Peacock releases trailer for ‘Bronx Zoo ’90’ docuseries, premiering May 16

On Wednesday, Peacock released a trailer for Bronx Zoo ’90, a documentary about the horrendous 1990 New York Yankees season.

The 1990 Yankees went 67-95 and finished last in the AL East. While the team finished under .500 in both 1991 and 1992, the 1990 season is the only time the Yankees finished in last place in the divisional era (which began in 1969).

Here’s a look at the trailer.

And a synopsis from Peacock.

Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball is the astonishing true story of the 1990 New York Yankees, chronicling the team 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. Based on a series of articles from New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, 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 list of interviewees for the project is strong. Several members of that Yankees team are featured, including Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Jim Leyritz, Kevin Maas, Jesse Barfield, and Dave LaPoint. Mel Hall, an outfielder on the team, is also interviewed from prison. Hall is currently serving a 45-year sentence for aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child.

Other interviewees include former Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams (who debuted with the team the following season), former Yankees coach and manager Buck Showalter, long-time Yankees executive and current general manager Brian Cashman, broadcasters Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman, journalists Joel Sherman and Len Berman, and gambler Howard Spira (who owner George Steinbrenner paid to dig up dirt on outfielder Dave Winfield).

Based on the trailer and the description, this sounds like an incredibly entertaining series that wouldn’t be out of place as an ESPN 30 for 30. Peacock is a somewhat left-field landing spot for it, given that NBC walked away from its package of Sunday morning games and hasn’t had much of a relationship with MLB aside from that deal over the last two-plus decades, but content is content.

Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball premieres May 16 on Peacock. It was directed by DJ Caruso and produced by the Believe Entertainment Group, New York Post Entertainment, and Whitecap Entertainment.

[Peacock, image via Peacock]