Three years after the National League's Cleveland Blues folded they were reformed by street car tycoon Frank Robison. The new Cleveland Blues would play at the Kennard Street Grounds in the rival American Association were managed by Jimmy Williams.

The new Blues struggled early, losing 13 of their first 14 games, as they spend the entire season at or near the bottom of the standings. The Cleveland Blues would finish in last place among eight teams with a record of 39-92.