January 9 - The National and American Leagues agreed to co-exist as major leagues.
May 17 - Cleveland and the New York Highlanders played a game in Columbus, Ohio, because Sunday games were banned in Cleveland.
June 25 - Boston Beaneaters' pitcher Wiley Piatt pitched two complete games against Pittsburgh and lost both of them.
July 2 - Ed Delahanty of Washington died in a fall from a railroad bridge over Niagra falls.
September 17 - Chick Fraser of the Cubs pitched a no-hitter against the Phillies.
September 18 - An informal agreement between the pennant-winning teams called for a best-of-nine postseason championship series between the two titlists.
December 18 - Ban Johnson was elected to another term as American League president with his salary set at $10,000.
July 2 - Ed Delahanty, 35, Hall of Fame slugging first baseman since 1888, a 3-time .400 hitter who ranked second only to Cap Anson in career hits; died after falling from a railroad trestle (bridge) crossing Niagara falls
