National League Final Standings
| National League | |||||
| Rank | Club | Wins | Losses | Win % | GB |
| 1st | Chicago White Stockings | 56 | 28 | .667 | – |
| 2nd | Providence Grays | 47 | 37 | .560 | 9 |
| 3rd | Buffalo Bisons | 45 | 38 | .542 | 10.5 |
| 4th | Detroit Wolverines | 41 | 43 | .488 | 15 |
| 5th | Troy Trojans | 39 | 45 | .464 | 17 |
| 6th | Boston Red Caps | 38 | 45 | .458 | 17.5 |
| 7th | Cleveland Blues | 36 | 48 | .429 | 20 |
| 8th | Worcester Ruby Legs | 32 | 50 | .390 | 23 |
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