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Former Major League pitcher Brad Penny joins the show to discuss the state of baseball. Jared and Fred also talk to Brad about Tom Brady Cloning his dog.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Mic Troubles
02:44 College Rivalries and Sports Backgrounds
05:18 World Series Insights and Pitching Challenges
08:14 Pitching Mindset in High-Pressure Situations
10:57 Umpires and Their Impact on the Game
13:51 Wacky Stories and Monkeys on the Loose
16:33 Cloning Pets and Ethical Dilemmas
19:19 Coaching USA Baseball and Youth Development
27:48 The Impact of Japanese Players on MLB
29:46 Transitioning Young Pitchers to the Pros
30:41 The Specialization of Young Athletes
32:13 The Dual Threat: Pitchers as Hitters
35:29 Baseball's Popularity Surge
37:00 Changes in the Game: Pitch Clock and Strategy
39:33 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation
43:49 Judging Effort in Baseball
45:25 Life After Sports: Identity Beyond the Game
48:42 The Fun of Pickleball and Staying Active
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