Baltimore Orioles (1901–1902)

[7] Rumors began to spread that Johnson was interested in relocating the team to New York City, in an attempt to compete directly with the NL.

[12] The AL and NL signed an agreement after the 1902 season that ended the leagues' battles for players, which had led to increasing salaries.

Johnson sought the right to locate an AL team in New York City, which was granted as part of the leagues' peace agreement.

[15] It is not clear whether Farrell and Devery purchased the remains of the Orioles and moved them to New York, or if they received an expansion franchise.

Official MLB historian John Thorn supported the change, citing the new ownership, high roster turnover, and AL takeover of the Orioles.

The Miles-Hoffberger group moved the team from St. Louis to Baltimore, returning major-league baseball to the city after 52 years.

John McGraw
John McGraw was the first manager of the Baltimore Orioles, and had an ownership interest.