The Beginner's Dugout
Episodes
S2:EP2: Why Pitchers Get Pulled (And When Fans Lose Their Minds)
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailEver notice a pitcher cruising through a game... only to get pulled suddenly while fans lose their minds? If you’re new to baseball,...
S2: EP1: How to Watch Baseball in 2026 (And the New Rules Explained)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailNew to baseball and not sure how to actually watch your team in 2026? Between streaming blackouts, subscription options, and the lates...
S1: EP18: MLB Playoffs Explained: How October Baseball Really Works
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIf you’re new to the sport, the MLB postseason can feel confusing fast. Wild Cards, expanding brackets, sudden momentum swings — what a...
S1: EP17: Baseball Umpires Explained: The Hardest Job on the Field
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textUmpires are everywhere in baseball — but most new fans don’t know how they actually work their way to the majors.In this episode of Beg...
S1: EP16: The Trade Deadline Explained: Why Teams Make Big Moves
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEvery summer, teams suddenly start making dramatic trades — and it can feel chaotic if you’re new to baseball.In this episode of Beginn...
S1: EP15: The All-Star Game Explained: What New Fans Should Watch For
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe MLB All-Star Game looks different from regular season baseball — and for new fans, it can be confusing.In this episode of Beginner’...
S1: EP14: Baseball Superstitions: The Weird Rituals Players Swear By
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFrom lucky socks to bizarre routines, baseball players are famously superstitious — but why?In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we ex...
S1: EP13: Baseball’s Unwritten Rules (Why Players Get So Upset)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEver see players get angry over something that doesn’t seem to break any official rule? Welcome to baseball’s unwritten rules.In this e...
S1: EP12: Women in Baseball: The Story New Fans Should Know
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWomen have shaped baseball’s history in powerful ways — but many new fans never hear those stories.In this episode of Beginner’s Dugo...
S1: EP11: The MLB Draft Explained (Without the Headache)
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe MLB Draft can feel wildly complicated compared to other sports — and honestly, it kind of is.In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, ...
S1: EP10: International Baseball Players: How Global the Game Really Is
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBaseball may feel very American, but the modern MLB is truly global. So where are today’s players coming from?In this episode of Beginner...
S1: EP9: How Minor League Farm Teams Work (Player Call-Ups Explained)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEver hear that a player got “sent down” or “called up” and wonder what that really means?In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we...
S1: EP8: Baseball Stats for Beginners: The Numbers That Actually Matter
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textERAs, RBIs, OBP… baseball stats can feel like alphabet soup when you’re just getting started.In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we...
S1: EP7: Baseball Fielding Positions Explained (Who Does What?)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNot sure what the difference is between a shortstop and a center fielder? Defensive positions can be one of the biggest hurdles for new fan...
S1: EP6: Batting Basics: How Offense Really Works in Baseball
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWondering what separates a great hitter from an average one? Batting stats, lineups, and on-base talk can get confusing quickly.In this epi...
S1: EP5: Spring Training Explained: Why It Actually Matters
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSpring Training can feel confusing for new fans. The games don’t count, the rosters are weird, and yet everyone keeps talking about it.In...
S1: EP4: Types of Baseball Pitches Explained (Without the Jargon)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textCan’t tell a curveball from a slider? When announcers start naming pitch types, it can feel like they’re speaking another language.In t...
S1: EP3:Pitching Basics for Beginners: What Every New Fan Should Know
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textStruggling to understand what pitchers are actually doing out there? If fastballs, rotations, and bullpens all blur together, you’re not ...
S1: EP2: How to Watch Your Favorite Baseball Team (Without Getting Confused)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFound your team — but now you can’t figure out how to actually watch them? Between streaming services, radio options, and blackout rule...
S1: EP1: How to Pick Your Baseball Team (Leagues & Teams Made Simple)
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNew to baseball and not sure which team to root for? With so many leagues, divisions, and franchises, picking a favorite can feel overwhelm...