Series by series

How the 1989 playoffs unfolded

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World Series. The Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 4–0 in the 1989 World Series.

ALCS. The Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4–1 in the 1989 ALCS.

NLCS. The San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4–1 in the 1989 NLCS.

Final

1989 MLB playoff bracket

Quick answers

MLB playoff questions

Who won the 1989 World Series?
The Oakland Athletics won the 1989 World Series, beating the San Francisco Giants 4–0.
Who won the 1989 ALCS?
The Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4–1 in the 1989 ALCS. That won the American League pennant.
Who won the 1989 NLCS?
The San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4–1 in the 1989 NLCS. That won the National League pennant.
How did the 1989 MLB playoffs work?
Each league's two division winners met in a best-of-seven League Championship Series, and the pennant winners met in the World Series.