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: EP13: Baseball’s Unwritten Rules (Why Players Get So Upset)
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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 Dugout, we explain the hidden codes of baseball culture and why certain moments can spark big reactions on the field.
After listening, those tense moments will make a lot more sense.
New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.