Season Almanac
| Team | Record | Roster VAL | Top player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 56-28 | 99.1 | Larry Corcoran | |
| Providence Grays | 47-37 | 64.4 | Old Hoss Radbourn | |
| Buffalo Bisons | 45-38 | 64.1 | Dan Brouthers | |
| Detroit Wolverines | 41-43 | 71.2 | George Derby | |
| Troy Trojans | 39-45 | 55.2 | Mickey Welch | |
| Atlanta Braves | 38-45 | 47.5 | Jim Whitney | |
| Cleveland Spiders | 36-48 | 52.7 | Jim McCormick | |
| Worcester Brown Stockings | 32-50 | 40.2 | Harry Stovey |
Record basis: summed pitcher wins and losses.