The Americans will turn to one of their youngest talents when they take the field for Tuesday's WBC title game.

Dylan Crews, Sal Stewart and Daniel Palencia are among the many bargains to be found in this year's drafts

DETROIT — Right-handed pitcher Julio Teheran announced Monday that he is officially retiring from baseball, bringing an end to a career that spanned parts of 13 MLB seasons and one brief stop in Detroit.

One side of the bracket features two heavyweights in the Dominican Republic and Team USA, star-studded squads that charted very different paths to the penultimate round. The D.R. steamrollered most of its five opponents, while the Americans have looked only on occasion like the powerhouse they are on paper.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello praised Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara for his experience at the World Baseball Classic.