Template:1996 NL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 96 | 66 | .593 | — | 56–25 | 40–41 |
| Montreal Expos | 88 | 74 | .543 | 8 | 50–31 | 38–43 |
| Florida Marlins | 80 | 82 | .494 | 16 | 52–29 | 28–53 |
| New York Mets | 71 | 91 | .438 | 25 | 42–39 | 29–52 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 67 | 95 | .414 | 29 | 35–46 | 32–49 |