In 1899, the Orphans briefly played as members of the New England League before relocating mid-season.
The team joined the Brockton Shoemakers, Fitchburg, Manchester Manchesters, Newport Colts, Pawtucket Colts Portland Phenoms and Taunton Herrings in league play.
[1][2][3][4][5] In 1900, Cambridge mayor Charles H. Porter led a group that attempted to secure a Boston franchise in the new American League.
Porter negotiated for the club to play in Charles River Park and had selected a person to run the franchise, but the Cambridge group backed out after American League supporters met with a rival group.
[9][10] The 1899 Cambridge Orphans played minor league home games at Charles River Park.