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
EP2: How to Watch Baseball
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: EP18: MLB Playoffs Explained: How October Baseball Really Works
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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 Dugout, we break down how the modern playoff system works, how it evolved over time, and what new fans should watch for when the games matter most.
By the end, you’ll be ready to follow the postseason drama like a seasoned fan.
New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.