July 1885 Update
American League
Buffalo Bison (54-20)
Bison went 18-6 in June thanks to the efforts of pitchers Ed Morris (18-6, 1.93 era) and John Clarkson (18-5, 2.27 era). Morris goes 8-0 during the month to earn the Pitcher of the Month award.
St Louis Browns (46-30)
Browns were in the hunt until they messed with us. We took 4 out of 6. Bob Caruthers (16-5, 2.64 era) is holding the team together.
Providence Grays (44-30)
Grays are clawing their way back thanks to a 9 game winning streak. Charlie Ferguson (18-6, 1.37 era) and Jack Glasscock (.307, 2 HR, 34 RBIs) are leading the team.
New York Metropolitans (38-38)
New York pulled back to .500 thanks to a 7 game winning streak. They swept Detroit in 4 games.
Detroit Wolverines (36-41)
Jumbo McGinnis (15-8, 2.35 era) is 5-3 in June. Dave Orr (.330, 8 HR, 39 RBIs) is the AL leader in HR.
Philadelphia Athletics (33-42)
Rookie Henry Moore (.333, HR, 45 RBIs) and Alex Voss (12-7, 2.75 era) are the only bright spots.
Louisville Colonels (31-44)
Jocko Milligan (.336, 5 HR, 43 RBIs) and Pete Browning (.311, 3 HR, 35 RBIs) are shouldering the work load.
Baltimore Orioles (20-57)
Rated last is almost every statistical category. The worst team in the League.
National League
Chicago White Stockings (43-33)
Dan Brothers (.349, 9 HR, 54 RBIs) is tearing up the league. Bill Sweeney (18-7, 2.64 era) is doing well.
Pittsburgh Alleghenys (42-35)
17-10 record in June will help Pittsburgh make up ground. Jim Whitney (16-10, 2.03 era) is leading the staff.
Cincinnati Red Stockings (41-35)
Adonis Terry (16-10, 2.44 era) and John Reilly (.303, 3 HR, 53 RBIs) are leaders.
St Louis Maroons (41-35)
Cap Anson (.330, 4 HR, 43 RBIs) is still going strong. Jersey Bakley (17-7, 1.81 era)
Brooklyn Grays (36-40)
Old Hoss Radbourn (16-11, 2.22 era) is the only star.
Philadelphia Quakers (36-41)
Charley Jones (.319, 3 HR, 54 RBIs). Quakers had a slightly better month than the past.
New York Giants (32-42)
Dismal 9-17 month. James Burke (15-9, 1.89 era) is having a career year.
Boston Beaneaters (32-42)
Losers of 10 straight. Worst team batting in the NL.