Template:1880 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Stockings | 67 | 17 | .798 | — | 37–5 | 30–12 |
| Providence Grays | 52 | 32 | .619 | 15 | 31–12 | 21–20 |
| Cleveland Blues | 47 | 37 | .560 | 20 | 24–19 | 23–18 |
| Troy Trojans | 41 | 42 | .494 | 25½ | 20–21 | 21–21 |
| Worcester Worcesters | 40 | 43 | .482 | 26½ | 24–17 | 16–26 |
| Boston Red Caps | 40 | 44 | .476 | 27 | 25–17 | 15–27 |
| Buffalo Bisons | 24 | 58 | .293 | 42 | 13–28 | 11–30 |
| Cincinnati Stars | 21 | 59 | .263 | 44 | 14–25 | 7–34 |