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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 hosts The Beginner's Dugout, a sports show with 24 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Why do Major League Baseball teams play 162 games while most other sports play far fewer? In this episode, we explore the history behind baseball's marathon season, why the sport is uniquely suited for s
Send us Fan Mail Why are there three infielders on one side of second base? What exactly is a defensive shift, and why do baseball fans argue about it so much? In this beginner-friendly episode, we break down how defensi
Send us Fan Mail New to baseball and not sure what really matters over a long season? In this episode, we break down the difference between the noise and the moments worth your attention. Learn which games, stats, and st
Send us Fan Mail What Actually Makes a Quality At-Bat? A Beginner’s Guide Most new baseball fans know when a player gets a hit—but what about the at-bats that don’t end with one? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice a pitcher cruising through a game... only to get pulled suddenly while fans lose their minds? If you’re new to baseball, pitching changes can feel completely random — but there’s actually a m
Send us Fan Mail 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. I
Send us Fan Mail 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
Send us Fan Mail Umpires are everywhere in baseball — but most new fans don’t know how they actually work their way to the majors. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down umpire roles, training, and the real
Send us Fan Mail Every summer, teams suddenly start making dramatic trades — and it can feel chaotic if you’re new to baseball. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain how the trade deadline works, why contender
Send us Fan Mail The MLB All-Star Game looks different from regular season baseball — and for new fans, it can be confusing. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down how players are selected, what happens duri
Send us Fan Mail From lucky socks to bizarre routines, baseball players are famously superstitious — but why? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explore the strangest traditions in the sport and what they reveal ab
Send us Fan Mail 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 basebal
Send us Fan Mail Women have shaped baseball’s history in powerful ways — but many new fans never hear those stories. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we highlight key figures, milestones, and the evolving role of wo
Send us Fan Mail The MLB Draft can feel wildly complicated compared to other sports — and honestly, it kind of is. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we walk through how the draft works, why development takes longer i
Send us Fan Mail Baseball may feel very American, but the modern MLB is truly global. So where are today’s players coming from? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explore international pipelines to the majors, how
Send us Fan Mail Ever hear that a player got “sent down” or “called up” and wonder what that really means? In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain the minor league farm system, how player development works, and
Send us Fan Mail ERAs, RBIs, OBP… baseball stats can feel like alphabet soup when you’re just getting started. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we simplify the most important pitching, hitting, and fielding stats so
Send us Fan Mail Not sure what the difference is between a shortstop and a center fielder? Defensive positions can be one of the biggest hurdles for new fans. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we break down every fie
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what separates a great hitter from an average one? Batting stats, lineups, and on-base talk can get confusing quickly. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we walk through the fundamentals of
Send us Fan Mail Spring Training can feel confusing for new fans. The games don’t count, the rosters are weird, and yet everyone keeps talking about it. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain what Spring Traini
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