Template:1884 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Grays | 84 | 28 | .750 | — | 45–11 | 39–17 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 73 | 38 | .658 | 10½ | 40–16 | 33–22 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 64 | 47 | .577 | 19½ | 37–18 | 27–29 |
| New York Gothams | 62 | 50 | .554 | 22 | 34–22 | 28–28 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 62 | 50 | .554 | 22 | 39–17 | 23–33 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 39 | 73 | .348 | 45 | 19–37 | 20–36 |
| Cleveland Blues | 35 | 77 | .312 | 49 | 22–34 | 13–43 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 28 | 84 | .250 | 56 | 18–38 | 10–46 |