| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| Detroit Wolverines | 79 | 45 | .637 | -- |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 75 | 48 | .610 | 3.5 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 71 | 50 | .587 | 6.5 |
| New York Giants | 68 | 55 | .553 | 10.5 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 61 | 60 | .504 | 16.5 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 55 | 69 | .444 | 24 |
| Washington Nationals | 46 | 76 | .377 | 32 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 37 | 89 | .294 | 43 |