#541

Which closer was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2025?

(a) Francisco Rodriguez

(b) Joe Nathan

(c) Billy Wagner

(d) Jonathan Papelbon

Explanation: Billy Wagner was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2025.

#542

Who led the majors in Home Runs in 2025?

(a) Aaron Judge

(b) Shohei Ohtani

(c) Cal Raleigh

(d) Kyle Schwarber

Explanation: Cal Raleigh led the league with 60 home runs.

#543

Which team did the Dodgers defeat in the 2025 World Series?

(a) New York Yankees

(b) Houston Astros

(c) Toronto Blue Jays

(d) Baltimore Orioles

Explanation: The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series.

#544

How many games did the 2025 World Series last?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 6

(d) 7

Explanation: The series went to a deciding Game 7.

#545

Which unique tiebreaker determined the winner of the 2025 All-Star Game?

(a) Extra Innings

(b) Penalty Kicks

(c) Home Run Swing-off

(d) Coin Toss

Explanation: The game was decided by a Home Run Swing-off after being tied.

#546

Who was the AL Manager of the Year in 2025?

(a) Kevin Cash

(b) Stephen Vogt

(c) Brandon Hyde

(d) Scott Servais

Explanation: Stephen Vogt of the Guardians was named AL Manager of the Year.

#547

Who was the NL Manager of the Year in 2025?

(a) Dave Roberts

(b) Pat Murphy

(c) Brian Snitker

(d) Rob Thomson

Explanation: Pat Murphy of the Brewers was named NL Manager of the Year.

#548

Where did the 2025 MLB season officially begin?

(a) Seoul

(b) London

(c) Tokyo

(d) Mexico City

Explanation: The 2025 season began with series in Tokyo.

#549

Which player hit 55 home runs in 2025?

(a) Aaron Judge

(b) Shohei Ohtani

(c) Juan Soto

(d) Yordan Alvarez

Explanation: Shohei Ohtani hit 55 home runs during the season.

#550

Which pitcher had the most strikeouts in the 2025 season?

(a) Spencer Strider

(b) Garrett Crochet

(c) Tarik Skubal

(d) Corbin Burnes

Explanation: Garrett Crochet led the league with 255 strikeouts.

#551

Which relief pitcher announced his retirement in November 2025?

(a) Kenley Jansen

(b) Erik Swanson

(c) Craig Kimbrel

(d) Aroldis Chapman

Explanation: Erik Swanson announced his retirement in November 2025.

#552

What new technology was used in the 2025 All-Star Game?

(a) Laser Strike Zone

(b) ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) Challenge System

(c) Robot Umpires

(d) Smart Bats

Explanation: The ABS challenge system was used for the first time in the All-Star Game.

#553

Which player retired in May 2025 after a long career with the Rays and Giants?

(a) Evan Longoria

(b) Brandon Crawford

(c) Andrew McCutchen

(d) Joey Votto

Explanation: Evan Longoria announced his retirement in May 2025.

#554

How many innings did Game 7 of the 2025 World Series go?

(a) 9

(b) 10

(c) 11

(d) 12

Explanation: The deciding Game 7 went to 11 innings.

#555

Which player was inducted into the Hall of Fame via the Era Committee in 2025?

(a) Dick Allen

(b) Steve Garvey

(c) Lou Whitaker

(d) Don Mattingly

Explanation: Dick Allen was inducted by the Classic Baseball Era Committee.

#556

Which team finished with the best record in the AL East in 2025?

(a) Baltimore Orioles

(b) Toronto Blue Jays

(c) New York Yankees

(d) Tampa Bay Rays

Explanation: The Blue Jays finished atop the AL East (tied with Yankees on wins but listed first/won division).

#557

Which pitcher won the 2025 NL Cy Young with the Pittsburgh Pirates?

(a) Mitch Keller

(b) Paul Skenes

(c) Jared Jones

(d) David Bednar

Explanation: Paul Skenes won the award with the Pirates.

#558

Who had the most RBI in the American League in 2025?

(a) Juan Soto

(b) Aaron Judge

(c) Jose Ramirez

(d) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Explanation: Aaron Judge was a primary offensive leader and MVP winner.

#559

Which stadium hosted the 2025 Home Run Derby?

(a) Citizens Bank Park

(b) Rogers Centre

(c) Truist Park

(d) Wrigley Field

Explanation: Truist Park in Atlanta hosted the event.

#560

Who was the winning manager of the 2025 World Series?