MLB Just Launched a YouTube Channel for Kids, and Cal Raleigh Is Already the Star

Baseball has a new way to hook the next generation, and it starts on YouTube. MLB just announced the launch of MLB Clubhouse, a brand-new channel built specifically for young fans who want to learn about the game and their favorite players without the usual sports media stuff getting in the way.

The channel kicks off with original series spanning animation, player storytelling, highlights, and educational content. Gregg Klayman, MLB's senior vice president of product development and content strategy, put it simply: "By creating content specifically designed for kids on a platform where they are already watching, we hope to inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of baseball." That's the whole mission right there.

The Doug Out! Puts Mariners' Raleigh Front and Center

The flagship series is called "The Doug Out!" and it's MLB's first stop-motion animated baseball show. The story follows Doug and his best friend Scout as they explore the game through stories that celebrate teams and spotlight superstars. And guess who makes the cut in the debut episode? Cal Raleigh, the Mariners catcher, is getting the spotlight treatment.

Adam Reid, an Emmy Award-winning creator, developed the show with kids in mind. "We wanted to create a world that captures the humor, imagination and personalities of the game in a way that kids can immediately relate to," Reid said. New episodes roll out regularly on YouTube Kids.

More Than Just Animation

MLB Clubhouse isn't stopping with one show. The lineup includes MLB Art Club, where kids learn to draw MLB mascots and team symbols with help from an artist coach. Season 1 has 34 episodes, one per club plus four specials.

There's also No Easy Outs, which explores how top MLB and AUSL players overcame doubt and life challenges to reach the top. And Let's Play Ball serves as a one-stop shop for kids, parents, and coaches to learn baseball and softball drills and tips straight from the pros.

The MLB YouTube account generated more than 1.3 billion views and added nearly one million new subscribers in 2025. With MLB Clubhouse now in the mix, there's another way for the next generation to fall in love with the game.

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