| National League | ||||
| Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| New York Giants | 84 | 47 | .641 | -- |
| Chicago White Stockings | 77 | 58 | .570 | 9 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 69 | 61 | .531 | 14.5 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 70 | 64 | .522 | 15.5 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 68 | 63 | .519 | 16 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 66 | 68 | .493 | 19.5 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 50 | 85 | .370 | 36 |
| Washington Nationals | 48 | 86 | .358 | 37.5 |