Template:1997 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 101 | 61 | .623 | — | 50–31 | 51–30 |
| Florida Marlins | 92 | 70 | .568 | 9 | 52–29 | 40–41 |
| New York Mets | 88 | 74 | .543 | 13 | 50–31 | 38–43 |
| Montreal Expos | 78 | 84 | .481 | 23 | 45–36 | 33–48 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 68 | 94 | .420 | 33 | 38–43 | 30–51 |