1986 MLB Season

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As originally written by Tim Brulia:

1986. Some strange post season. When a couple of teams were thiiiiiiiiis close to winning.

As always, postseason lineups courtesy of Jeff79.

As was the case with ABC Sunday afternoon games prior to this season, local teams are permitted to air their own broadcasts of Sunday games. ABC would regain exclusivity when Monday night games started back up in June.

APRIL

Saturday 4/12:

Mets-Phillies, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Blue Jays-Royals, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 4/13:

Mets-Phillies, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Blue Jays-Royals, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 4/19:

Dodgers-Braves, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cardinals-Expos, 1:15, NBC. Jay Randolph, Joe Morgan

White Sox-Red Sox, 4:00, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Twins-Angels, 4:00, NBC. Ted Robinson, Jim Kaat

Note: the STL-MON game lasted 17 innings (5 hours, 22 minutes). At the conclusion of the LAD-ATL game (approx. 3:45 ET), viewers were switched to bonus coverage of STL-MON. When NBC aired doubleheaders, the first games would begin at 1:20 ET, and the second games would begin at 4:05 ET. In this instance, the STL-MON game would not have ended until 6:42 ET. The CHW-BOS game ended at 6:32 ET, while the MIN-CAL game ended at 6:36 ET. It is quite possible that the latter two games were not seen on NBC affiliates outside the participating teams' markets. Clarification appreciated.

Sunday 4/20:

Cardinals-Expos, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Royals-Blue Jays, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 4/26:

Mets-Cardinals, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

White Sox-Tigers, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 4/27:

Mets-Cardinals, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

White Sox-Tigers, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

MAY

Saturday 5/3:

Angels-Brewers, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Braves-Phillies, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 5/4:

Cardinals-Dodgers, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Astros-Expos, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 5/10:

Reds-Mets, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Padres-Cubs, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 5/11:

Yankees-Rangers, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Dodgers-Expos, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 5/17:

Angels-Tigers, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Royals-White Sox, 1:15, NBC. Ted Robinson, John Lowenstein

Mets-Dodgers, 4:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Sunday 5/18:

Mets-Dodgers, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Indians-Blue Jays, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 5/24:

Angels-Yankees, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Astros-Cubs, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Saturday 5/31:

Cardinals-Reds, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Padres-Phillies, 1:15, NBC. Jay Randolph, Tony Kubek

JUNE

Sunday 6/1:

Giants-Mets, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Expos-Astros, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 6/7:

Astros-Dodgers, 3:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cubs-Cardinals, 3:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 6/8:

Red Sox-Brewers, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Orioles-Yankees, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Steve Busby

Saturday 6/14:

Yankees-Orioles, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Reds-Braves, 1:15, NBC. Jay Randolph, Jim Kaat

Royals-Angels, 4:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Saturday 6/21:

Orioles-Red Sox, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Yankees-Blue Jays, 1:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 6/22:

Orioles-Red Sox, 3:00, ABC. Tim McCarver, Jim Palmer

Yankees-Blue Jays, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Saturday 6/28:

Mets-Cubs, 3:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Red Sox-Orioles, 3:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Sunday 6/29:

Phillies-Cardinals, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Johnny Bench

Dodgers-Astros, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Jim Palmer

Monday 6/30:

Mets-Cardinals, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Tim McCarver

Padres-Astros, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Jim Palmer

JULY

Saturday 7/5 (non-doubleheader):

Yankees-White Sox, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Orioles-Twins, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Cardinals-Giants, 4:00, NBC. Ted Robinson, Joe Morgan

Note: the STL-SF game was only seen in west coast markets (and possibly St. Louis?) following NBC's Wimbledon coverage.

Sunday 7/6:

Mariners-Red Sox, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Tigers-Rangers, 3:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Johnny Bench

Monday 7/7:

Athletics-Red Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Yankees-Rangers, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Friday 7/11:

Braves-Mets, 8:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cubs-Dodgers, 8:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Saturday 7/12:

Braves-Mets, 1:45, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Phillies-Astros, 1:45, NBC. Ted Robinson, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 7/15:

Baseball All-Star Game from Houston:

American-National, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver, Don Drysdale

Saturday 7/19:

Dodgers-Cardinals, 1:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Phillies-Reds, 1:15, NBC. Jay Randolph, Mike Shannon

White Sox-Yankees, 4:00, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Blue Jays-Angels, 4:00, NBC. Ted Robinson, Joe Morgan

Monday 7/21:

Mets-Reds, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Tim McCarver

Giants-Cardinals, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Jim Palmer

Saturday 7/26:

Red Sox-Angels, 4:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Monday 7/28:

Red Sox-White Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Angels-Athletics, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

AUGUST

Saturday 8/2:

Braves-Giants, 3:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cubs-Phillies, 3:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Monday 8/4:

White Sox-Red Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Astros-Dodgers, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Saturday 8/9:

Royals-Yankees, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Dodgers-Reds, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Monday 8/11:

Dodgers-Astros, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Mets-Phillies, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Saturday 8/16:

Yankees-Royals, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cardinals-Mets, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Monday 8/18:

Mets-Dodgers, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver

Wednesday 8/20:

Mets-Dodgers, 8:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Saturday 8/23:

Angels-Orioles, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Reds-Cubs, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

Monday 8/25:

Angels-Yankees, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Jim Palmer

Red Sox-Rangers, 8:00, ABC. Don Drysdale, Tim McCarver

Saturday 8/30:

Dodgers-Mets, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cubs-Braves, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 9/6:

Padres-Mets, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Cardinals-Astros, 2:15, NBC. Jon Miller, Tony Kubek

Saturday 9/13:

Red Sox-Yankees, 3:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Reds-Dodgers, 3:15, NBC. Jon Miller, Tony Kubek

Saturday 9/20:

Red Sox-Blue Jays, 3:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

White Sox-Angels, 3:15, NBC. Jon Miller, Tony Kubek

Saturday 9/27:

Blue Jays-Red Sox, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Astros-Braves, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

OCTOBER

Saturday 10/4:

Braves-Astros, 2:15, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Yankees-Red Sox, 2:15, NBC. Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

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LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Tuesday 10/7:

Game 1, Angels-Red Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Wednesday 10/8:

Game 2, Angels-Red Sox, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Game 1, Mets-Astros, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Thursday 10/9:

Game 2, Mets-Astros, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Friday 10/10:

Game 3, Red Sox-Angels, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Saturday 10/11:

Game 3, Astros-Mets, Noon, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Game 4, Red Sox-Angels, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Sunday 10/12:

Game 5, Red Sox-Angels, 3:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Game 4, Astros-Mets, 8:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Monday 10/13:

Game 5, Astros-Mets, 3:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver (rained out)

Tuesday 10/14:

Game 5, Astros-Mets, 1:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Game 6, Angels-Red Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer

Wednesday 10/15:

Game 6, Mets-Astros, 3:00, ABC. Keith Jackson, Tim McCarver

Game 7, Angels-Red Sox, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, Don Drysdale

WORLD SERIES

Saturday 10/18:

Game 1, Red Sox-Mets, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Sunday 10/19:

Game 2, Red Sox-Mets, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert, Bob Costas

Tuesday 10/21:

Game 3, Mets-Red Sox, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola

Wednesday 10/22:

Game 4, Mets-Red Sox, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert

Thursday 10/23:

Game 5, Mets-Red Sox, 8:30, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert

Saturday 10/25:

Game 6, Red Sox-Mets, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert

Sunday 10/26:

Game 7, Red Sox-Mets, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert, Bob Costas (rained out)

Monday 10/27:

Game 7, Red Sox-Mets, 8:00, NBC. Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Marv Albert, Bob Costas


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