Template:1889 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 83 | 43 | .659 | — | 47–15 | 36–28 |
| Boston Beaneaters | 83 | 45 | .648 | 1 | 48–17 | 35–28 |
| Chicago White Stockings | 67 | 65 | .508 | 19 | 37–30 | 30–35 |
| Philadelphia Quakers | 63 | 64 | .496 | 20½ | 43–24 | 20–40 |
| Pittsburgh Alleghenys | 61 | 71 | .462 | 25 | 40–28 | 21–43 |
| Cleveland Spiders | 61 | 72 | .459 | 25½ | 33–35 | 28–37 |
| Indianapolis Hoosiers | 59 | 75 | .440 | 28 | 32–36 | 27–39 |
| Washington Nationals | 41 | 83 | .331 | 41 | 24–29 | 17–54 |