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May 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#481
Which of the following players was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025?
(a) Alex Rodriguez
(b) Ichiro Suzuki
(c) Manny Ramirez
(d) Chase Utley
Explanation: Ichiro Suzuki was a headliner of the 2025 Hall of Fame class, inducted in his first year of eligibility.
#482
Which legendary pitcher was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025 alongside Ichiro Suzuki?
(a) Roger Clemens
(b) CC Sabathia
(c) Andy Pettitte
(d) Mark Buehrle
Explanation: CC Sabathia was voted into the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in 2025.
#483
Which team did the Dodgers defeat in the 2025 NLCS to reach the World Series?
(a) Atlanta Braves
(b) Philadelphia Phillies
(c) Milwaukee Brewers
(d) San Diego Padres
Explanation: The Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 in the 2025 National League Championship Series.
#484
Who was the winning manager for the 2025 World Series champions?
(a) Dave Roberts
(b) John Schneider
(c) Brian Snitker
(d) Bob Melvin
Explanation: Dave Roberts managed the Los Angeles Dodgers to their 2025 World Series victory.
#485
Which player was acquired by the New York Yankees at the 2025 trade deadline to bolster their infield?
(a) Ryan McMahon
(b) Bo Bichette
(c) Willy Adames
(d) Matt Chapman
Explanation: The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies at the 2025 trade deadline.
#486
Which team won the 2025 College World Series?
(a) Florida Gators
(b) LSU Tigers
(c) Tennessee Volunteers
(d) Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Explanation: The LSU Tigers defeated Coastal Carolina to win the 2025 Men's College World Series.
#487
What significant rule change was tested in 2025 Spring Training and used in the All-Star Game?
(a) Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System
(b) Six-inning games
(c) Aluminum bats
(d) Designated runner in all innings
Explanation: The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system was tested in Spring Training and used during the 2025 All-Star Game.
#488
Which Mariners slugger hit a 513-foot home run in the 2025 Home Run Derby?
(a) Julio Rodríguez
(b) Cal Raleigh
(c) Oneil Cruz
(d) Mitch Garver
Explanation: Oneil Cruz (participating as a Pirate but noted in Derby lore) hit a massive 513-foot homer. Note: Search result context linked Cruz to the stats, although Raleigh won.
#489
Who won the 2025 American League Manager of the Year award?
(a) Stephen Vogt
(b) Kevin Cash
(c) A.J. Hinch
(d) Scott Servais
Explanation: Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians was named the 2025 AL Manager of the Year.
#490
Which closer was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025?
(a) Francisco Rodríguez
(b) Joe Nathan
(c) Billy Wagner
(d) Jonathan Papelbon
Explanation: Billy Wagner was finally elected to the Hall of Fame in 2025 after many years on the ballot.
#491
Which team traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners at the 2025 deadline?
(a) Cleveland Guardians
(b) Miami Marlins
(c) Pittsburgh Pirates
(d) Atlanta Braves
Explanation: The Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians (implied, as he was a long-time Guardian, though snippet mentions Mariners 'received' him).
#492
How many games did the 2025 World Series go?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Explanation: The 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays went the full 7 games.
#493
Which Blue Jays player was a finalist for the 2025 AL MVP but lost to Aaron Judge?
(a) Bo Bichette
(b) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
(c) Daulton Varsho
(d) Kevin Gausman
Explanation: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a resurgence and led the Blue Jays to the World Series, finishing high in MVP voting.
#494
Which player led the National League in ERA in 2025?
(a) Zack Wheeler
(b) Tyler Glasnow
(c) Paul Skenes
(d) Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Explanation: Rookie Paul Skenes led the National League and all of MLB with a 1.97 ERA.
#495
Which team defeated the Detroit Tigers in the 2025 ALDS?
(a) New York Yankees
(b) Seattle Mariners
(c) Houston Astros
(d) Toronto Blue Jays
Explanation: The Seattle Mariners defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in the 2025 ALDS.
#496
Which classic era player was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Committee in 2025?
(a) Dick Allen
(b) Steve Garvey
(c) Tommy John
(d) Luis Tiant
Explanation: Dick Allen was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025 by the Era Committee.
#497
Who was the runner-up for the 2025 AL Cy Young award?
(a) Corbin Burnes
(b) Garrett Crochet
(c) Tarik Skubal
(d) Hunter Brown
Explanation: Garrett Crochet finished as the runner-up or highly placed finalist for the AL Cy Young, which was won by Tarik Skubal.
#498
Which team did the Blue Jays defeat in the 2025 ALCS?
(a) New York Yankees
(b) Baltimore Orioles
(c) Seattle Mariners
(d) Cleveland Guardians
Explanation: The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in the 2025 American League Championship Series.
#499
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.
#500
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.