Baltimore Orioles Trivia

Baltimore Orioles trivia explores the history, personalities, and memorable moments of the American League club based in Baltimore. As a Major League Baseball team competing in the AL East, the Orioles offer plenty of material for fans seeking easy, funny, family-friendly, and challenging questions alike.

Easy Baltimore Orioles Trivia

12 questions

These easy Baltimore Orioles trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

Question 1
What city are the Baltimore Orioles based in?
Answer: Baltimore
The Orioles are based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Question 2
The Baltimore Orioles play in which baseball league?
1. A.NBA
2. B.WNBA
3. C.NFL
4. D.MLB
Answer: Major League Baseball
The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team.
Question 3
Are the Orioles part of the American League or the National League?
Answer: American League
Baltimore competes in the American League.
Question 4
Which division do the Orioles play in?
1. A.AL Central
2. B.NL East
3. C.AL West
4. D.AL East
Answer: AL East
The Orioles are members of the AL East Division.
Question 5
What is the name of the Orioles' home ballpark?
Answer: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The Orioles play their home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Question 6
What bird-themed name does Baltimore's MLB team use?
1. A.Ravens
2. B.Eagles
3. C.Falcons
4. D.Orioles
Answer: Orioles
The team name is the Orioles.
Question 7
In what year did the franchise move to Baltimore?
Answer: 1954
The Orioles moved to Baltimore in 1954.
Question 8
Before becoming the Baltimore Orioles, what was the franchise called?
Answer: St. Louis Browns
Before moving to Baltimore, the franchise was the St. Louis Browns.
Question 9
How many World Series titles have the Orioles won?
1. A.2
2. B.5
3. C.3
4. D.1
Answer: 3
The Orioles have won three World Series championships.
Question 10
The Orioles won the World Series in what year in the 1960s?
Answer: 1966
Baltimore won the World Series in 1966.
Question 11
What was the Orioles' most recent World Series-winning year listed here?
Answer: 1983
The Orioles also won the World Series in 1983.
Question 12
Which Orioles legend spent his entire MLB career with Baltimore?
Answer: Cal Ripken Jr.
Cal Ripken Jr. spent his entire MLB career with the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles Family Trivia

10 questions

These family Baltimore Orioles trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

Question 1
In what year did Camden Yards open its gates?
Answer: 1992
Camden Yards opened in 1992.
Question 2
Before Camden Yards, what stadium did the Orioles play in?
1. A.Memorial Stadium
2. B.Yankee Stadium
3. C.Fenway Park
4. D.Ed Smith Stadium
Answer: Memorial Stadium
The Orioles previously played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore.
Question 3
What is the famous warehouse beyond right field at Camden Yards called?
Answer: B&O Warehouse
A signature feature of Camden Yards is the B&O Warehouse beyond right field.
Question 4
Which street runs alongside Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
1. A.Charles Street
2. B.Eutaw Street
3. C.Lombard Street
4. D.Pratt Street
Answer: Eutaw Street
Eutaw Street runs alongside Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Question 5
Where do the Orioles hold spring training?
Answer: Sarasota, Florida
The Orioles hold spring training in Sarasota, Florida.
Question 6
What is the name of the Orioles' spring training home stadium in Sarasota?
1. A.Sarasota Field
2. B.Ed Smith Stadium
3. C.Memorial Stadium
4. D.Camden Yards
Answer: Ed Smith Stadium
The Orioles' spring training home is Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
Question 7
Which year saw another Orioles American League pennant: 1971 or 1974?
Answer: 1971
The Orioles won another AL pennant in 1971.
Question 8
The Orioles captured an AL pennant again in which year near the end of the 1970s?
Answer: 1979
The club won the AL pennant once more in 1979.
Question 9
What disastrous start did the Orioles have in 1988?
1. A.12–6 start
2. B.0–21 start
3. C.4-game skid
4. D.10–0 start
Answer: 0–21 start
Baltimore’s 1988 team began the season by losing its first 21 games before finally stopping the slide.
Question 10
Who was named World Series MVP for the Orioles in 1983?
Answer: Rick Dempsey
Rick Dempsey won the World Series MVP award in 1983.

Fun Baltimore Orioles Trivia

13 questions

These fun Baltimore Orioles trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

Question 1
In 1996, the Orioles turned Camden Yards into a launching pad. How many home runs did they hit to set an MLB record?
1. A.287
2. B.277 home runs
3. C.257
4. D.267
Answer: 277 home runs
Baltimore set an MLB record in 1996 by hitting 277 home runs.
Question 2
How many home runs did the Orioles hit in their 1996 record season?
1. A.247 home runs
2. B.267 home runs
3. C.257 home runs
4. D.277 home runs
Answer: 257 home runs
Baltimore set the MLB single-season team home run record in 1996 with 257 homers.
Question 3
Jim Palmer collected three Cy Young Awards with Baltimore. Which year was the first of those award-winning seasons?
1. A.1974
2. B.1976
3. C.1973
4. D.1971
Answer: 1973
Palmer's Cy Young seasons for the Orioles were 1973, 1975, and 1976, so 1973 was the first.
Question 4
How many Orioles pitchers won 20 games in the same 1971 season?
1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.5
4. D.4
Answer: 4
The Orioles had four 20-game-winning pitchers in 1971.
Question 5
Name the quartet of Orioles pitchers who all reached 20 wins in 1971.?
Answer: Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson, and Dave McNally
Baltimore's four 20-game winners in 1971 were Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, Pat Dobson, and Dave McNally.
Question 6
Which infamous Yankees-Royals controversy is often mentioned in Orioles rivalry lore too?
1. A.Disco Demolition Night
2. B.Jeffrey Maier game
3. C.Bill Buckner error
4. D.Pine Tar Game
Answer: Pine Tar Game
The Pine Tar Game is the concrete incident behind the answer anchor, and it’s a classic AL East-era baseball controversy tied to the Orioles’ rivalry context.
Question 7
Cal Ripken Jr.'s ironman streak lasted how many consecutive games?
1. A.2,632 consecutive games
2. B.2,130
3. C.2,500
4. D.2,732
Answer: 2,632 consecutive games
Ripken played in 2,632 consecutive games.
Question 8
What was the exact date Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive-games record?
1. A.September 6, 1995
2. B.September 5, 1995
3. C.September 6, 1994
4. D.September 7, 1995
Answer: September 6, 1995
Ripken broke Lou Gehrig's record on September 6, 1995.
Question 9
On what date did Baltimore celebrate the game that pushed Cal Ripken Jr. past Lou Gehrig?
Answer: September 6, 1995
The record-breaking date for Ripken's consecutive-games streak was September 6, 1995.
Question 10
Eddie Murray finished his career with how many home runs?
1. A.500
2. B.514
3. C.484
4. D.504 career home runs
Answer: 504 career home runs
Murray hit 504 home runs in his career.
Question 11
Which retired Orioles jersey number belongs to Eddie Murray?
1. A.35
2. B.33
3. C.3
4. D.23
Answer: 33
Eddie Murray's number 33 is retired by the Orioles.
Question 12
If you see Orioles number 8 honored forever, which legend's retired number is it?
Answer: Cal Ripken Jr.
Cal Ripken Jr.'s uniform number 8 is retired by Baltimore.
Question 13
Which number has Baltimore retired for Cal Ripken Jr.?
1. A.6
2. B.9
3. C.8
4. D.5
Answer: 8
The Orioles retired Cal Ripken Jr.'s number 8.

Funny Baltimore Orioles Trivia

13 questions

These funny Baltimore Orioles trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

Question 1
In 1989, what two-word Orioles slogan basically shrugged and said, "Sure, let’s try this"?
Answer: Why Not?
The Orioles used the slogan "Why Not?" during their 1989 season.
Question 2
What nickname did Baltimore’s 1989 club earn after embracing a slogan that sounded like a dare?
Answer: The "Why Not?" Orioles
Baltimore's 1989 club was nicknamed the "Why Not?" Orioles.
Question 3
How many straight games did the Orioles lose to open the 1988 season before anyone could politely ask for a reset button?
1. A.18
2. B.24
3. C.21
4. D.12
Answer: 21
The team lost 21 straight games to start the 1988 season.
Question 4
After that 0–21 faceplant to start 1988, what final record did Baltimore finish with?
1. A.57–105
2. B.49–113
3. C.54–107
4. D.61–101
Answer: 54–107
The 1988 Orioles finished with a 54–107 record after the 0–21 start.
Question 5
In 2019, Chris Davis opened the season with an MLB-record drought of how many consecutive hitless at-bats?
1. A.60
2. B.54
3. C.41
4. D.48
Answer: 54
Chris Davis set an MLB record by starting 2019 hitless in 54 consecutive at-bats.
Question 6
What was the lopsided final score when Baltimore landed on the wrong side of the modern era’s first known 30-3 game in 2007?
Answer: 30-3
The Orioles were involved in baseball's first known 30-3 modern-era game in 2007, losing to Texas.
Question 7
On what date did Texas score 30 runs against Baltimore, turning the scoreboard into abstract art?
Answer: August 22, 2007
Texas scored 30 runs against Baltimore on August 22, 2007.
Question 8
Which cap logo gave the Orioles a grin before the team briefly got serious-looking later on: the cartoon bird or the realistic bird?
1. A.An orange block B
2. B.cartoon bird
3. C.The realistic bird
4. D.A flying baseball
Answer: The cartoon bird
The Orioles used to feature a cartoon bird logo with a smiling face on their caps.
Question 9
For part of the 1990s and 2000s, which logo replaced the smiling cartoon bird like a mascot going through a serious phase?
1. A.realistic bird
2. B.The cartoon bird
3. C.A circular crest
4. D.A plain script Orioles
Answer: The realistic bird
A realistic bird logo replaced the smiling cartoon bird for part of the 1990s and 2000s.
Question 10
Who delivered Baltimore’s go-ahead hit in the 2014 ALDS with a bases-loaded double and excellent timing?
Answer: Delmon Young
Delmon Young's 2014 go-ahead hit for Baltimore in the ALDS was a bases-loaded double.
Question 11
How many games did Baltimore need to sweep Detroit in the 2014 ALDS?
1. A.2 games
2. B.3 games
3. C.4 games
4. D.5 games
Answer: 3 games
Baltimore finished off the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the 2014 ALDS at Comerica Park, completing the sweep.
Question 12
Which Orioles center fielder collected five All-Star selections while patrolling the grass like it was his backyard?
Answer: Adam Jones
Adam Jones was a five-time All-Star while playing center field for Baltimore.
Question 13
How many Gold Gloves did Adam Jones win with the Orioles?
1. A.Two
2. B.Three
3. C.Five
4. D.4
Answer: Four
Jones won four Gold Glove Awards with the Orioles.

Hard Baltimore Orioles Trivia

11 questions

These hard Baltimore Orioles trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

Question 1
In what year did the franchise stop being the Milwaukee Brewers and become the St. Louis Browns?
Answer: 1902
The franchise became the St. Louis Browns in 1902.
Question 2
The pre-Baltimore franchise captured its only American League pennant as the St. Louis Browns in which season?
Answer: 1944
The St. Louis Browns won their only AL pennant before moving to Baltimore in 1944.
Question 3
How many games did it take the Orioles to finish off Los Angeles in the 1966 World Series?
Answer: 4 games
Baltimore swept the Dodgers in four games in 1966.
Question 4
Which team did the Orioles defeat in five games to claim the 1983 World Series?
Answer: Philadelphia Phillies
Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Phillies in five games in the 1983 World Series.
Question 5
What exact regular-season win total did Baltimore post in 1969?
Answer: 109
The Orioles won 109 regular-season games in 1969.
Question 6
One year after a 109-win campaign, the Orioles followed up with how many regular-season victories in 1970?
Answer: 108
Baltimore won 108 games in 1970.
Question 7
At third base, Brooks Robinson strung together how many consecutive Gold Gloves?
Answer: 16 consecutive
Brooks Robinson won 16 straight Gold Gloves at third base.
Question 8
Which Orioles pitcher shared the 1969 American League Cy Young Award?
Answer: Mike Cuellar
Mike Cuellar shared the 1969 AL Cy Young Award while pitching for Baltimore.
Question 9
Who was the Orioles player recognized as the AL MVP in 1970?
Answer: Boog Powell
Boog Powell won the AL MVP award in 1970 with Baltimore.
Question 10
Davey Johnson's 1973 power burst for Baltimore ended at how many home runs?
Answer: 43
Davey Johnson hit 43 home runs for the Orioles in 1973.
Question 11
The Orioles were involved in MLB's first regular-season game played under fanless crowd restrictions after unrest in Baltimore. In what year did that happen?
Answer: 2015
That landmark closed-to-the-public regular-season game occurred in 2015.

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Easy Baltimore Orioles Trivia

What city are the Baltimore Orioles based in?

The Baltimore Orioles play in which baseball league?

Are the Orioles part of the American League or the National League?

Which division do the Orioles play in?

What is the name of the Orioles' home ballpark?

What bird-themed name does Baltimore's MLB team use?

In what year did the franchise move to Baltimore?

Before becoming the Baltimore Orioles, what was the franchise called?

How many World Series titles have the Orioles won?

The Orioles won the World Series in what year in the 1960s?

What was the Orioles' most recent World Series-winning year listed here?

Which Orioles legend spent his entire MLB career with Baltimore?

Baltimore Orioles Family Trivia

In what year did Camden Yards open its gates?

Before Camden Yards, what stadium did the Orioles play in?

What is the famous warehouse beyond right field at Camden Yards called?

Which street runs alongside Oriole Park at Camden Yards?

Where do the Orioles hold spring training?

What is the name of the Orioles' spring training home stadium in Sarasota?

Which year saw another Orioles American League pennant: 1971 or 1974?

The Orioles captured an AL pennant again in which year near the end of the 1970s?

What disastrous start did the Orioles have in 1988?

Who was named World Series MVP for the Orioles in 1983?

Fun Baltimore Orioles Trivia

In 1996, the Orioles turned Camden Yards into a launching pad. How many home runs did they hit to set an MLB record?

How many home runs did the Orioles hit in their 1996 record season?

Jim Palmer collected three Cy Young Awards with Baltimore. Which year was the first of those award-winning seasons?

How many Orioles pitchers won 20 games in the same 1971 season?

Name the quartet of Orioles pitchers who all reached 20 wins in 1971.?

Which infamous Yankees-Royals controversy is often mentioned in Orioles rivalry lore too?

Cal Ripken Jr.'s ironman streak lasted how many consecutive games?

What was the exact date Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive-games record?

On what date did Baltimore celebrate the game that pushed Cal Ripken Jr. past Lou Gehrig?

Eddie Murray finished his career with how many home runs?

Which retired Orioles jersey number belongs to Eddie Murray?

If you see Orioles number 8 honored forever, which legend's retired number is it?

Which number has Baltimore retired for Cal Ripken Jr.?

Funny Baltimore Orioles Trivia

In 1989, what two-word Orioles slogan basically shrugged and said, "Sure, let’s try this"?

What nickname did Baltimore’s 1989 club earn after embracing a slogan that sounded like a dare?

How many straight games did the Orioles lose to open the 1988 season before anyone could politely ask for a reset button?

After that 0–21 faceplant to start 1988, what final record did Baltimore finish with?

In 2019, Chris Davis opened the season with an MLB-record drought of how many consecutive hitless at-bats?

What was the lopsided final score when Baltimore landed on the wrong side of the modern era’s first known 30-3 game in 2007?

On what date did Texas score 30 runs against Baltimore, turning the scoreboard into abstract art?

Which cap logo gave the Orioles a grin before the team briefly got serious-looking later on: the cartoon bird or the realistic bird?

For part of the 1990s and 2000s, which logo replaced the smiling cartoon bird like a mascot going through a serious phase?

Who delivered Baltimore’s go-ahead hit in the 2014 ALDS with a bases-loaded double and excellent timing?

How many games did Baltimore need to sweep Detroit in the 2014 ALDS?

Which Orioles center fielder collected five All-Star selections while patrolling the grass like it was his backyard?

How many Gold Gloves did Adam Jones win with the Orioles?

Hard Baltimore Orioles Trivia

In what year did the franchise stop being the Milwaukee Brewers and become the St. Louis Browns?

The pre-Baltimore franchise captured its only American League pennant as the St. Louis Browns in which season?

How many games did it take the Orioles to finish off Los Angeles in the 1966 World Series?

Which team did the Orioles defeat in five games to claim the 1983 World Series?

What exact regular-season win total did Baltimore post in 1969?

One year after a 109-win campaign, the Orioles followed up with how many regular-season victories in 1970?

At third base, Brooks Robinson strung together how many consecutive Gold Gloves?

Which Orioles pitcher shared the 1969 American League Cy Young Award?

Who was the Orioles player recognized as the AL MVP in 1970?

Davey Johnson's 1973 power burst for Baltimore ended at how many home runs?

The Orioles were involved in MLB's first regular-season game played under fanless crowd restrictions after unrest in Baltimore. In what year did that happen?

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