Template:1982 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 92 | 70 | .568 | — | 46–35 | 46–35 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 89 | 73 | .549 | 3 | 51–30 | 38–43 |
| Montreal Expos | 86 | 76 | .531 | 6 | 40–41 | 46–35 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 84 | 78 | .519 | 8 | 42–39 | 42–39 |
| Chicago Cubs | 73 | 89 | .451 | 19 | 38–43 | 35–46 |
| New York Mets | 65 | 97 | .401 | 27 | 33–48 | 32–49 |