Overall, he appeared in 16 games for Chicago during trials in both 1959 and 1960, but was winless in two decisions and then left exposed in the 1960 Major League Baseball expansion draft in mid-December.

[4] McBride was named to the 1961, 1962 and 1963 American League All-Star teams, and was the starting pitcher for the Junior Circuit in the 1963 midsummer classic, played in his home city of Cleveland.

Allowed to bat in the second inning of the contest, McBride delivered an RBI single to score Angel teammate Leon Wagner and tie the game, 1–1.

The National League went on to defeat McBride's squad 5–3, with future United States Senator Jim Bunning, then a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, taking the loss in relief.

He appeared in 37 games for the Angels in 1964–1965, but posted a poor 4–16 record with an earned run average of 5.40, and his career came to an abrupt end.

During his seven-year MLB pitching career, McBride compiled a ledger that included 40 wins, 50 losses, 503 strikeouts, and an earned run average of 3.79.

After he retired from baseball coaching, McBride moved back to Cleveland to raise his family and start a construction company.