Template:1938 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 89 | 63 | .586 | — | 44–33 | 45–30 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 86 | 64 | .573 | 2 | 44–33 | 42–31 |
| New York Giants | 83 | 67 | .553 | 5 | 43–30 | 40–37 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 82 | 68 | .547 | 6 | 43–34 | 39–34 |
| Boston Bees | 77 | 75 | .507 | 12 | 45–30 | 32–45 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 71 | 80 | .470 | 17½ | 36–41 | 35–39 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 69 | 80 | .463 | 18½ | 31–41 | 38–39 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 45 | 105 | .300 | 43 | 26–48 | 19–57 |