Plot Synopsis

Based on a series of articles from New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, BRONX ZOO '90: CRIME, CHAOS AND BASEBALL is a three-part documentary that chronicles the tumultuous 1990 New York Yankees, who at a crossroads in their storied history. The season went on record as one of the worst and was made even more infamous by the drama that ensued off the field. The docuseries covers team owner George Steinbrenner's removal from baseball for trying to buy information on Dave Winfield from a notorious gambler. Adding to the chaos, beloved team captain Don Mattingly was caught in a contentious contract dispute, a top free agent signee went missing, rookie Deion Sanders wavered between two sports and a controversial outfielder pursued a relationship with a local high school girl. Despite it all, the 1990 Yankees laid the groundwork for one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. The series offers insight into the crossroads moment when the game's most storied franchise began its ascent from despair to dynasty. The docuseries features interviews with former Yankees players including Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Dave LaPoint, Kevin Maas, Jim Leyritz, Jesse Barfield, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter, Yankees' announcer Michael Kay, Brian Cashman and Bernie Williams; key sports journalists Joel Sherman, Suzyn Waldman and Len Berman; notorious gambler Howard Spira and more. Chastity Easterly speaks for the first time on camera about her experience with former Yankees outfielder Mel Hall. Hall also sits down for an exclusive interview for the first time from prison. All three episodes of BRONX ZOO '90: CRIME, CHAOS AND BASEBALL dropped on Thursday, May 16, 2024 on Peacock.