Template:1974 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 88 | 74 | .543 | — | 52–29 | 36–45 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 86 | 75 | .534 | 1½ | 44–37 | 42–38 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 80 | 82 | .494 | 8 | 46–35 | 34–47 |
| Montreal Expos | 79 | 82 | .491 | 8½ | 42–38 | 37–44 |
| New York Mets | 71 | 91 | .438 | 17 | 36–45 | 35–46 |
| Chicago Cubs | 66 | 96 | .407 | 22 | 32–49 | 34–47 |