The Beginner's Dugout
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.
The Beginner's Dugout
Latest Episodes
S2:EP10: Weird Baseball Situations that Confuse Everyone
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 situations on the diamond.What exactly makes a ball a ground-rule double
S2: EP9: How to Sound Smart When You Talk About Baseball
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 conversation. We’ll talk about finding a favorite team and player, learning a few bas...
S2: EP8: The Trade Deadline - When One Player Changes a Season
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 championship. Other times, the biggest blockbuster deals fall flat.In this episod...
S2: EP 7: What do Managers Do?
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, during, and after the game. Learn how managers make lineup decisions, handle pitch...
S2: EP6: Why Are There So Many Games?
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 season, why the sport is uniquely suited for such a demanding schedule, and how leagues...