Template:1877 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 42 | 18 | .700 | — | 27–5 | 15–13 |
| Louisville | 35 | 25 | .583 | 7 | 20–9 | 15–16 |
| Brooklyn Hartfords | 31 | 27 | .534 | 10 | 19–8 | 12–19 |
| St. Louis | 28 | 32 | .467 | 14 | 20–10 | 8–22 |
| Chicago | 26 | 33 | .441 | 15½ | 17–12 | 9–21 |
| Cincinnati | 15 | 42 | .263 | 25½ | 12–18 | 3–24 |