing the kind of power that would make him a first-round pick — even with fences that now seem a short throw away.

Jon Lester still in feeling-out phase with Willson Contreras as his catcher  —  Cubs pitcher Jon Lester reacts after his Cactus League debut on Sunday, March 5, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The new baby's name is Cy Elizabeth Lester.  The new catcher's name is Willson Contreras.