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Justin Mears

Justin Mears is a freelance sports writer from Long Beach Island, NJ. Enjoys being frustrated by the Mets and Cowboys, reading Linwood Barclay novels, and being yelled at by his toddler son. Follow him on twitter @justinwmears

The 'Last 2B from every MLB team to make the All-Star Game' quiz 

How many of the last second basemen from every MLB franchise to make the All-Star Game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last All-Star 1B for every MLB team' quiz

How many of the last first basemen from every MLB franchise to make the All-Star Game can you name in five minutes?

Is the Mets GM hire crazy enough that it could work?

Before the New York Mets could embark upon improving a team that finished 77-85 and in fourth place in the NL East in 2018, their first order of business had to be determining the individual who would replace Sandy Alderson as the club's general manager.

The 'NLCS & ALCS MVP winners' quiz

How many of the NLCS & ALCS MVPs since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 2018 MLB all-rookie team

Whether they are blue-chip prospects or less-touted minor leaguers just trying to make a name for themselves, first-year big leaguers provide intrigue in every MLB season.

10 MLB players we may not see again after this season

1. Jose Reyes, IF, New York Mets Some of the names on this list are guys who at least potentially could secure spring training invitations next February, but Reyes does not fall into that category.

Five MLB players who made the leap in 2018 (and five who didn't)

Each offseason, all 30 MLB clubs try to outline a path for their organizations to be the last ones standing the following October. And while some teams

The 'MLB leaders in hits since 1988' quiz

How many of the MLB leaders in hits since the 1988 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 overall pick in every MLB Draft' quiz

How many of the players who were selected second in every MLB Draft since 1994 can you name in five minutes?

The '25 HRs in a season after age 35' quiz

From the 2008 to the 2019 MLB seasons, a player age 35 or older has hit 25 or more home runs in a season on 45 occasions. How many of the 45 can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

How many of the MLB teammates to hit 30 or more home runs in the 2017 season can you name in five minutes?

The '200 strikeouts with 10 or fewer wins' quiz

In the last century, a pitcher has reached the 200 K plateau while winning 10 or fewer games on just 27 occasions. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?