Despite their great success in the 90s, with three straight N.L. pennants/championships and winning the old "Temple Cup" and several runner-up finishes, Baltimore was unceremoniously dropped when the League contracted from 12 down to 8 teams in 1900.
Despite their great success in the 90s, with three straight N.L. pennants/championships in 1894-1895-1896 under owner Ned Hanlon, and winning the old "Temple Cup" championship trophy and several runner-up finishes. Then Baltimore was unceremoniously dropped when the National League contracted from 12 down to 8 teams in 1900.