Hi, I'm fairly new to baseball and I've been meaning on picking a go to team to root for, I chose the Mets because of their colors and mascots but when I look them up I get mixed opinions on them. Some say they're good while some say they're ass.

Now I'd hate to be bullied for a team I like, so I need some solid and preferably unbiased views on the state of the Mets, are they good? Do they have hope? Or is it bad?

Looking at MLB.com's Prospect Rankings and each player has an "ETA." Some of the players have an ETA of 2025 but they are still in A+ or AA. Is it realistic to assume that prospects would be able to jump all the way from those minor leagues to the majors in just one year?

What's up Everyone! Hope you’re all having an fantastic day and a great start to 2025!

So, here’s the deal—I’ve recently become super interested in baseball, and I want to dive deeper into it this year.

A little background about me: I’m from Bangladesh 🇧🇩, where baseball isn’t really a thing. But last month ago, I finished the first season of Ace of Diamond, and let me tell you—I LOVED it. That anime gave me a glimpse of the sport’s intensity and the team dynamics, and it made me realize how fascinating baseball can be.

Now, here’s where things get tricky: I don’t actually know much about baseball. Like, at all. I don’t know the rules, strategies, or even how teams work. I’ve been playing this mobile game called Baseball 9, and while it’s super fun, it’s also super confusing. I’ve got the hang of pitching (kind of), but batting? Yeah, that’s a disaster.

I’ve always been keen on watching and playing baseball, but sadly, I never had the chance. Coming from a cricket-enthusiast 🏏 country like Bangladesh, baseball isn’t really accessible here. Growing up, I only ever saw baseball in movies, and while it looked amazing, I had no way of learning the game or playing it myself.

What’s funny is that I’ve been into sports for a while, but baseball never really caught my attention until now. Watching Ace of Diamond re-sparked my interest, and now I’m super motivated to finally dive into this incredible sport.

That being said, I’ve heard MLB is the “gold standard” of baseball, but I’m more drawn to the East Asian baseball scene—specifically Korea. There’s something about the energy, the fan culture, and the overall vibe of KBO (Korean Baseball Organization) that really interests me. It feels more accessible and fun for someone like me who’s new to the sport, plus the idea of watching it from an Asian perspective just makes it more relatable.

That’s not to say I’m dismissing MLB—I know it’s an iconic league with a ton of history, and I respect it for what it is. I just feel like starting with KBO would be the best fit for me.

Since it’s already the 5th day of 2025, I figured it’s the perfect time to post this and get some advice. I’m not sure when the baseball leagues actually start, so I wanted to ask early and make sure I’m prepared before the games begin. Also, I’ve noticed it’s a lot easier to find information about watching MLB games,

but when it comes to KBO, there’s very limited info online about how to actually follow the league and watch the games from outside Korea.

Here’s where I need your help:

1. What’s the best way for a beginner to understand baseball? (Are there any beginner friendly resources, videos, websites, or guides—that explain the rules and strategies of the game in a simple way?)

2. Where should I start watching? (Since my focus is on the Korean baseball scene, how do I get into KBO as someone living outside of South Korea? Are there specific teams, players, or rivalries that I should look out for?)

3. For MLB fans: What’s the biggest difference between MLB and KBO? (I don’t want to completely ignore MLB, so any insight into what makes it unique would be cool to know.)

4. How do I watch KBO games? (Are there any streaming platforms or resources available for international viewers? This part has been especially hard to figure out since most of the info I’ve come across focuses on MLB.)

5. Any general advice for a baseball newbie? (I’m really starting from scratch here, so anything, whether it’s about understanding the game or just learning to appreciate it—would be super helpful.)

I’m really excited to begin this journey, and I want to make sure I do it right this time. Last year, I made a resolution to get in better shape, and even though it was tough, I stuck with it—and now I’m proud of how far I’ve come. This year, I want to apply that same dedication to learning baseball.

Thanks in advance for any tips or advice you can share. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, and who knows—maybe I’ll find my favorite team or player through your suggestions!

Im trying to plan a visit with a friend to try and do a redline double header in chicago. When can i expect the white sox to post their game times for the later part of the 2025 season? Is there a deadline for schedules to be solidified or do i just keep checking and stay patient?

I started watching baseball at the end of last season so I was curious if f.e. Mets vs Yankees is considered a rivalry or just 2 teams who co exist?

What documentary would you suggest for someone who is a new fan of baseball?

As someone who has been in love with baseball for almost 30 years, I'd love to help more people fall in love with and learn about the game. For anyone else that shares that sentiment, is there anything we can do to help this sub grow? Perhaps in Feb / March when people are posting the "want to get into baseball" or "looking for a team" threads - we respond with a link to this sub?

Can anyone recommend and good books, podcasts, blogs, etc to learn about baseball?

Hi

European here so please excuse my serious lack of knowledge but I read moneyball recently (amazing book) and it’s got me really interested in the sport

I watched a video of someone stealing home base (which i believe is a super rare/cool play?)

In this video, pitcher threw a strike and catcher threw it back to pitcher - baserunner then ran and stole the base.

But I thought that baserunners cannot start running until the pitcher starts his motion?

When the pitcher got the ball back from the catcher, is this not considered ‘reset’ somehow and has he had not started his second pitch, why was the runner allowed to go?

Apologies if this makes no sense and thank you!

What was wrong in that case ?

Title, also correct me if it's not even true at all

I'm new to baseball and i absolutely love it. But what do thoses stats mean? There are more of those, like "RBI" or "BB". The only one i understand is "HR". Thank you for making me understand the game and additional information better!

Why not 5/8 PM?

Let's say it is the bottom of the ninth inning. There are two outs and the bases are loaded. The away team leads the home team, 5-4.

The batter hits the ball, sending it to the right side of the field. The ball successfully reaches second base before the man on first gets there, causing the man on first to be put out (which would be the third out). However, the men on second and third both successfully reach home (which would be two runs).

Who wins the game, and why?

Don't they usually plan ahead if possible winners are near like NBA?

Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)

My dad, my uncle, and I are trying to find this out, but we can’t find this stat online.

There have been some blown saves recently and I keep reading/hearing that it’s because they are overused all year. What does it mean when a bullpen is “tired”? Don’t they have off days and relievers throw only 1-2 innings at most as compared to starters?

Just found this sub and love this idea!

I’m a self-proclaimed baseball nerd, so feel free to leave any questions here, I’ll do my best to answer what I can or at least give some opinion!

Hello everyone, I am a new baseball fan, I just started watching with the postseason this year. I am looking to find a team in MLB to support long term. The closest team to me is about a 6 hour drive (Braves) but I have a local team (Biloxi Shuckers) that is affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers.

How do people usually pick a team when they are not near any of the major league teams? Would the Brewers or Braves be a good choice? Any other suggestions?

I feel the entire playoff system needs to be reworked...I hate the shit out of the Brewers, but the fact that they won their division, or any divisional winning team - they get put in a best of 3 situation? You won the division, you should automatically get a best of 5....or best of 7, NBA style.

Am I the only one that feels this way?

I love NFLnoobs even though I'm not really a football noob, it just has great questions and sometimes I can help out.
This sub has 119 subscribers. How do we go about advertising?? How do we get it out there?
There has to be interest.

Hi so maybe this question is common and annoying so im sorry if it is. So i've been a casual baseball watcher for a few years since 19' ( i bet on Nationals to win despite not even knowing a thing lol, i made money)

Since then i've tried to watch the season but didnt keep up much, i usually tap in when playoffs happen.

I liked Arozarena in 2020 made want to become a rays fan lol but i didnt, tried to follow Mets and Astros, I liked Lindor and Alonso and Yordan Alvarez.

Mets sucked and I already follow loser ass teams like Giants and Spurs ( i know they had tons of success still annoying to watch 82 games of ass) and Rangers (i know they have gotten better)

I guess my point is - do i stick with Mets? do i go with Astros? Or is there a young player i could be fan of where the team doesnt suck and can make a push for the WS?

FWIW i dont know the longevity of Lindor and Co not sure if its worth riding that wagon

Hey there! Long time fan of baseball, Padres are my hometown team. I got a good grasp of the basics of the game, but I'm definitely a little confused by the terminology used to describe the playoffs. Can someone break down the playoffs format for someone who doesn't really watch sports that often? How many games are played in each match? What do the terms "Wild card" and "Clinched" mean? Finally, regardless of the odds or team loyalty, is it even possible for the Padres to win the world series this year? Thanks for your time!

I am still confused on how playoffs, the national league, the American League, and World Series works. I was looking at teams and saw teams “clinching” a playoff spot. Can someone help break this down to me?

I have never watched baseball before, but from what I see, it seems interesting and I want to watch more. I know baseball season is coming to an end. How do I figure out what to start with at this point in the season?

Hi everyone, We are visiting USA and will be in New York while there are a few games on. Which game should we attend and what exact game during the series should we preference to attend? I don’t quite understand the baseball series so is the first or last game usually the best?

Phillies v Mets 21 or 22 Sep Orioles v Yankees 24-26 Sep Pirates v Yankees 27-29 Sep

TIA

I’m am from the UK and pretty recently have gotten into watching MLB

I purchased discovery+ on Amazon prime video so I could watch the baseball games live on TNT sports

My question is, is there a reason I’m only able to see certain games live ?

For example I watched the L.A Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Game 3) live last night but I’m unable to watch the game going on right now.

Is this a thing that happens with Live Baseball or is it a thing that happens with Live American Sports or is it just a Streaming service issue.

If it’s a Streaming service issue, what’s the best service to watch American Sports (specifically Baseball)

Watching the Orioles vs Yankees game and Rutschman is in the lineup as DH. Why would they out their starting catcher at DH? To rest him? I know he has high value as a hitter but I would think his catching abilities are valuable as well.