All Transactions
Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
- Before 1878 Season
The Cincinnati Reds signed King Kelly as a free agent.
Jack Manning returned to the Boston Red Stockings by the Cincinnati Reds as part of earlier loan.
John Ward sent from Binghamton (International Association) to the Providence Grays in an unknown transaction.
- Before 1879 Season
The Providence Grays signed Jim O'Rourke as a free agent.
The Providence Grays signed George Wright as a free agent.
The Buffalo Bisons signed Hardy Richardson as a free agent.
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