With 2 new teams in the League the established teams took advantage. It looked as if there would be no race this year, then there was one, and that disappeared. A case of a franchise getting rewarded and cashing in.
Detroit - The league assumed Buffalo's contracts when that team folded. Well, they then awarded most of them, the best of them, to the Wolverines. Those players did not disappoint. They overtook Chicago in early August and never slowed up, winning it running away. Lady Baldwin set a new record for wins by a lefty (42) and never really faltered. (IRL he did set the record with 42 in 86 and that record still stands.
Boston - The team beat the lesser teams, but really only had problems with Detroit. The last two months they just kind of won and won and won. If only they had one massive thumper in the lineup and they might be better.
Chicago - Jumped out and beat everyone through July. A rotation of John Clarkson and Jim McCormick looked unstoppable. Well, about that. Yeah, even with a stud lineup and top pitching they fell. Hard. Over the last month of the season they went from a 1/2 game out to double digits out. It was dramatic.
Philadelphia - Once again with what looked like lesser talent Harry Wright had the team competing. While finishing lower than 1885 the team has a good core and could be poised to compete for the pennant.
New York - Looked good early, but Keefe and Welch are looking more and more like ordinary .500 pitchers. The lineup has bona fide stars, but can never seem to able to go on a run.
St. Louis - The were the team that won, but no on really could see how. Roster is decent, but obviously not great. It was also hard to compete when the crosstown team is dominating the other league. Ownership is getting out and the league is poised to take over the team assets.
Kansas City - A late addition to the League the Cowboys had offensive issues with a lesser lineup. The team folded up shop after the season.
Washington - Welcome Washington! This team was bad. lesser talent in the lineup and on the mound. Hoping this team can get good and hang around for a bit.
