Template:1879 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Grays | 59 | 25 | .702 | — | 34–8 | 25–17 |
| Boston Red Caps | 54 | 30 | .643 | 5 | 29–13 | 25–17 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 46 | 32 | .590 | 10 | 23–16 | 23–16 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 46 | 33 | .582 | 10½ | 29–13 | 17–20 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 43 | 37 | .537 | 14 | 21–16 | 22–21 |
| Cleveland Blues | 27 | 55 | .329 | 31 | 15–27 | 12–28 |
| Syracuse Stars | 22 | 48 | .314 | 30 | 11–22 | 11–26 |
| Troy Trojans | 19 | 56 | .253 | 35½ | 12–27 | 7–29 |