1986 MLB Season
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.
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