U.S. Holds On To Beat Canada  —  By Larry Milson  —  TORONTO - As manager of Team Canada, Ernie Whitt has been part of two big upset victories over the United States.  —  The first came in the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg and the other came at the 2006 World Baseball Classic in Phoenix.

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.

Wang passes first test on right foot  —  Healthy right-hander handles first-inning drag bunt with ease  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Chien-Ming Wang says he no longer thinks about his right foot while pitching and that last year's injury has left his mind completely.

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.

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.

Q and A with New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The pursuit of Mark Teixeira remained one of baseball's most compelling storylines.  Suitors included the Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals and his hometown Baltimore Orioles.

Raissman: Mex shouldn't be quiet on own drug use  —  Keith Hernandez is quite vocal about most subjects, except his drug use in the '80s.  Retelling story could serve as a cautionary tale.  —  As a player, Keith Hernandez was outspoken.  As a broadcaster, even more so.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.