Template:1985 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 101 | 61 | .623 | — | 54–27 | 47–34 |
| New York Mets | 98 | 64 | .605 | 3 | 51–30 | 47–34 |
| Montreal Expos | 84 | 77 | .522 | 16½ | 44–37 | 40–40 |
| Chicago Cubs | 77 | 84 | .478 | 23½ | 41–39 | 36–45 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 75 | 87 | .463 | 26 | 41–40 | 34–47 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 57 | 104 | .354 | 43½ | 35–45 | 22–59 |