Major League Baseball is divided up into what two leagues? One of which includes designated hitters and one that doesn’t.
Northern and Southern League
American and National League
Eastern and Western League
Major and Minor League
Question 2/10
The MLB is made up of 30 teams, 29 of which play their home games in the United States and one which calls what city home?
Mexico City
London
Vancouver
Toronto
Question 3/10
Baseball players need to be durable, they play the most games of any major sport with how many in each regular season?
82
100
162
212
Question 4/10
Due to a boom in popularity in the early 20th century, baseball gained what long-standing nickname?
America's Pastime
America's Legacy
America's Entertainment
America's Distraction
Question 5/10
The most storied franchise in baseball history, as of 2015, what team has 27 World Series titles and 53 Hall of Famers?
Los Angeles Dodgers
New York Mets
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Question 6/10
In 2007, what San Francisco Giant hit his 756th career home run, passing Hank Aaron for the most all-time?
Mark McGwire
Sammy Sosa
Willie Mays
Barry Bonds
Question 7/10
In 2013, what team moved from the National League Central to the American League West, balancing the MLB divisions?
Seattle Mariners
Milwaukee Brewers
Houston Astros
Texas Rangers
Question 8/10
What MLB landmark and home of the Boston Red Sox is known for its 37-foot-high left field wall known as the Green Monster?
Wrigley Field
Fenway Park
Comiskey Park
Great American Ballpark
Question 9/10
What all-time MLB hits leader, nicknamed Charlie Hustle, is banned from the Hall of Fame for life because he bet on games during his playing career?
Ty Cobb
Pete Rose
Stan Musial
Cal Ripken, Jr.
Question 10/10
As legend has it, the Chicago Cubs were cursed to never win a World Series again when, in 1945, a local bar owner was asked to leave a game because what pet of his was bothering other fans?
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It’s safe to say the MLB has been around longer than you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be an expert on all things baseball. 100-plus years of history is a lot to remember. Grab a hot dog and a beer and settle in to test your MLB IQ with these trivia questions!
