Season Almanac
| Team | Record | Roster VAL | Top player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 87-25 | 136.9 | John Clarkson | |
| San Francisco Giants | 85-27 | 138.1 | Mickey Welch | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 79-33 | 92.5 | Bob Caruthers | |
| Cincinnati Red Stockings | 63-49 | 108.6 | Frank Fennelly | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 56-54 | 72 | Charlie Ferguson | |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 56-55 | 94 | Ed Morris | |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 55-57 | 117.9 | Harry Stovey | |
| Providence Grays | 52-57 | 80.3 | Old Hoss Radbourn | |
| Louisville Colonels | 53-59 | 109.2 | Pete Browning | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 53-59 | 92.3 | Henry Porter | |
| New York Metropolitans | 44-64 | 96.2 | Dave Orr | |
| Atlanta Braves | 46-66 | 75.6 | Charlie Buffinton | |
| Detroit Wolverines | 41-67 | 107.2 | Lady Baldwin | |
| Baltimore Orioles | 41-68 | 70.5 | Hardie Henderson | |
| Buffalo Bisons | 38-74 | 72.4 | Dan Brouthers | |
| St. Louis Maroons | 36-72 | 64 | Henry Boyle |
Record basis: summed pitcher wins and losses.