Major League Mix

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1. Which manager took the Chicago Cubs to the postseason in 2008? Casey Stengel Joe Torre Tom Lasorda Lou Piniella

2. In 2008, where did the Los Angeles Dodgers play their home games? Dodger Stadium Ebbets Field AT&T Field Fenway Park

3. In the 1999 and 2000 seasons, which Boston Red Sox player won two consecutive batting titles? Nomar Garciaparra Roger Clemens Johnny Bench Mike Piazza

4. There was only one non-manager/baseball executive voted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Who was this pitcher? Reggie Jackson George Brett Goose Gossage Mike Schmidt

5. Which of these Hall of Famers never pitched in his career? Don Larsen Babe Ruth Tony Gwynn Cy Young

6. In the 1940s, the state of New York had how many teams playing in Major League Baseball? 1 3 4 2

7. Which of these teams did not make it to the postseason in 2008? Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Brewers Boston Red Sox Washington Nationals

8. The immortal Babe Ruth was the first player in history to hit 600 home runs. Who was the second? Willie Mays Greg Pinchbeck Hank Aaron David Ortiz

9. The Rookie of the Year Award began in 1947, and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was the first Major League player to win the award. Which of the following never won the Rookie of the Year Award? Derek Jeter Mike Piazza Tim Salmon Cy Young

10. If a player really wanted to be recognized, then hitting some World Series home runs as the world watches would do the trick. Which of the following hit 18 World Series home runs in his career? Ernie Banks Mickey Mantle Ryne Sandberg Bob Gibson