| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 98 | 64 | .605 | — | 52–32 | 46–32 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 84 | 78 | .519 | 14 | 52–32 | 32–46 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20 | 47–36 | 31–48 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 83 | .481 | 20 | 46–37 | 31–46 |
| New York Mets | 77 | 84 | .478 | 20½ | 40–42 | 37–42 |
| Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | .441 | 26½ | 33–35 | 38–55 |