The Rookie Rundown: Sports News for Kids

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! The MLB playoffs are heating up as the Yankees and Guardians face elimination, the Dodgers take the series lead over the Braves, and the Brewers look to punch their ticket to the NLCS! We recap all the latest action from the Division Series. Plus, the Falcons dominate the Saints on Monday Night Football behind five rushing touchdowns, and we head to the ice for an NH...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! The MLB playoffs are heating up! We recap all four Division Series, including the Braves battling the Dodgers, an incredible pitching performance from Drew Rasmussen against the Yankees, and two wild finishes between the Brewers and Padres. Plus, we recap a crazy Week 4 in the NFL! The Patriots stun the undefeated Bills with an unbelievable one-handed touchdown catch...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! We recap the first round of the MLB Playoffs! We revisit Bryce Harper's costly error and the redemption home run that followed, the Yankees' dominant sweep of the Red Sox, and the Padres' and White Sox's own sweeps to punch their tickets to the next round. Plus, a thrilling Steelers-Browns finish decided by a 56-yard field goal, our picks for Sunday&#...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! The MLB playoffs are underway, and Austin Riley delivers the first big moment of the postseason — a go-ahead three-run homer to lift the Braves over the Phillies! Plus, the White Sox and Yankees both grab 1-0 series leads, with Ben Rice putting up a huge night for New York. We also recap the Broncos' wild comeback win over the Rams, the Bears' surprise victor...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! The MLB playoffs are set! We break down how the final playoff spots were decided and preview all four Wild Card Series matchups. Plus, we go through all the biggest scores and stories from NFL Week 3, including wild finishes, big performances, and some surprising results. Tune in to your favorite sports news podcast for kids! Got a Rookie Shoutout? Email us at rookie...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong joins one of the most exclusive clubs in baseball history — 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in the same season, just the 7th player ever to do it! Plus, three more teams clinch their spot in the MLB playoffs, George Lombard Jr. has an unbelievable night for the Yankees, and the Falcons bounce back in a big way behind Bijan Robinson'...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! Six teams have now clinched their spot in the MLB playoffs, with the regular season wrapping up this Sunday! Plus, a big recap of NFL Week 2, Rule School gives a refresher on what the Wild Card is, and a new Rookie Riddle! Tune in to your favorite sports news podcast for kids! Got a Rookie Shoutout? Email us at rookierundownpodcast@gmail.com Follow The Rookie Rundown...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! Josh Allen throws three touchdowns and runs for two more as the Bills open their brand-new stadium with a win over the Lions! Plus, the Dodgers clinch the NL West and set their sights on a historic third straight World Series title, the Astros hit five home runs in one game, and Trevor Story comes through with a huge go-ahead homer for the Red Sox. We also preview Su...

Welcome to The Rookie Rundown! Four teams have officially clinched their spots in the MLB playoffs, and we run through a wild night of baseball — including a walk-off inside-the-park home run for the Orioles, Pete Alonso's 300th career homer, and a record-tying 18-pitch at-bat! Plus, we recap the Chiefs' big season-opening win over the Broncos, with Patrick Mahomes back on the field and a...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! NFL Week 1 wraps up with some wild finishes — the Bears and Panthers combine for the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history, the Vikings storm back from 12 down with 29 unanswered points, and the Eagles hold off the Commanders' late two-point attempt to seal the win. Plus, Rule School breaks down the two-point conversion, baseball scores, and the new US Ope...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! Football season is officially underway! We recap the Seahawks' wild season-opening win over the Patriots and the 49ers win over the Rams. Then, Uncle Doni joins the show for a full NFL season preview: teams and players to watch, and our predictions for who's making it to the Super Bowl! Also in this episode: baseball highlights, US Open update, and Rookie Sho...

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! We preview tonight's Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots, plus tomorrow's Rams-49ers game in Australia. Frances Tiafoe pulls off an incredible comeback at the US Open, battling back from two sets down in a match that lasted almost 5 hours! Plus, Aaron Judge returns from injury, Rule School explains the Cy Young Award, and a new Rookie Riddle....

Welcome to the Rookie Rundown! Michigan needed not one, but two Hail Marys to escape a massive upset against Western Michigan — we break down the wild finish. Plus, Elly De La Cruz takes a break from the game to rescue an injured bird on the field, Ohio State and Georgia post huge blowout wins to open the college football season, and an update on the US Open as American stars Ben Shelton, Frances...

With just three weeks left in the MLB season, we check in on who's leading each division and which teams are fighting for a Wild Card spot. Plus, Adley Rutschman goes deep twice against his former team, the Braves and Phillies kick off a huge series in Philadelphia, and college football officially gets underway this weekend! Rule School breaks down the differences between college football and...

The NFL season is just one week away, and it's starting with a rematch of last year's Super Bowl — Seahawks vs. Patriots! We break down the key players to watch on both sides. Plus, an incredible robbed home run from the Orioles' Colton Cowser, the Cubs set a record with 9 home runs in one game, a new football-themed Rookie Riddle, Rule School on what a running back does, and a full ru...

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing joins the show! We talk about playing alongside stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, what it's really like catching 100 mph fastballs, his biggest moments in the majors, and winning the World Series last year. Plus, my 6-year-old son gets to ask Dalton a few questions of his own! Also in this episode: baseball highlights from S...

Chris Sale throws a complete game shutout to help the Braves sweep the Dodgers, and Jackson Chourio goes off with two home runs for the Brewers. Plus, the Little League World Series is down to its final four, Rule School breaks down what a complete game actually is, and don't miss your chance to win a copy of Max & Ollie's Guide to Baseball — enter on our Instagram, @rookierundownpodca...

MLB expert Noah Stein joins the show for round two! We revisit his bold World Series prediction from earlier this summer, break down the tight MVP races in both leagues, and talk about which teams and players to watch as the season winds down. Plus, baseball scores and highlights from last night, including a Red Sox grand slam and a huge late-inning triple from Yordan Alvarez! Tune in to your favo...

Kyle Schwarber's walk-off home run, an incredible performance from Randy Arozarena, the latest from the Little League World Series, a wild near-record field goal in NFL preseason action, plus a new Rookie Riddle and the Joke of the Day! Tune in to your favorite sports news podcast for kids! Got a Rookie Shoutout? Email us at ⁠rookierundownpodcast@gmail.com⁠ Follow The Rookie Rundown on ⁠⁠Insta...

The countdown to football is on — just 19 days until the NFL season kicks off! Plus, a walk-off win for New Jersey on Little League World Series opening day, Jacob deGrom reaches 2,000 career strikeouts, and Yordan Alvarez keeps his Triple Crown hopes alive, leading the American League in home runs, RBIs, and batting average. Rule School breaks down what it means when a team "sweeps" a s...

We cover all the MLB highlights from yesterday, including the Brewers crushing the Mariners 22-0 — the biggest win of the MLB season! Plus, the Little League World Series officially kicks off today! Rule School breaks down what a Wild Pitch is vs. a Passed Ball. Our second-ever Rookie Riddle featuring an NBA All-Star. And, don’t miss Rookie Shoutouts this Friday! Tune in to your favorite sports ne...

Tigers stadium announcer Zach Linfield joins the show to explain the job of an announcer and even demonstrate introducing a player up to bat — plus, Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez does something no player in MLB history has ever done: homering in each of his first three career at-bats! We also cover the rest of the MLB headlines and the Joke of the Day! Tune in to your favorite sports news podcast f...

The Little League World Series is almost here! We break down how kids make their way to Williamsport, which states have already qualified, and why the rules are actually a little different for young players. Plus, a full MLB standings check-in, Kyle Schwarber's league-leading 37th home run, and Rookie Shoutouts. A preview of Monday's episode too — a fun interview with the Detroit Tigers&#3...

We're debuting a brand new segment today — Rookie Riddle! Guess the mystery player from three clues before we reveal the answer. Plus, PCA and the Cubs keep rolling, the surprising Tigers push for a playoff spot after trading away their star pitcher, Junior Caminero ties for the AL home run lead, Rule School on how extra innings actually work, and a full rundown of last night's MLB action!...

MLB agent Jon Einalhori, from Apex Baseball, joins the show to explain what agents actually do for players, what the best players all have in common, and how players think about picking their next team. Plus, all the baseball highlights from yesterday, including Jacob Misiorowski getting his 200th strikeout of the season, Jacob Wilson setting a new errorless streak at shortstop, Kyle Schwarber tyi...