Pre 1920 – Springfield Merchants 1920 – Midgets (St. Louis Browns Affiliate Western Association) 1931 – Became a class C affiliate of St. Louis Cardinals called Redwings, later called the Cardinals (Western Association) Ceased 1942? 1950 – Springfield Cubs (Chicago farm team) 1 season only Black semi-pro team – Hyde Park All Stars 1945-1952

For further information, see 'Baseball in Springfield' by Rusty Aton