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1.

The Milwaukee Brewers appeared in the playoffs in 2008 for the first time since which year?
- A.
  
  1974
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1982
- D.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
C. 1982
2.

How many members of the 1994 Atlanta Braves starting rotation were still in the majors in 2008?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  One
- C.
  
  Three
- D.
  
  Four
Correct Answer
D. Four
3.

Which MLB team had Joe Girardi managed before going to the New York Yankees in 2008?
- A.
  
  Florida Marlins
- B.
  
  Colorado Rockies
- C.
  
  Tampa Bay Devil Rays
- D.
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
Correct Answer
A. Florida Marlins
4.

Who struck out nine batters in four innings of relief for the Cincinnati Reds on May 25, 2008?
- A.
  
  Aaron Harang
- B.
  
  Edinson Volquez
- C.
  
  Jeremy Affeldt
- D.
  
  Jared Burton
Correct Answer
A. Aaron Harang
5.

Which Major League player had the most home runs in 2008?
- A.
  
  Victor Martinez
- B.
  
  Carlos Zambrano
- C.
  
  Jason Kendall
- D.
  
  Andruw Jones
Correct Answer
B. Carlos Zambrano
6.

In 2008, the Atlanta Braves finished fourth for the first time since when?
- A.
  
  2002
- B.
  
  1928
- C.
  
  1980
- D.
  
  1963
Correct Answer
C. 1980
7.

Who led the American League with 50 stolen bases in 2008?
- A.
  
  Akinori Iwamura
- B.
  
  Jacoby Ellsbury
- C.
  
  Johnny Damon
- D.
  
  Chone Figgins
Correct Answer
B. Jacoby Ellsbury
8.

The Minnesota Twins' 88 wins in 2008 were the most in a non-playoff year for them since when?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1967
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  1988
Correct Answer
A. 1992
9.

Who threw 27 innings in four straight 2008 starts without surrendering a single walk?
- A.
  
  Tim Wakefield
- B.
  
  Jorge Campillo
- C.
  
  Jesse Litsch
- D.
  
  Greg Maddux
Correct Answer
C. Jesse Litsch
10.

Which Giant started 13 2008 games, from June 9 to August 15, without giving up any home runs?
- A.
  
  Barry Zito
- B.
  
  Kevin Correia
- C.
  
  Tim Lincecum
- D.
  
  Matt Cain
Correct Answer
D. Matt Cain
11.

Which of these players did the Atlanta Braves acquire before the start of 2009 spring training?
- A.
  
  Ken Griffey Jr.
- B.
  
  Pat Burrell
- C.
  
  Rafael Furcal
- D.
  
  Derek Lowe
Correct Answer
D. Derek Lowe
12.

Which National Leaguer committed three errors in a single inning in the 2008 postseason?
- A.
  
  Rafael Furcal
- B.
  
  Jason Kendall
- C.
  
  Jimmy Rollins
- D.
  
  Chase Utley
Correct Answer
A. Rafael Furcal
13.

How many starting pitchers did Cleveland use in 2008?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  Nine
- C.
  
  Seven
- D.
  
  13
Correct Answer
D. 13
14.

2008 Pirates manager John Russell was a 1982 first-round draft pick of which team?
- A.
  
  Detroit Tigers
- B.
  
  Philadelphia Phillies
- C.
  
  Boston Red Sox
- D.
  
  Seattle Mariners
Correct Answer
B. Philadelphia Phillies
15.

Who led the American League in batting average for 2008?
- A.
  
  Milton Bradley
- B.
  
  Kevin Youkilis
- C.
  
  Joe Mauer
- D.
  
  Ichiro Suzuki
Correct Answer
C. Joe Mauer
16.

2008 was the first time since which year that the postseason did not include a New York team?
- A.
  
  1982
- B.
  
  1947
- C.
  
  1988
- D.
  
  1993
Correct Answer
D. 1993
17.

Which Dodger won two 2008 games in which he threw only a single pitch?
- A.
  
  Esteban Loaiza
- B.
  
  Hiroki Kuroda
- C.
  
  Chan Ho Park
- D.
  
  Joe Beimel
Correct Answer
D. Joe Beimel
18.

Which of these pitchers had a 13-strikeout game in 2008?
- A.
  
  Randy Johnson
- B.
  
  C. C. Sabathia
- C.
  
  John Smoltz
- D.
  
  Roy Oswalt
Correct Answer
A. Randy Johnson
19.

Randy Johnson recorded which milestone in 2008?
- A.
  
  5000th Strikeout
- B.
  
  100th Complete Game
- C.
  
  300th Win
- D.
  
  1000th Game Played
Correct Answer
B. 100th Complete Game
20.

National Leaguers at which position had four hits in the 2008 All-Star Game?
- A.
  
  Shortstop
- B.
  
  Second Base
- C.
  
  Catcher
- D.
  
  Designated Hitter
Correct Answer
A. Shortstop
21.

Which player on the Hall of Fame ballot for the 15th time in 2009 failed to gain induction?
- A.
  
  Bert Blyleven
- B.
  
  Tommy John
- C.
  
  Dave Parker
- D.
  
  Jim Kaat
Correct Answer
B. Tommy John
22.

Which of these milestones did Frank Thomas reach in 2008?
- A.
  
  2500 Hits
- B.
  
  100 Stolen Bases
- C.
  
  1700 RBIs
- D.
  
  600 Home Runs
Correct Answer
C. 1700 RBIs
23.

The A's 2008 record gave them two sub-.500 seasons in a row for the first time since when?
- A.
  
  1984
- B.
  
  1963
- C.
  
  2003
- D.
  
  1998
Correct Answer
D. 1998
24.

Whose 25-game hitting streak was the longest of 2008?
- A.
  
  Ryan Howard
- B.
  
  Andruw Jones
- C.
  
  Raul Ibanez
- D.
  
  Ian Kinsler
Correct Answer
D. Ian Kinsler
25.

Which team lost a game 19-17 on August 12, 2008?
- A.
  
  Detroit Tigers
- B.
  
  Texas Rangers
- C.
  
  Washington Nationals
- D.
  
  Atlanta Braves
Correct Answer
B. Texas Rangers
26.

2008 Pirates manager John Russell once pitched to a single batter for which team?
- A.
  
  Colorado Rockies
- B.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- C.
  
  Tampa Bay Rays
- D.
  
  Cleveland Indians
Correct Answer
B. Atlanta Braves
27.

Which distinction did Los Angeles Dodger Clayton Kershaw achieve in 2008?
- A.
  
  Pitched Two No-Hitters
- B.
  
  Hit Three Grand Slams
- C.
  
  Youngest NL Player
- D.
  
  Errorless Season In The Field
Correct Answer
C. Youngest NL Player
28.

Which of these did Kosuke Fukudome do in his first Major League game?
- A.
  
  Drive In Five Runs
- B.
  
  Steal A Base
- C.
  
  Get Four Hits
- D.
  
  Hit A Home Run
Correct Answer
D. Hit A Home Run
29.

Who drove in nine runs in a 2008 regular-season game against a cross-town rival?
- A.
  
  Carlos Delgado
- B.
  
  Kosuke Fukudome
- C.
  
  Alex Rodriguez
- D.
  
  Frank Thomas
Correct Answer
A. Carlos Delgado
30.

Which pitcher had the best ERA in the National League in 2008?
- A.
  
  Johan Santana
- B.
  
  Edinson Volquez
- C.
  
  Tim Lincecum
- D.
  
  Ben Sheets
Correct Answer
A. Johan Santana

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Do You Know Aboutbaseball?

The Milwaukee Brewers appeared in the playoffs in 2008 for the first time since which year?

How many members of the 1994 Atlanta Braves starting rotation were still in the majors in 2008?

Which MLB team had Joe Girardi managed before going to the New York Yankees in 2008?

Who struck out nine batters in four innings of relief for the Cincinnati Reds on May 25, 2008?

Which Major League player had the most home runs in 2008?

In 2008, the Atlanta Braves finished fourth for the first time since when?

Who led the American League with 50 stolen bases in 2008?

The Minnesota Twins' 88 wins in 2008 were the most in a non-playoff year for them since when?

Who threw 27 innings in four straight 2008 starts without surrendering a single walk?

Which Giant started 13 2008 games, from June 9 to August 15, without giving up any home runs?

Which of these players did the Atlanta Braves acquire before the start of 2009 spring training?

Which National Leaguer committed three errors in a single inning in the 2008 postseason?

How many starting pitchers did Cleveland use in 2008?

2008 Pirates manager John Russell was a 1982 first-round draft pick of which team?

Who led the American League in batting average for 2008?

2008 was the first time since which year that the postseason did not include a New York team?

Which Dodger won two 2008 games in which he threw only a single pitch?

Which of these pitchers had a 13-strikeout game in 2008?

Randy Johnson recorded which milestone in 2008?

National Leaguers at which position had four hits in the 2008 All-Star Game?

Which player on the Hall of Fame ballot for the 15th time in 2009 failed to gain induction?

Which of these milestones did Frank Thomas reach in 2008?

The A's 2008 record gave them two sub-.500 seasons in a row for the first time since when?

Whose 25-game hitting streak was the longest of 2008?

Which team lost a game 19-17 on August 12, 2008?

2008 Pirates manager John Russell once pitched to a single batter for which team?

Which distinction did Los Angeles Dodger Clayton Kershaw achieve in 2008?

Which of these did Kosuke Fukudome do in his first Major League game?

Who drove in nine runs in a 2008 regular-season game against a cross-town rival?

Which pitcher had the best ERA in the National League in 2008?