The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. 

The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. 

Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. 

As the World Baseball Classic gets into full swing, the Mets' spring training facility is nearly empty. 

--RHP Duaner Sanchez was released by the Mets. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

Jordan Zimmermann's dominant pitching has been one of the highlights at Washington Nationals camp. 

Reliever Duaner Sanchez was released Tuesday by the New York Mets after failing to regain form following two shoulder operations. 

Reliever Duaner Sanchez was released Tuesday by the New York Mets after failing to regain form following two shoulder operations. 

--OF Angel Pagan has a bone spur behind his right elbow, and he surgery is a possibility. 

The Mets' relief staff helped cause a late-season meltdown in 2008, so a revamping of the bullpen was in order. 

As the World Baseball Classic gets into full swing, the Mets' spring training facility is nearly empty. 

Johan Santana tested his left elbow in another bullpen session Monday and the New York Mets ace is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday night against Florida at Tradition Field. 

Freddy Garcia strengthened his case for the fifth spot in the New York Mets' rotation while Tim Redding faltered. 

Trio of players still sidelined