1933 — New York Giants manager John J. McGraw names Newark Bears shortstop Andy Cohen his starting second baseman, replacing future Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby.

2008 — Arizona State first baseman/pitcher Ike Davis is named Pac-10 Conference player of the week for the second consecutive week with two homers in a 6-5 win over Arkansas and an 8-1 victory over Troy.

Birthday

Mickey Rutner, 1920 — The third baseman had a .295 career batting average in the minor leagues. He hit .250 in 12 games for Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics in 1947.

Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela 3, United States 2 — USA 3B Alex Bregman 0-for-3

Tuesday’s spring training games

Yankees P Jake Bird 1 inning, 0 hits, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts

Cardinals C Andy Yerzy 0-for-1

Athletics 2B Zack Gelof 0-for-1, 1 run, 2 walks