IN THE NEWS: At the National League meeting, Troy and Worcester are officially replaced by New York and Philadelphia. A.G. Mills is elected president. Starting in 1883, pitchers will be charged with an error after a walk, balk, wild pitch, or HBP. Catchers will be charged with an error after a passed ball.
IN THE NEWS: James H. Dudley, manager of a top black club in Richmond, VA, initiates discussion concerning the formation of a black league with teams from New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Richmond. On February 10, 1883, Pittsburgh manager W.C. Lee expresses interest in the plan, but nothing comes of it.
IN THE NEWS: At its first annual convention, the AA establishes the first permanent staff of umpires in ML history. Previously, the National League and AA umpires were local men hired on game day by the home club.