Template:1989 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 93 | 69 | .574 | — | 48–33 | 45–36 |
| New York Mets | 87 | 75 | .537 | 6 | 51–30 | 36–45 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 86 | 76 | .531 | 7 | 46–35 | 40–41 |
| Montreal Expos | 81 | 81 | .500 | 12 | 44–37 | 37–44 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19 | 39–42 | 35–46 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 26 | 38–42 | 29–53 |