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The Beginner's Dugout · April 6 · 36 min

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 can feel completely random — but there’s actually a method to the madness. In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain why managers make pitching changes, what warning signs they’re watching for, and how bullpen strategy really works — all without the confusing jargon. After listening, you’ll be able to spot the moment a pitcher is in trouble and understand exactly why the manager is heading to the mound.

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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 method to the madness.


In this episode of Beginner’s Dugout, we explain why managers make pitching changes, what warning signs they’re watching for, and how bullpen strategy really works — all without the confusing jargon. 

After listening, you’ll be able to spot the moment a pitcher is in trouble and understand exactly why the manager is heading to the mound.

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