Template:2002 NL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 97 | 65 | .599 | — | 52–29 | 45–36 |
| Houston Astros | 84 | 78 | .519 | 13 | 47–34 | 37–44 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 78 | 84 | .481 | 19 | 38–43 | 40–41 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 72 | 89 | .447 | 24½ | 38–42 | 34–47 |
| Chicago Cubs | 67 | 95 | .414 | 30 | 36–45 | 31–50 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 56 | 106 | .346 | 41 | 31–50 | 25–56 |