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Welcome to Beginner’s Dugout! If you’re new to baseball—or baseball-curious—this is the show for you.
Each episode focuses on one key part of the game, breaking it down in simple, beginner-friendly language so you can stop feeling lost and start enjoying baseball with confidence. Whether you’re picking your first team or trying to understand what everyone’s yelling about, we’ve got you covered.
New to baseball? Start here:
EP1: How to Pick Your Team
S2:EP1: How to Watch Baseball (Updated for 2026)
EP3: Pitching Basic
EP6: Batting Basics
EP8: Stats for Beginners
Follow the path, and the game will start to click fast.
The game is complicated. We make it make sense.
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- S2:EP11: The Playoffs · 38 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Confused about how the MLB playoffs work? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we break down the playoff format, from division winners and Wild Card spots to…
- S2:EP10: Weird Baseball Situations that Confuse Everyone · 39 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Baseball has a lot of rules that seem simple…until they actually happen in a game. In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the weirdest and most confusing…
- S2: EP9: How to Sound Smart When You Talk About Baseball · 33 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Want to sound like you know baseball—even if you’re still learning the game? In this episode, we share simple tips to help you feel more confident joining the…
- S2: EP8: The Trade Deadline - When One Player Changes a Season · 29 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail Every July, baseball teams race against the clock to make trades they hope will transform their season. Sometimes those moves become the missing piece to a…
- S2: EP 7: What do Managers Do? · 36 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail What does a baseball manager actually do? If they aren't calling every play, why are they so important? In this episode, we break down the manager's role before…
- S2: EP6: Why Are There So Many Games? · 32 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Why do Major League Baseball teams play 162 games while most other sports play far fewer? In this episode, we explore the history behind baseball's marathon…
- S2: EP5: Defensive Shifts · 31 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Why are there three infielders on one side of second base? What exactly is a defensive shift, and why do baseball fans argue about it so much? In this…
- S2: EP4: What Stats are Important and What to Ignore · 40 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail New to baseball and not sure what really matters over a long season? In this episode, we break down the difference between the noise and the moments worth your…
- S2: EP3: What Makes a Quality At-Bat? · 33 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail What Actually Makes a Quality At-Bat? A Beginner’s Guide Most new baseball fans know when a player gets a hit—but what about the at-bats that don’t end with one?…
- S2:EP2: Why Pitchers Get Pulled (And When Fans Lose Their Minds) · 37 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Ever notice a pitcher cruising through a game... only to get pulled suddenly while fans lose their minds? If you’re new to baseball, pitching changes can feel…
- S2: EP1: How to Watch Baseball in 2026 (And the New Rules Explained) · 38 mnt · Musim 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail New to baseball and not sure how to actually watch your team in 2026? Between streaming blackouts, subscription options, and the latest rule changes, it can feel…
- S1: EP18: MLB Playoffs Explained: How October Baseball Really Works · 41 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail If you’re new to the sport, the MLB postseason can feel confusing fast. Wild Cards, expanding brackets, sudden momentum swings — what actually makes playoff…
- S1: EP17: Baseball Umpires Explained: The Hardest Job on the Field · 48 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 17Send us Fan Mail Umpires are everywhere in baseball — but most new fans don’t know how they actually work their way to the majors. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break…
- S1: EP16: The Trade Deadline Explained: Why Teams Make Big Moves · 35 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail Every summer, teams suddenly start making dramatic trades — and it can feel chaotic if you’re new to baseball. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain…
- S1: EP15: The All-Star Game Explained: What New Fans Should Watch For · 55 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail The MLB All-Star Game looks different from regular season baseball — and for new fans, it can be confusing. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down…
- S1: EP14: Baseball Superstitions: The Weird Rituals Players Swear By · 42 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail From lucky socks to bizarre routines, baseball players are famously superstitious — but why? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explore the strangest…
- S1: EP13: Baseball’s Unwritten Rules (Why Players Get So Upset) · 39 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail Ever see players get angry over something that doesn’t seem to break any official rule? Welcome to baseball’s unwritten rules. In this episode of Beginner’s…
- S1: EP12: Women in Baseball: The Story New Fans Should Know · 42 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Women have shaped baseball’s history in powerful ways — but many new fans never hear those stories. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we highlight key…
- S1: EP11: The MLB Draft Explained (Without the Headache) · 42 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail The MLB Draft can feel wildly complicated compared to other sports — and honestly, it kind of is. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we walk through how the…
- S1: EP10: International Baseball Players: How Global the Game Really Is · 47 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail Baseball may feel very American, but the modern MLB is truly global. So where are today’s players coming from? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explore…
