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: EP4: What Stats are Important and What to Ignore
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 attention. Learn which games, stats, and storylines you can safely ignor...
S2: EP3: What Makes a Quality At-Bat?
What Actually Makes a Quality At-Bat? A Beginner’s GuideMost new baseball fans know when a player gets a hit—but what about the at-bats that don’t end with one?In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down wh...
S2:EP2: Why Pitchers Get Pulled (And When Fans Lose Their Minds)
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 completely random — but there’s actually a method to the madness.In this e...
S2: EP1: How to Watch Baseball in 2026 (And the New Rules Explained)
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 way more complicated than it should be.In this episode of Beginner’s Du...
S1: EP18: MLB Playoffs Explained: How October Baseball Really Works
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 baseball different from the regular season?In this episode of Beginner’s Dug...
