1990 MLB Season

As originally written by Tim Brulia:

1990 opened up a brave new world in baseball telecasts.

Gone was the dual partnership of NBC and ABC. In was CBS, who paid Major League Baseball an amazing $1 billion over 4 years. CBS would sharply reduce the number of regular season games televised as they were mainly after the "crown jewels", the All-Star Game, the LCS and the World Series.

Almost lost amid the controversial CBS deal was the new 4 year pact ESPN signed with MLB. For the first time in 7 years, baseball had a cable pact. And it called for an astounding 150 games a season (6 games a week) package; a Sunday night exclusive game, a Tuesday night doubleheader, a Wednesday night game and a Friday night doubleheader.

CBS was to feature multi-tasking pro Brent Musburger to work with ABC transfer Tim McCarver on its A team. Stunningly, just before the season, and during the NCAA basketball championship tournament, Musburger was canned by CBS. Brent finished his Final Four duties and was gone. Jack Buck was called in from the proposed "B" team to fill the void and worked with McCarver. Dick Stockton then took over the "B" team play by play duties with Jim Kaat.

ESPN furnished a backup alternate feed for the markets involved in the non-Sunday main telecasts. Normally in a doubleheader situation if you saw the alternate first game, you would stay with the alternate nightcap game. So in essence, there were about 270 ESPN produced telecasts.

Note: I have not documented if they were any first games of doubleheader telecasts that went past the three hour mark, in which case second games would have been joined in progress (JIP). If anyone wishes to reasearch, please pass on and I will note the second game as (JIP). Thanks in advance.

The crews follow.

National Television

Spring Training

3/26

Giants-Indians, 3:00, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Norm Hitzges

3/27

Yankees-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

3/29

Rangers-White Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Ray Knight

Royals-Astros, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer (rained out)

4/2

Dodgers-Braves, 1:00, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

4/4

Rangers-White Sox, 7:00, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

4/6

Expos-Twins, 8:00, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Joe Morgan

Athletics-Giants, 10:30 (JIP), ESPN. unknown, unknown

Regular Season

APRIL

Monday 4/9:

Orioles-Royals, 2:30, ESPN. Bob Carpenter, Norm Hitzges

Brewers-White Sox, 2:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Bill Robinson

Padres-Dodgers, 4:30 (JIP approx 5:30), ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Blue Jays-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Joe Morgan

Phillies-Cubs, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson (rained out)

Tuesday 4/10:

Yankees-Indians, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight (rained out)

Rangers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Twins-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Mariners-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 4/11:

Yankees-Indians, 7:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson (rained/snowed out)

Orioles-Royals, 8:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Norm Hitzges

Friday 4/13:

Reds-Braves, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Brewers-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Padres-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Steve Physioc, Norm Hitzges

Twins-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Dave Campbell

Saturday 4/14:

Cubs-Pirates, 1:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Dodgers-Astros, 1:00, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 4/15:

Mets-Expos, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 4/17:

Orioles-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Yankees-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Athletics-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Twins-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 4/18:

Cubs-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Orioles-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 4/20:

Royals-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Expos-Mets, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Astros-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Mariners-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 4/21:

Expos-Mets, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Angels-Twins, 1:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 4/22:

Giants-Padres, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 4/24:

Angels-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Athletics-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Cubs-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Pirates-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 4/25:

Reds-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Angels-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 4/27:

Athletics-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Brewers-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Cardinals-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Pirates-Padres, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 4/29:

Cubs-Dodgers, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

MAY

Tuesday 5/1:

Angels-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Astros-Expos, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Pirates-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Cubs-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 5/2:

Athletics-Yankees, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Angels-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 5/4:

Astros-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer (rained out)

Tigers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Red Sox-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Orioles-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 5/6:

Yankees-Angels, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 5/8:

Dodgers-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Giants-Mets, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Orioles-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Red Sox-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 5/9:

Reds-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Giants-Mets, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 5/11:

Dodgers-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Blue Jays-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Yankees-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Orioles-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 5/13:

Astros-Pirates, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Indians-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 5/15:

Athletics-Indians, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Mariners-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Mets-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Phillies-Padres, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 5/16:

Angels-Brewers, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Tigers-Rangers, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 5/18:

Rangers-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Twins-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Phillies-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Expos-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 5/20:

Royals-Yankees, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Pirates-Braves, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 5/22:

Phillies-Giants, 3:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Mets-Dodgers, 4:00, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Rangers-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Twins-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Wednesday 5/23:

Yankees-Twins, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Pirates-Astros, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 5/25:

Giants-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Physioc, Jim Palmer

White Sox-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Indians-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Brewers-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Dave Campbell

Sunday 5/27:

Blue Jays-Mariners, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Monday 5/28:

Giants-Cubs, 2:00, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Dave Campbell

Orioles-Twins, 2:00, ESPN alt. Tim Brando, Ray Knight

Mets-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan (rained out)

Padres-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Blue Jays-Athletics, 9:00 (JIP). ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Red Sox-Rangers, 9:00 (JIP). ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 5/29:

Padres-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight (rained out)

Mets-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Blue Jays-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Brewers-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 5/30:

Red Sox-Rangers, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Orioles-Twins, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

JUNE

Friday 6/1:

Expos-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Brewers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Reds-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Joe Morgan

Astros-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 6/3:

Twins-White Sox, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Angels-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 6/5:

Cubs-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Yankees-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bill Robinson

Reds-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Astros-Padres, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 6/6:

Yankees-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Tigers-Indians, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 6/8:

Dodgers-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Royals-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 6/10:

Blue Jays-Brewers, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 6/12:

Expos-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Indians-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Giants-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

White Sox-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 6/13:

Brewers-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Red Sox-Yankees, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 6/15:

Mets-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Athletics-White Sox, 8:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Padres-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Rangers-Mariners, 11:00, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Saturday 6/16:

Red Sox-Orioles, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Padres-Dodgers, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 6/17:

Cubs-Phillies, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 6/19:

Athletics-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Red Sox-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Padres-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Astros-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 6/20:

Red Sox-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Orioles-Indians, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 6/22:

Pirates-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Padres-Braves, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton (rained out)

White Sox-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Tigers-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 6/23:

Cardinals-Cubs, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Giants-Astros, 1:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 6/24:

Dodgers-Reds, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Mariners-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 6/26:

Giants-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Blue Jays-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Tigers-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Royals-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 6/27:

Indians-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Mets-Cardinals, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Friday 6/29:

Reds-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Bob Carpenter, Jim Palmer

Athletics-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Tommy Hutton

Cardinals-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Brewers-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 6/30:

Athletics-Blue Jays, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

JULY

Sunday 7/1:

Orioles-Twins, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 7/3:

Astros-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Angels-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Pirates-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Cubs-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 7/4:

Red Sox-Twins, 1:30, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Mariners-Indians, 1:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Yankees-Royals, 8:00, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

White Sox-Tigers, 8:00, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Ray Knight

Friday 7/6:

Royals-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Mariners-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Cubs-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Pirates-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 7/7:

Cubs-Giants, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Twins-Yankees, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 7/8:

Athletics-Indians, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Red Sox-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 7/10:

Baseball All-Star Game from Chicago (Wrigley Field).

American-National, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, Pat O'Brien, Jim Kaat

Wednesday 7/11:

Royals-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Athletics-Twins, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 7/13:

Mets-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Twins-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Blue Jays-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Brewers-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 7/14:

Padres-Pirates, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Royals-Red Sox, 1:15, CBS. Greg Gumbel, Jim Kaat

Sunday 7/15:

Giants-Cardinals, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 7/17:

White Sox-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Giants-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Brewers-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Blue Jays-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 7/18:

Expos-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Twins-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 7/20:

Braves-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Dodgers-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Blue Jays-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Indians-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 7/21:

Phillies-Reds, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Giants-Cubs, 1:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 7/22:

Red Sox-Royals, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tigers-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 7/24:

Pirates-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Royals-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Giants-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Reds-Padres, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 7/25:

Yankees-Rangers, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Jim Palmer, Norm Hitzges

Mariners-Twins, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 7/27:

Red Sox-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Rangers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Ray Knight

Reds-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Astros-Padres, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 7/28:

Cardinals-Mets, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Brewers-White Sox, 1:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 7/29:

Cardinals-Mets, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 7/31:

Blue Jays-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Rangers-Brewers, 8:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Mariners-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Reds-Dodgers, 11:00 (JIP), ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

AUGUST

Wednesday 8/1:

White Sox-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges, Mike Lupica

Blue Jays-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 8/3:

Pirates-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Tommy Hutton

Tigers-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Athletics-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Twins-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 8/4:

Dodgers-Giants, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Mets-Cardinals, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 8/5:

Royals-Orioles, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Dave Campbell (Rained out)

Twins-Mariners, 8:00, ESPN. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 8/7:

Expos-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Tigers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Red Sox-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Orioles-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 8/8:

Dodgers-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Tigers-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 8/10:

Giants-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Norm Hitzges

Dodgers-Braves, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Yankees-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Jim Palmer

Orioles-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 8/11:

Yankees-Athletics, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Rangers-White Sox, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 8/12:

Yankees-Athletics, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Padres-Astros, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 8/14:

Giants-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Brewers-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Red Sox-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Orioles-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Jon Miller, Brooks Robinson

Wednesday 8/15:

Dodgers-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Giants-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 8/17:

Athletics-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Indians-Tigers, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Mets-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Expos-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 8/18:

Pirates-Reds, 1:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Angels-Red Sox, 1:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 8/19:

Mets-Giants, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

White Sox-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 8/21:

Orioles-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Cubs-Reds, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Phillies-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Expos-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 8/22:

Athletics-White Sox, 8:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Mariners-Rangers, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 8/24:

Red Sox-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Ray Knight

Reds-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Mets-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Phillies-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 8/25:

Mets-Dodgers, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Red Sox-Blue Jays, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Sunday 8/26:

Athletics-Tigers, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Twins-Rangers, 8:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 8/28:

Red Sox-Indians, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Dodgers-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Tigers-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Rangers-Angels, 10:30, ESPB alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 8/29:

Giants-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Friday 8/31:

Giants-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Padres-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Rangers-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

White Sox-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 9/2:

Yankees-Red Sox, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Monday 9/3:

Phillies-Pirates, 1:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Blue Jays-Tigers, 1:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Ray Knight

Athletics-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Royals-White Sox, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Giants-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Astros-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Tuesday 9/4:

Athletics-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Phillies-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Giants-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Astros-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 9/5:

Mets-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Royals-White Sox, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 9/7:

White Sox-Blue Jays, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Mets-Phillies, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Reds-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Astros-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 9/9:

Cardinals-Cubs, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 9/11:

Cardinals-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Tigers-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Twins-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Athletics-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 9/12:

Pirates-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Astros-Reds, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 9/14:

Dodgers-Reds, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Jim Palmer

Phillies-Mets, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Mariners-Angels, 10:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Joe Morgan

Twins-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Sunday 9/16:

Orioles-Blue Jays, 8:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Tuesday 9/18:

Red Sox-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Joe Morgan

Brewers-Indians, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

White Sox-Athletics, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Rangers-Mariners, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 9/19:

Expos-Mets, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Reds-Astros, 8:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 9/21:

Red Sox-Yankees, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Cardinals-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Tommy Hutton

Reds-Padres, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Joe Morgan

Giants-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Saturday 9/22:

Cardinals-Pirates, Noon, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Red Sox-Yankees, Noon, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat (Not televised due to lengthy rain delay)

Sunday 9/23:

Cardinals-Pirates, 1:30, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Expos-Phillies, 1:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

Tuesday 9/25:

Mets-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Cubs-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Dodgers-Astros, either 8:30 (JIP) or 10:30 (TD), ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Padres-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Wednesday 9/26:

Mets-Expos, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Cubs-Pirates, 7:30, ESPN alt. Steve Zabriskie, Bob Gibson

Friday 9/28:

Blue Jays-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Jim Palmer

Padres-Reds, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Dave Campbell

Dodgers-Giants, 10:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Royals-Angels, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Tommy Hutton

Saturday 9/29:

Blue Jays-Red Sox, 3:15, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat

Padres-Reds, 3:15, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver

Sunday 9/30:

Blue Jays-Red Sox, 1:00, ESPN. Jon Miller, Joe Morgan

Phillies-Expos, 1:00, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Bob Gibson

OCTOBER

Tuesday 10/2:

White Sox-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Sean McDonough, Ray Knight

Blue Jays-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bill Robinson

Padres-Dodgers, 10:30, ESPN. Chris Berman, Tommy Hutton

Braves-Giants, 10:30, ESPN alt. Steve Physioc, Dave Campbell

Wednesday 10/3:

Astros-Reds, 12:30, ESPN alt. John Sanders, Ray Knight

Mets-Pirates, 1:30, ESPN. Steve Zabriskie, Dave Campbell

White Sox-Red Sox, 7:30, ESPN. Gary Thorne, Norm Hitzges

Blue Jays-Orioles, 7:30, ESPN alt. Bob Carpenter, Bob Gibson

Postseason

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Thursday 10/4:

Game 1, Pirates-Reds, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

Friday 10/5:

Game 2, Pirates-Reds, 3:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

Saturday 10/6:

Game 1, Athletics-Red Sox, 8:00, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat, Jim Gray

Sunday 10/7:

Game 2, Athletics-Red Sox, 8:00, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat, Jim Gray

Monday 10/8:

Game 3, Reds-Pirates, 3:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

Tuesday 10/9:

Game 3, Red Sox-Athletics, 3:00, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat, Jim Gray

Game 4, Reds-Pirates, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

Wednesday 10/10:

Game 4, Red Sox-Athletics, 3:00, CBS. Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat, Jim Gray

Game 5, Reds-Pirates, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

Friday 10/12:

Game 6, Pirates-Reds, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, James Brown

WORLD SERIES

Tuesday 10/16:

Game 1, Athletics-Reds, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, Jim Kaat

Wednesday 10/17:

Game 2, Athletics-Reds, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, Jim Kaat

Friday 10/19:

Game 3, Reds-Athletics, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, Jim Kaat

Saturday 10/20:

Game 4, Reds-Athletics, 8:00, CBS. Jack Buck, Tim McCarver, Jim Kaat