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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