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: EP 7: What do Managers Do?
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What does a baseball manager actually do? If they aren't calling every play, why are they so important? In this episode, we break down the manager's role before, during, and after the game. Learn how managers make lineup decisions, handle pitchers and the bullpen, decide when to bunt or steal, and manage personalities over a long season. Whether you're new to baseball or just curious about what happens in the dugout, this episode will help you understand why a great manager can make all the difference.
New to baseball? Start with Beginner’s Dugout — the podcast that makes the game finally make sense.