Template:1998 NL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | 102 | 60 | .630 | — | 55–26 | 47–34 |
| Chicago Cubs | 90 | 73 | .552 | 12½ | 51–31 | 39–42 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 83 | 79 | .512 | 19 | 48–34 | 35–45 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 77 | 85 | .475 | 25 | 39–42 | 38–43 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 74 | 88 | .457 | 28 | 38–43 | 36–45 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 69 | 93 | .426 | 33 | 40–40 | 29–53 |