There have been some changes at the organisational level in the offseason between the 1901 and 1902 Footnote League seasons. They are as follows:
- The Philadelphia Phillies ownership has been transferred from Nick Tichnor to Quinn Carlson, effective 19/10/1901.
- The Milwaukee Brewers franchise has been moved to St Louis and will be called the Browns.
- The Cleveland Blues will now be called the Cleveland Bronchos.