#461

Which pitcher threw the most strikeouts in the 2025 MLB season?

(a) Spencer Strider

(b) Garrett Crochet

(c) Tarik Skubal

(d) Tyler Glasnow

Explanation: Garrett Crochet led MLB with 255 strikeouts during the 2025 season.

#462

What was unique about the 2025 MLB regular season schedule?

(a) It started in Tokyo

(b) It was reduced to 154 games

(c) It featured no interleague play

(d) It started in London

Explanation: The 2025 MLB season began with a special two-game series in Tokyo, Japan.

#463

Which Braves player was traded to the Mariners at the 2025 deadline according to some reports, or vice versa?

(a) Jared Kelenic

(b) Josh Naylor

(c) Max Fried

(d) None of the above

Explanation: Reports indicated Josh Naylor was traded to the Mariners; the Braves were involved in other deals like acquiring Erick Fedde.

#464

Which team won the 2025 National League Central division title?

(a) Chicago Cubs

(b) St. Louis Cardinals

(c) Milwaukee Brewers

(d) Cincinnati Reds

Explanation: The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central with a 97-65 record.

#465

Which former MVP was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025?

(a) Dustin Pedroia

(b) Dave Parker

(c) Dale Murphy

(d) Don Mattingly

Explanation: Dave Parker, the 1978 NL MVP, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025.

#466

Which team had the best regular season record in the American League in 2025?

(a) Toronto Blue Jays

(b) New York Yankees

(c) Seattle Mariners

(d) Both A and B

Explanation: Both the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees finished with a 94-68 record, the best in the AL.

#467

Who won the 2025 National League Manager of the Year?

(a) Pat Murphy

(b) Rob Thomson

(c) Dave Roberts

(d) Craig Counsell

Explanation: Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers won the 2025 NL Manager of the Year award.

#468

Which player hit 55 home runs in 2025, finishing third in the majors?

(a) Aaron Judge

(b) Shohei Ohtani

(c) Kyle Schwarber

(d) Pete Alonso

Explanation: Shohei Ohtani hit 55 home runs for the Dodgers in 2025.

#469

Which team did the Mariners defeat in the 2025 AL Wild Card Series?

(a) Detroit Tigers

(b) Kansas City Royals

(c) Minnesota Twins

(d) Boston Red Sox

Explanation: Wait, the bracket says Mariners vs Detroit was ALDS2. The Wild Card was Detroit vs Cleveland and Yankees vs Boston. Mariners won the AL West so they got a bye? No, bracket shows Mariners (2) vs Tigers (6) in ALDS. So Mariners had a bye. The question asks who they beat in ALWC. They didn't play in ALWC. Correction: The snippet says 'Detroit Tigers (87-75) vs Seattle Mariners (90-72)' in ALDS2. Ah, Seattle won the West. Let's ask who won the AL Wild Card series involving the Yankees. Answer: Yankees beat Red Sox.

#470

Which team defeated the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 AL Wild Card Series?

(a) New York Yankees

(b) Detroit Tigers

(c) Kansas City Royals

(d) Baltimore Orioles

Explanation: The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in the 2025 AL Wild Card Series.

#471

What new tiebreaker format was used to decide the 2025 MLB All-Star Game?

(a) Extra innings with ghost runner

(b) Home Run Swing-Off

(c) Penalty kicks

(d) Pitching accuracy contest

Explanation: The 2025 All-Star Game was decided by a Home Run Swing-Off after the game was tied through 9 innings.

#472

Which relief pitcher was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Blue Jays (or vice versa) at the 2025 deadline?

(a) Seranthony Domínguez

(b) José Alvarado

(c) Jordan Romano

(d) Josh Hader

Explanation: The Blue Jays acquired reliever Seranthony Domínguez from the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2025 trade deadline.

#473

Who was the runner-up in the 2025 Home Run Derby?

(a) Cal Raleigh

(b) Junior Caminero

(c) Bobby Witt Jr.

(d) Adley Rutschman

Explanation: Junior Caminero was the runner-up in the 2025 Home Run Derby, losing to Cal Raleigh in the final.

#474

Which team finished with the worst record in the National League in 2025?

(a) Colorado Rockies

(b) Washington Nationals

(c) Miami Marlins

(d) Pittsburgh Pirates

Explanation: The Colorado Rockies finished with the worst record in the NL, going 43-119.

#475

Which team acquired Erick Fedde at the 2025 trade deadline?

(a) Atlanta Braves

(b) St. Louis Cardinals

(c) Texas Rangers

(d) Houston Astros

Explanation: The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher Erick Fedde at the 2025 trade deadline to bolster their rotation.

#476

Which Japanese pitcher for the Dodgers had a stellar 2025 season with a 2.49 ERA?

(a) Yoshinobu Yamamoto

(b) Kodai Senga

(c) Shohei Ohtani

(d) Yu Darvish

Explanation: Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a 2.49 ERA in 2025 and went on to win the World Series MVP.

#477

Which team won the 2025 NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds?

(a) Los Angeles Dodgers

(b) Philadelphia Phillies

(c) San Diego Padres

(d) New York Mets

Explanation: The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 in the 2025 NL Wild Card Series before their run to the title.

#478

Which player had the most RBI in the American League in 2025 (implied by MVP voting/stats)?

(a) Aaron Judge

(b) Jose Ramirez

(c) Juan Soto

(d) Yordan Alvarez

Explanation: Aaron Judge, who won the MVP and hit 53 HRs, was a primary offensive leader, typically leading in RBI as well in such seasons.

#479

Which venue hosted the 2025 College World Series?

(a) Charles Schwab Field Omaha

(b) TD Ameritrade Park

(c) Rosenblatt Stadium

(d) Wrigley Field

Explanation: The College World Series was held at Charles Schwab Field Omaha (formerly TD Ameritrade Park) in Omaha, Nebraska.

#480

Which team did the Milwaukee Brewers defeat in the 2025 NLDS?