Template:1948 National League standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Braves | 91 | 62 | .595 | — | 45–31 | 46–31 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 85 | 69 | .552 | 6½ | 44–33 | 41–36 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 84 | 70 | .545 | 7½ | 36–41 | 48–29 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 83 | 71 | .539 | 8½ | 47–31 | 36–40 |
| New York Giants | 78 | 76 | .506 | 13½ | 37–40 | 41–36 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 66 | 88 | .429 | 25½ | 32–44 | 34–44 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 64 | 89 | .418 | 27 | 32–45 | 32–44 |
| Chicago Cubs | 64 | 90 | .416 | 27½ | 35–42 | 29–48 |