z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
The 1896 St. Louis Browns, managed by Harry Diddlebock (7-10) and Arlie Latham (0-3) and Chris Von Der Ahe (0-2) and Roger Connor (8-37) and Tommy Dowd (25-38), missed the postseason after finishing the NL regular season in 11th place with a 40-90 record.