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What kind of injury plagued Josh Beckett for the first three years of his career?
Blisters. Josh Beckett only started in 99 games in his first four seasons due to a blister on his pitching hand.
Which of these players hit the most opening-day home runs?
Frank Robinson. Frank Robinson was born in Beaumont, Texas and grew up in Oakland, California.
What Major League Baseball team won its first division title in 2008?
Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays finally reached the postseason in their 11th season of existence.
Who drove in the first run in All-Star Game history?
Lefty Gomez. Pitcher Lefty Gomez, who drove in the first run in the very first All-Star game, also set a World Series record by winning six games without a loss.
Magglio Ordonez hit a series-ending walk-off home run off of whom in the 2006 ALCS?
Huston Street. The Detroit Tigers swept the Oakland A's in the 2006 ALCS.
What is the first name of baseball's Stargell?
Willie. Hall of Famer Willie Stargell has a statue in his honor in Pittsburgh.
Who got his 2,000th MLB career hit with a single in the 7th inning against the White Sox on April 12, 2018?
Joe Mauer. Joe Mauer was on the cover for Sony's "MLB 10: The Show" and "MLB 11: The Show" video game.
Which Met won an ERA title despite winning only 9 games that season?
Craig Swan. Craig Swan was 9-6 with a 2.43 ERA in 1978.
Baseball's Matt Holliday was recruited to play football at what college?
Oklahoma State University. In 2006, the Colorado Rockies' Matt Holliday hit .326 with 34 homers and 114 RBIs, and won a Silver Slugger Award.
What is the official score of a forfeited Major League Baseball game?
9 To 0. Fan unrest caused forfeits at the Washington Senators final game in 1971 and nearly at Shea Stadium in 1973.
Who hit the first home run in World Series competition?
Jimmy Sebring. Jimmy Sebring hit the first World Series home run in 1903 for Pittsburgh.
Which was Tommy Lasorda's first MLB season as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers?
1977. As a Major League pitcher, Tommy Lasorda had an 0-4 record.
Which country did Miguel Cabrera represent at the 2013 World Baseball Classic?
Venezuela. Miguel Cabrera was born in Maracay, Venezuela in 1983.
What was Cal Ripken, Jr.'s batting average in 1982, his 1st full season with the Baltimore Orioles?
0.264. Cal Ripken, Jr. increased his batting average to .318 in 1983, his second season with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 1995, a state bill to build a new stadium was signed into law by which future Cabinet member?
Tommy Thompson. Tommy Thompson was appointed to head The Department Of Homeland Security during George W. Bush's presidency.
What World Series team in the 90's included Hershiser, Ramirez and Grissom?
Cleveland Indians. In 1991, Orel Hershiser was on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine.
Who won the 1919 World Series?
Cincinnati Reds. The Cincinnati Reds won the scandal-filled 1919 World Series that saw White Sox players such as outfielder Joe Jackson charged with conspiring to fix the outcome.
What former All-Star pitcher did the Baltimore Orioles send to Montreal for Ken Singleton?
Dave McNally. Pitcher Dave McNally retired after winning only three games for the Expos.
What team's manager won the 2000 National League Manager of the Year?
San Francisco Giants. The Giants' Dusty Baker was the NL Manager of the Year in 2000.
The 2018 NY Mets are wearing an autographed patch of what former player?
Rusty Staub. Rusty Staub played in Major League Baseball for 23 years, he died on March 29, 2018, a few days before his 74th birthday,
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