Kershaw Returns for WBC 'Bucket List' Dream, Faces Pat McAfee

Retired Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is fulfilling a 'bucket list' dream by joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, despite having retired after winning back-to-back World Series titles in 2025. He threw a bullpen session on Monday and expressed readiness to contribute in any capacity. Kershaw also engaged in a charity face-off with ESPN's Pat McAfee, discussing his retirement and WBC return. He described the WBC as 'October with a national anthem,' emphasizing his desire to play for Team USA.