All Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
- Before 1876 Season
The Chicago White Stockings signed Cap Anson as a free agent.
The Hartford Dark Blues signed Candy Cummings as a free agent.
The Boston Reds signed George Wright as a free agent.
Al Spalding jumped from the Boston Reds to the Chicago White Stockings.
- August 10, 1876
The New York Mutuals loaned Nealy Phelps to the Philadelphia Athletics.
Nealy Phelps returned to the New York Mutuals by the Philadelphia Athletics as part of earlier loan.
- Before 1877 Season
The Cincinnati Reds signed Candy Cummings as a free agent.
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