The Beginner's Dugout

S2:EP11: The Playoffs

Send us Fan Mail Confused about how the MLB playoffs work? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we break down the playoff format, from division winners and Wild Card

S2:EP10: Weird Baseball Situations that Confuse Everyone

Send us Fan Mail Baseball has a lot of rules that seem simple…until they actually happen in a game. In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the weirdest and most co

S2: EP9: How to Sound Smart When You Talk About Baseball

Send us Fan Mail Want to sound like you know baseball—even if you’re still learning the game? In this episode, we share simple tips to help you feel more confident joini

S2: EP8: The Trade Deadline - When One Player Changes a Season

Send us Fan Mail Every July, baseball teams race against the clock to make trades they hope will transform their season. Sometimes those moves become the missing piece t

S2: EP 7: What do Managers Do?

Send us Fan Mail 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&

S2: EP6: Why Are There So Many Games?

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

S2: EP5: Defensive Shifts

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 b

S2: EP4: What Stats are Important and What to Ignore

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 w

S2: EP3: What Makes a Quality At-Bat?

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

S2:EP2: Why Pitchers Get Pulled (And When Fans Lose Their Minds)

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 ca

S2: EP1: How to Watch Baseball in 2026 (And the New Rules Explained)

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

S1: EP18: MLB Playoffs Explained: How October Baseball Really Works

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 pla

S1: EP17: Baseball Umpires Explained: The Hardest Job on the Field

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,

S1: EP16: The Trade Deadline Explained: Why Teams Make Big Moves

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

S1: EP15: The All-Star Game Explained: What New Fans Should Watch For

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 br

S1: EP14: Baseball Superstitions: The Weird Rituals Players Swear By

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 stran

S1: EP13: Baseball’s Unwritten Rules (Why Players Get So Upset)

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 Begin

S1: EP12: Women in Baseball: The Story New Fans Should Know

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

S1: EP11: The MLB Draft Explained (Without the Headache)

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

S1: EP10: International Baseball Players: How Global the Game Really Is

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