How many straight games did umpire Bill McGowan call?

Baseball Trivia / August 31, 2024

2,541. In 1933 Bill McGowan umpired the first All-Star Game.

Who threw the first no-hitter in the history of the San Francisco Giants?

Baseball Trivia / August 30, 2024

Mike McCormick. San Francisco Giants Mike McCormick threw a no-hitter on June 12, 1959 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Who besides Rafael Palmeiro hit his 500th career home run on Mother's Day?

Baseball Trivia / August 30, 2024

Mickey Mantle. Mickey Mantle hit 536 career home runs before his retirement in 1969.

Who did the Marlins trade along with Josh Beckett in 2005?

Baseball Trivia / August 29, 2024

Mike Lowell. In 2005 the Marlins traded Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell for 2006 Rookie of the Year Hanley Ramirez and Anibal Sanchez.

Preceding the 2000 World Series, how many Series records are held by Yogi Berra?

Baseball Trivia / August 29, 2024

10. Berra holds 10 World Series records including most singles, most hits, and most games.

In what year were the bullpens added to Fenway Park?

Baseball Trivia / August 28, 2024

1940. Skyview seats were added to Fenway Park in 1946, followed the next year by lights.