The Federal League was a short-lived professional baseball league that operated from 1914 to 1915. It was established as a third major league, competing with the established American League and National League. The league aimed to provide players with better salaries and working conditions, attracting talent from both major leagues. Despite its initial success, the Federal League faced financial difficulties and legal challenges, particularly from the National League. By 1915, the league folded, but it played a significant role in the evolution of professional baseball, leading to changes in player contracts and the eventual establishment of the Federal Baseball Club v. National League case, which impacted baseball's antitrust status.