The Netherlands upsets Domincan Republic 3-2  —  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Missing an injured Alex Rodriguez and several other stars, the Dominican Republic flopped at the plate Saturday and was upset by the Netherlands 3-2 in their World Baseball Classic opener.

Rodriguez Weighs a Hybrid Treatment for Hip  —  As Alex Rodriguez, medical experts and Yankees officials ponder whether to rest or repair the torn labrum in Rodriguez's right hip, a third option of how to treat the tear has gained momentum, according to a person in baseball familiar with the matter.

WBC live blog U.S. vs. Canada  —  Postgame  —  Well, that certainly made up for the disappointing Japan-Korea game.  —  Some quick notes:  —  LaTroy Hawkins got the win.  Mark Johnson took the loss.  J.J. Putz got the heart-stopping save.  —  Joey Votto was the offensive star of the game …

Twins sign Baker to four-year, $15.25 million deal  —  FORT MYERS, FLA. — The Twins announced today that they have signed pitcher Scott Baker to a four-year, $15.25 million contract with an option for 2013.  —  The team's release said the option year is worth $9.25 million.

Guerrero a year older than listed  —  Online report says Angels slugger actually born in 1975  —  Angels superstar Vladimir Guerrero reportedly has revealed that he was actually born in 1975, a year earlier than previously noted in his biographical information during his career, making him 34 now instead of 33.

Amaro: Club unlikely to add lefty to 'pen  —  Phillies general manager says Utley, Feliz showing progress  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The chances sounded slim before.  They sound even slimmer now.  —  Left-handed reliever Dennys Reyes has agreed to a two-year, $3 million contract with the Cardinals …

Pelfrey out with leg injury  —  Mike Pelfrey felt discomfort during a bullpen session Friday and was diagnosed with a strain in his lower left leg, the team announced.  —  Pelfrey had an MRI exam Saturday in Florida to try to determine the cause of a rash on his swollen left ankle, a team source said.

Cooper holds closed door meeting  —  Astros manager Cecil Cooper was still furious Saturday morning about his team's play this spring and went as far to say he was “raging.”  After being shut out for the second time and giving up 13 runs for the second time in Friday's loss to the Braves, Cooper reached a breaking point.

Notebook: Arms a luxury for Sox  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - With John Smoltz, Clay Buchholz, and Michael Bowden looming, the Red Sox may have enough arms to give their starting pitchers a break, a luxury few teams possess.  Perhaps no starter would be better served by a scheduled rest than Tim Wakefield.

Madden: Davey enjoying time as Team USA skipper  —  JUPITER, Fla. - The World Baseball Classic has begun in earnest after its teams' presence in spring training was largely greeted by fan indifference and half-empty stadiums.  Maybe it'll still prove to be big in Japan (where baseball …

Padres in market for relievers  —  GM Towers says team is in search of bridge to closer Bell  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — With the start of the regular season now less than a month away, general manager Kevin Towers declared Saturday that he is in the market for fresh arms for the Padres bullpen.