Template:1988 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | 100 | 60 | .625 | — | 56–24 | 44–36 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 85 | 75 | .531 | 15 | 43–38 | 42–37 |
| Montreal Expos | 81 | 81 | .500 | 20 | 43–38 | 38–43 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 85 | .475 | 24 | 39–42 | 38–43 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 76 | 86 | .469 | 25 | 41–40 | 35–46 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 65 | 96 | .404 | 35½ | 38–42 | 27–54 |