| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | 82 | 79 | .509 | — | 43–38 | 39–41 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 81 | 81 | .500 | 1½ | 43–38 | 38–43 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 80 | 82 | .494 | 2½ | 41–40 | 39–42 |
| Montreal Expos | 79 | 83 | .488 | 3½ | 43–38 | 36–45 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 84 | .478 | 5 | 41–39 | 36–45 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 71 | 91 | .438 | 11½ | 38–43 | 33–48 |