[1][2] In their first season of play, the 1902 Sedalia Gold Bugs finished with a record of 72–48, placing 4th in the Missouri Valley League.
The Gold Bugs were managed by Joe Roe, RL Hawkins, George Allen and Dave Fultz.
Sedalia was joined in the 1902 standings by the Coffeyville Indians/Chanute Oilers (40–81), Fort Scott Giants (80–44), Iola Gasbags (34–90), Jefferson City Convicts (40–85), Joplin Miners (56–66), Nevada Lunatics (86–38) and Springfield Reds (83–40).
The Sedalia Goldbugs finished with a record of 86–47, to place 1st in the Missouri Valley League, which had no playoffs.
The final Western Association standings of 1905 were: Guthrie Senators (66–70), Joplin Miners (65–73), Leavenworth Orioles (75–59), Oklahoma City Mets (77–58), Sedalia Goldbugs (70–64), Springfield Highlanders (54–80), Topeka White Sox (54–80) and Wichita Jobbers (79–56).
[15][16][17][18][19] On July 16, 1905, Sedalia pitcher Happy Wescott threw a no–hitter against the Topeka White Sox in a 5–0, 5–inning victory.
The 1911 Sedalia Cubs became charter members of the Class D level Missouri State League, which folded mid–season.
The Brookfield Hustlers, Jefferson City Senators, Kirksville Osteopaths and Macon Athletics joined the Sedalia Cubs in beginning league play.