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Who won the American League Cy Young Award in 1980?

Steve Stone. Stone became the color commentator for the Chicago Cubs on WGN television. In 1980, Stone went 25-7 for Baltimore.

In a famous game in the summer of 1984, Ryne Sandberg hit two crucial late-inning home runs for the Chicago Cubs, against the famed reliever Bruce Sutter of the St. Louis Cardinals. In that same game, who also hit for the cycle?

Willie McGee. McGee got the double for the cycle, after Sandberg hit the first of his two legendary home runs. Sandberg would go on to win the MVP that season. McGee would get his MVP the following year.

Which of the following pitchers, was the last to throw 10 shutouts in a season?

John Tudor. Tudor posted an incredible 10 shutouts for the Cardinals in 1985, after beginning the season a dismal 1-7. He would lose the Cy Young award to a young, more dominating, Dwight Gooden (who himself pitched 8 shutouts the same season). Koufax threw 11 in 1963, and Gibson threw 13 with the Cardinals in 1968.

Who was the first pitcher to strike out 7 batters in the first two innings of a game?

Darren Driefort. On May 22, 2003, Driefort struck out the side in the first inning; in the second inning, he struck out 4 batters, with one batter reaching first base safely, on a wild pitch on strike three.

Which of the following had won the Triple Crown Award in their career?

Joe Medwick. Joe 'Ducky' Medwick won the triple crown with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1937. The other 3 San Francisco Giants stars, never hit the Triple.

Who threw the ball to home plate, when Francisco Cabrera singled to win the 1991 National League Championship Series, for the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Barry Bonds. Bonds made a solid throw, and the runner had a good jump off the bat, and it was a bang-bang play at the plate.

In the 1991 National League Championship Series, who scored the winning run on a Francisco Cabrera single to left, for the Atlanta Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Sid Bream. Bream got a great jump off the bat. Yes, Bream was slow, but Bonds made a solid throw, and it still couldn't beat him the winning run.

What player broke up no-hitters for Nolan Ryan and Kirk McCaskill in 1989?

Nelson Liriano. Liriano broke up Ryan's potential sixth no-hitter while pitching for the Rangers, and McCaskill's first with the Angels, all within the same week. Liriano played for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Which of the following 2003 managers, won a season MVP Award as a player?

Joe Torre. Torre won the MVP award for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971, with a .353 average, and a fine season with the glove.

Who was the first Chicago White Sox player to win a American League season home run title?

Bill Melton. The 3rd baseman Melton, won his title with 33 home runs in 1971.

Who made a diving catch from center field, to close a no-hitter for Juan Nieves in 1987?

Robin Yount. Yount made this catch after moving from shortstop to play center field for the Milwaukee Brewers. Nieves was glad for the change. Nieves only pitched 3 seasons in his career.

What player in 1996, hit for the cycle in order of single, double, triple, and home run?

John Mabry. Mabry did this on May 18, 1996, for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was only the fifth player in history to do this. His triple was one of two that he hit all season.

Whose shoes were famous for their having or not having, shoe polish on them in October 1969?

Cleon Jones. Historians considered the shoe-polish controversy, a turning point in the 1969 Miracle Mets World Series run. When they found shoe polish on the ball, it was ruled the Jones had been hit by the pitch, and he took first base. The Mets won the Series against the Orioles 4 games to 1.

Who was the first pitcher to throw a ONE-HITTER, while striking out 20 batters in the game?

Kerry Wood. Two batters reached base in the game for the Astros against the Cubs' Kerry Wood. He hit Craig Biggio, and Ricky Guttierez had a poorly hit bloop single. This was Kerry Wood's fifth major league start.

Who won the American League season MVP Award in 1960?

Roger Maris. Few people recall that Maris was the A.L.'s MVP in 1960, with 39 home runs and 112 RBIs. He edged out Mantle. The following season, Maris broke the Babe's record by hitting 61 home runs.