McClain’s WBC Moment & The CC Sabathia WAR
McClain’s WBC Moment & The CC Sabathia WAR  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Mar 03 2026
Description: Joel Sherman reports that if Team USA reaches the World Championship on March 17th, Nolan McClain will get the ball. For Mets fans, that’s both thrilling and terrifying. Is it an incredible honor for a young star, or an unnecessary risk before his first full MLB season? The reaction ranges from patriotic pride to fans openly rooting against Team USA just to protect their ace. Plus, the Paul Skenes debate heats up. Should he be the guy in that spot instead? And will McClain starting the final actually drive more Mets fans to tune into the WBC? Then things get spicy in the Bronx. A scathing column questions whether CC Sabathia deserves to have his number retired by the Yankees. Sabathia fires back with a perfect response, and we break down why his Hall of Fame resume, clubhouse impact, and championship pedigree make this argument absurd.