The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1510 - World Baseball Classic Team USA vs Brazil Preview, Shams Charania, North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi, & AJ Hawk
Mar 6, 2026
Michael Lombardi, veteran NFL exec and North Carolina GM, brings roster strategy and college football perspective. Shams Charania, ESPN NBA insider, breaks down Jayson Tatum’s surprising return and playoff impacts. They also preview Team USA vs Brazil in the World Baseball Classic and dissect recent NFL roster moves. Short, lively sports talk with big-name news and tournament hype.
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McAfee Faces Kershaw And Raises $60K
- Pat McAfee faced Clayton Kershaw in a bullpen session and recorded a hit while raising over $60,000 for Kershaw's Challenge.
- Pat described Kershaw's curveball as a massive 18-inch drop and said the experience felt like an honor of a lifetime.
WBC Has Unprecedented MLB Star Buy In
- The current World Baseball Classic feels like a turning point because more top MLB stars are participating, boosting global interest.
- Pat and the crew noted ESPN's top 100 includes ~70 players in the tournament, making national teams genuinely competitive.
Pat Praises MLB Hospitality At Team USA
- Pat described MLB hospitality and how exposure at Team USA events made him appreciate baseball more.
- He credited players and staff like D-Ro and Kershaw for being generous with time and welcoming the show crew.