1. a home run
   a catch
2. a no-hitter
   a grand slam

The first no-hitter recognized by MLB was thrown by Joe Borden in 1875. Strangely, Borden only played two seasons of professional baseball.

1. run the bases
   admire it
2. set your bat down
   touch home plate

Around 1920, a new era of baseball started where more home runs were hit than ever. It became known as the live-ball era.

1. the pitcher's mound
   first base
2. second base
   third base

In the earliest years of baseball, a pitcher's box was used over a mound. The box allowed pitchers to throw a run-up pitch, where they ran forward before releasing the ball.

1. in or near the on-deck circle
   the on-deck circle
2. the dugout
   anywhere

One of the greatest batters of all-time was Pete Rose, who holds the record for most career hits. Rose's reputation took a hit itself when he was involved in a gambling scandal which has kept him out of the Hall of Fame.

1. hit the ball
   hit a home run
2. hit a ground ball
   bunt

Traditionally, sacrifice bunts have been used to get runners closer to home plate. However, in MLB, this play results in an out 96% of the time.

1. catches a fly ball
   makes an error
2. stops a home run
   throws the ball home

No player committed more errors during their career than Herman Long. Playing from 1889 until 1904, he averaged over one error a game.

1. get a hotdog
   bow
2. sing
   remove your hat

The national anthem has become a source of conflict in the NFL. Players have been using it as a way to protest against social injustice, while management believes the protests are turning fans away.

1. kids
   home fans
2. away fans
   no fans

The Oakland Athletics share their stadium, the second largest in MLB, with the Raiders of the NFL. The stadium has a 55,945 seating capacity. The Raiders, however, are en route to Las Vegas.

1. vendors
   ticket collectors
2. ticket sellers
   security

Food is a tradition at baseball games. Popular foods include hotdogs, peanuts and Cracker Jacks.

1. steal them
   get a pair yourself
2. leave them alone
   make fun of them

Baseball is full of strange superstitions. One of the strangest comes from Jason Giambi, who believed that wearing a gold thong helped him get out of a hitting slump.

1. a glove
   a bat
2. a base
   pitching signs

Catchers are often in charge of deciding what pitch is going to be thrown. The pitcher can, of course, wave the catcher off if he thinks another pitch would be better.

1. swing
   steal
2. bunt
   warm up

No player was walked more during their career than Barry Bonds. From his debut in 1986 until his retirement in 2007, Bonds was walked 2,558 times.

1. the shortstop
   the outfielders
2. the designated hitter
   a rookie

Most baseball players make their way through the minor leagues before they make their MLB debut. Some players spend years in the minors before finally getting their shot.

1. the manager
   the relief pitcher
2. the catcher
   the umpire

Over the years, the Yankees had some of the greatest managers in the history of baseball. Arguably the greatest was Joe McCarthy, who holds the MLB record for highest winning percentage by a manager.

1. home plate
   a bat
2. the chalk
   wet grass

The baseline from one base to another is the same distance for all bases, making a perfect square. In MLB, the baseline is 90 feet between bases.

1. first
   last
2. early
   when the game is over

The greatest comeback in MLB history is 12 runs. The last time it was accomplished was in 2001 by the Cleveland Indians.

1. enthusiastic
   pessimist
2. cheering
   quiet

The largest win in modern MLB history was set by the Rangers in 2007 against the Orioles. The final score of the game was 30-3.

1. profanity
   ball
2. watch out
   hot dog

During game 5 of the 1959 World Series, 92,706 screaming fans showed up to watch the White Sox play the Dodgers. This is still the largest World Series attendance on record.

1. the bathroom
   elevators
2. sunglasses
   cellphones

In Colorado, fans support their baseball team. In fact, the Rockies hold the single-season home attendance record, as an average of 55,000 fans came to their games in 1993.

1. on your lap
   their own seat
2. they should stand
   you should not bring small children

The MLB has no specific rules on whether children under 1 or 2 years old need their own tickets. However, it's generally accepted that if a child is small enough and does not have their own ticket, they should sit on your lap.

1. run
   touch first base
2. try to not get tagged
   throw the bat

Barry Bonds holds the home run record for a career in the majors. However, his association with steroids has led many to question if he deserves the record.

1. if your team's good
   if your team sucks
2. if you have a point
   if you dislike the other team

The 1916 Philadelphia Athletics recorded the least amount of wins in modern MLB history with 36. They finished 54 and a half games behind first place.

1. baseball
   cooking
2. problems
   anything

There is one fan base that certainly enjoys talking about their team. That's the Yankees, but it makes sense considering the team has won 27 World Series titles.

1. center fielder
   left fielder
2. right fielder
   anyone

The best outfielders are able to snag the ball before it goes over the fence for a home run. Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the best at this, which is one reason he won ten Gold Glove Awards during his career.

1. go to the locker room
   leave the stadium
2. stay in the dugout
   stay on the field

Nolan Ryan was one pitcher who was rarely pulled from a game. That's one reason he holds the career strikeouts record.

1. the catcher
   the pitcher
2. the first baseman
   any umpire

Catchers are seen as the brains of the defense. They are primarily responsible for communicating with the pitcher and protecting home plate.

1. get up and cheer
   go get a drink
2. stay in your seat
   go to the bathroom

One of the greatest batters to ever step in the batter's box was Hank Aaron. He set the home run record before the steroid era began in baseball.

1. You suck!
   What's the call?
2. Good call!
   That's a terrible call!

When baseball started, only one umpire called a game. The single umpire stood behind home plate, where he made judgement calls.

1. hit the ball
   place defense
2. throw fastballs
   steal bases

Rickey Henderson holds the MLB record for stolen bases. He was also the AL stolen base leader for 12 seasons.

1. first
   second
2. third
   home

In 1887, Hugh Nicol stole 138 bases during the season. That's still an MLB record.

1. when you're way behind
   in the ninth inning
2. in the first inning
   in extra innings

Lou Brock is second behind Rickey Henderson for stolen bases. However, Brock has nearly 500 fewer stolen bases than Henderson.

1. the outfield
   the infield
2. near the dugout
   the bullpen

Therapists view a game of catch as a good form of relationship building between parents and children. It not only connects the two participants but also builds a child's self-worth.

1. clap
   the wave
2. hold signs
   scream

Baseball is full of fan traditions, like singing "Sweet Caroline" at Fenway Park. However, recently, "The Wave" has been deemed distracting by many fans and owners. It still has its defenders, though.

1. the home team
   the away team
2. any team not on the field
   any team at all

Dodgers Stadium is the largest stadium in MLB. It holds 56,000 cheering fans.

1. a loss
   an error
2. a strikeout
   a bad call

Not all MLB records are positive ones. For example, Reggie Jackson holds the career strikeout record with 2,597 strikeouts.