The team was managed by Jimmy Collins and played its home games at Huntington Avenue Grounds.

Prior to the regular season, the team held spring training in Macon, Georgia.

[3] The offense was led by Buck Freeman, who hit 7 home runs and had 84 RBIs, and Freddy Parent with a .291 batting average.

The pitching staff was led by Cy Young, who made 43 appearances (41 starts) and pitched 40 complete games with a 26–16 record and 1.97 ERA, while striking out 200 in 380 innings.

The team had two other 20-game winners; Bill Dinneen (23–14) and Jesse Tannehill (21–11).