The 1990 Major League Baseball season saw the Cincinnati Reds upset the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in the World Series, for their first title since 1976.
McGee won the NL batting title despite being traded to Oakland in late August.
*Denotes walk-off This was the first season of four-year deals with CBS and ESPN.
CBS was awarded the rights to broadcast Saturday afternoon games, the All-Star game, and the entire postseason.
ESPN's games included Sunday Night Baseball, Wednesday Night Baseball, and doubleheaders on Tuesdays and Fridays.