1) What was installed in front of major league baseball fences in 1950?
2) Whose number 4 was the first number ever retired in major league baseball, in 1939?
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Which former Red Sox star actually hit out of order in his first plate appearance?
2) Which former Red Sox player threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 of the ALCS?
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2) Which former Red Sox player threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 of the ALCS?
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Base Ball Trivia Questions?
1) What left-handed baseball legend's statue in Baltimore mistakenly depicted him with a right-handed fielder's glove?
2) What does Yogi Berra advise you to do when you come to a fork in the road?
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2) What does Yogi Berra advise you to do when you come to a fork in the road?
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Red Sox Trivia Questions?
1) Prior to Kevin Youkilis, who was the only Red Sox first baseman to hit a home run at Fenway Park during the playoffs?
2) Who was the last Red Sox player to successfully steal home on a straight steal attempt before Ellsbury (not a double steal or suicide squeeze bunt play)?
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2) Who was the last Red Sox player to successfully steal home on a straight steal attempt before Ellsbury (not a double steal or suicide squeeze bunt play)?
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Base Ball Trivia Questions?
1) Who was Joe DiMaggio nearly traded to the Red Sox for in 1976?
2) What two Players led the National League in stolen bases every year from 1981 to 1990?
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2) What two Players led the National League in stolen bases every year from 1981 to 1990?
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Red Sox Trivia Questions?
1) Prior to 2007, when was the last time the Red Sox finished with the best record in Major League Baseball?
2) Who was the first Red Sox to win a Gold Glove award?
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2) Who was the first Red Sox to win a Gold Glove award?
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Arbitration Looms For Papelbon, Red Sox!
"Jonathan Papelbon and the Boston Red Sox have not talked about a long-term contract this offseason, the closer said, and the two sides appear to once again be headed toward salary arbitration. Papelbon, who last offseason was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time, agreed to a one-year deal for $6.25 million, more than eight times his 2008 salary of $775,000. The contract was the largest ever for a pitcher -- starter or reliever -- eligible for arbitration for the first time, and was the third-highest for any first-time eligible player, topped only by the $10 million the Phillies awarded slugger Ryan Howard in 2008 and the $7.4 million the Marlins awarded first baseman Miguel ..."
Roundup: Jays join chase for Chapman!
Toronto reported to offer left-hander $23 million.
The race for the services of heralded Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman appears to be coming down to the wire, with the Blue Jays apparently putting themselves into the thick of things with a reported $23 million offer to the 21-year-old left-hander.
The race for the services of heralded Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman appears to be coming down to the wire, with the Blue Jays apparently putting themselves into the thick of things with a reported $23 million offer to the 21-year-old left-hander.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What National League ballpark is known as the "Friendly Confines"?
2) What strikeout artist is nicknamed "The Big Unit"?
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2) What strikeout artist is nicknamed "The Big Unit"?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who was the last pitcher to record more than 20 complete games in a season for the Red Sox?
2) There have been 19 players in Red Sox history to hit for the cycle. Only one player did it twice. Who was he?
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2) There have been 19 players in Red Sox history to hit for the cycle. Only one player did it twice. Who was he?
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Spot for Lowell will emerge, Epstein says!
Rehab time to help decide if third baseman stays in Boston.
Beltre embraces shorter deal with Sox!
Newly signed third baseman ready to prove worth in Boston.
BOSTON -- The glove, the hands and the arm are all weapons that have been there at every turn for Adrian Beltre, who was formally unveiled as the new third baseman for the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
BOSTON -- The glove, the hands and the arm are all weapons that have been there at every turn for Adrian Beltre, who was formally unveiled as the new third baseman for the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who was the last player to hit a home run in his first plate appearance as a member of the Boston Red Sox?
2) The Red Sox rallied to beat the Devil Rays on September 11, 2007 after trailing by seven runs. It was Boston's largest comeback since 2000, when they also overcame a seven run deficit. Who was their opponent in that game?
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2) The Red Sox rallied to beat the Devil Rays on September 11, 2007 after trailing by seven runs. It was Boston's largest comeback since 2000, when they also overcame a seven run deficit. Who was their opponent in that game?
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Friday, January 8, 2010
With Holliday signed, focus turns to Pujols!
Cards first baseman could hit open market after '11 season.
Beltre Boston-bound with deal complete!
Red Sox set to introduce third baseman Friday at Fenway.
BOSTON -- The Red Sox officially signed free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre following a Thursday physical and introduced him at a Fenway Park news conference on Friday morning.
BOSTON -- The Red Sox officially signed free-agent third baseman Adrian Beltre following a Thursday physical and introduced him at a Fenway Park news conference on Friday morning.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) Who was the only major leaguer to play at least 500 games with each of four teams - Houston, Montréal, New York and Detroit?
2) Who returned from a stint in Japan to pound 51 home runs in 1990?
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2) Who returned from a stint in Japan to pound 51 home runs in 1990?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Prior to Pawtucket, where was Boston's Triple-A minor league club located?
2) Prior to Mike Lowell, who was the last Red Sox third baseman with more than 100 RBIs in a season?
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2) Prior to Mike Lowell, who was the last Red Sox third baseman with more than 100 RBIs in a season?
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What clan consisting of Ray, Bob and Bret became the first three-generation family to play major league baseball?
2) Who set a major league record for the fewest errors by a shortstop, with three in 1990?
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2) Who set a major league record for the fewest errors by a shortstop, with three in 1990?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who was the first player to hit a ball over the left field wall, now known as the Green Monster, at Fenway Park?
2) Who is the career leader in pinch hits for the Red Sox?
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2) Who is the career leader in pinch hits for the Red Sox?
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Big Unit officially ends 22-year career!
Left-hander won 303 games, is second all-time in K's.
Asked to describe his sporting legacy, Randy Johnson spoke with a rhythm that matched one of his familiar pitching sequences.
Asked to describe his sporting legacy, Randy Johnson spoke with a rhythm that matched one of his familiar pitching sequences.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What former Negro League player is the only pitcher in the Hall of Fame with a losing major league record?
2) Who was the only pitcher to lead the National League in strikeouts three times during the 1980s?
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2) Who was the only pitcher to lead the National League in strikeouts three times during the 1980s?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) In 2003 the Red Sox added seats atop the Green Monster. How many Green Monster seats are there?
2) Who was the Red Sox' opponent the last time Fenway Park was not sold out?
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2) Who was the Red Sox' opponent the last time Fenway Park was not sold out?
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What former Giants star is the godfather of Barry Bonds?
2) What governor was on hand at home plate to greet Hank Aaron when he broke Babes Ruth's home run record?
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2) What governor was on hand at home plate to greet Hank Aaron when he broke Babes Ruth's home run record?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who was the last Red Sox pitcher to play a position in the field?
2) Who is the career leader in games pitched for the Red Sox?
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2) Who is the career leader in games pitched for the Red Sox?
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Monday, January 4, 2010
Red Sox extend player development contract with Lowell Spinners through 2012!
BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox and Lowell (MA) Spinners today announced the extension of their Player Development Contract (PDC) for an additional two years. The extension keeps the Red Sox New York-Penn League Short-Season Single-A affiliate in Lowell through the 2012 season.
Alomar's Hall pass anything but certain!
Despite stellar career, off-field incidents may stand in way.
Roberto Alomar sounded great on the telephone from Tampa, Fla. His voice was healthy and clear.
Roberto Alomar sounded great on the telephone from Tampa, Fla. His voice was healthy and clear.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What establishments were 90 percent of the viewers watching the first televised World Series from?
2) What did Babe Ruth, Rogers, Hornsby, Ted Williams and Willie Mays all do in their first major league at-bats?
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2) What did Babe Ruth, Rogers, Hornsby, Ted Williams and Willie Mays all do in their first major league at-bats?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) In team history, 44 people have managed the Red Sox. Which manager won the most total games during his career with Boston?
2) Who was the first Red Sox to ever play in an All-Star game?
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2) Who was the first Red Sox to ever play in an All-Star game?
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Seeing 2010: Storylines abound in new year!
Setting the stage with 10 stories to watch in coming season.
Encarnacion suffers minor facial burns!
Fireworks accident sends third baseman to hospital.
Blue Jays third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was discharged from a Miami hospital Saturday after suffering first- and second-degree burns to his face when he was hit by fireworks during a New Year's celebration in his native Dominican Republic, according to a report by ESPNdeportes.com.
Blue Jays third baseman Edwin Encarnacion was discharged from a Miami hospital Saturday after suffering first- and second-degree burns to his face when he was hit by fireworks during a New Year's celebration in his native Dominican Republic, according to a report by ESPNdeportes.com.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What Beantowner is second only to Pete Rose in total major league baseball games played?
2) What's the most home runs hit by one player in a single major league game?
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2) What's the most home runs hit by one player in a single major league game?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who appeared in a club-record 22 Opening Day starting lineups during his Red Sox career?
2) Dustin Pedroia became the fourth Red Sox rookie in 50 years to have a five-hit game. Name the three others.
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2) Dustin Pedroia became the fourth Red Sox rookie in 50 years to have a five-hit game. Name the three others.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
New year means baseball season is close!
Big names in new cities, intriguing matchups highlight '10
It's the first month of the new year and the holiday season has yielded to the Halladay season. Spring baseball will soon be upon us.
It's the first month of the new year and the holiday season has yielded to the Halladay season. Spring baseball will soon be upon us.
BaseBall Trivia Questions?
1) What explosive base-stealer took a $2.75 million pay cut to play for the Kansas City Royals, in 1995?
2) What major league baseball team was forced to endure a 20-day road trip in 1996?
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2) What major league baseball team was forced to endure a 20-day road trip in 1996?
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Red Sox Trivia ?
1) Who has the longest hitting streak in Red Sox history?
2) Who was the last Red Sox rookie pitcher to win at least 10 games in a season?
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2) Who was the last Red Sox rookie pitcher to win at least 10 games in a season?
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