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Who were the first players to be selected season co-MVPs?

Wilie Stargell and Keith Hernandez. Stargell of the Pirates and Hernandez of the Cardinals were co-MVPs in 1977.

What player got two hits for two different teams, in two different cities on the same day?

Joel Youngblood. Youngblood was traded by the Mets to the Expos on August 4, 1982. After the Mets' day game he flew to Philadelphia who were hosting the Expos for a night game.

In 1982, this pitcher set a record for hurling 269 and a third innings without giving up a home run. Who is he?

Greg Minton. Minton of the Giants did this in 1982.

In 1984, which of the following players set a record for hitting into 36 double-plays in a season?

Jim Rice. Rice of the Red Sox set this record that he isn't too proud of.

Who was the first pitcher to strike out 100 batters per season for 20 consecutive seasons?

Don Sutton. Sutton while playing for the Angels in 1985 accomplished this feat.

What brothers were the first to face each other as rookie starting pitchers?

Maddux. Greg and Mike Maddux pitched against each other on September 29, 1986, when the Cubs beat the Phillies 8-3.

Who was the first rookie pitcher to hurl two complete game wins in a League Championship Series?

Tim Wakefield. Wakefield accomplished this feat pitching for the Pirates in 1992.

Who was the first pitcher to have 300 career victories and it took him 20 years to do it?

Don Sutton. Sutton had won only 20 games in a year one time in his career. He hit this milestone with the Angels in 1986.

What rookie was the first to have a 34 game hitting streak?

Benito Santiago. Santiago of the San Diego Padres did this in 1987.

What player was the first to play an entire year for a pennant winner, every game at one position, and never hit a home run?

Pete Rose. Rose who played first base for the Reds did this in 1983. He was never known for his power.