| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 97 | 65 | .599 | — | 47–34 | 50–31 |
| Chicago White Sox | 75 | 86 | .466 | 21½ | 38–42 | 37–44 |
| Detroit Tigers | 69 | 92 | .429 | 27½ | 38–43 | 31–49 |
| Kansas City Royals | 64 | 97 | .398 | 32½ | 33–47 | 31–50 |
| Minnesota Twins | 63 | 97 | .394 | 33 | 31–50 | 32–47 |