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
S1: EP2: How to Watch Your Favorite Baseball Team (Without Getting Confused)
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Found your team — but now you can’t figure out how to actually watch them? Between streaming services, radio options, and blackout rules, following baseball can feel surprisingly complicated.
In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we walk you through the easiest ways to watch or listen to your favorite team on any budget, so you never miss first pitch.
After listening, you’ll know exactly where to tune in and how to follow the season stress-free.
New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.