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
S2: EP1: How to Watch Baseball in 2026 (And the New Rules Explained)
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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 Dugout, we break down the simplest ways to watch or listen to your favorite team on any budget — and explain the newest MLB rules in plain English so you’ll know exactly what’s going on when you tune in.
By the end of this episode, you’ll know where to watch, what’s changed, and what to look for during your very next game.
⚾ Perfect for brand-new baseball fans
New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.