| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 84 | 78 | .519 | — | 44–37 | 40–41 |
| California Angels | 81 | 81 | .500 | 3 | 37–44 | 44–37 |
| Minnesota Twins | 81 | 81 | .500 | 3 | 47–34 | 34–47 |
| Oakland Athletics | 77 | 85 | .475 | 7 | 44–37 | 33–48 |
| Chicago White Sox | 74 | 88 | .457 | 10 | 43–38 | 31–50 |
| Seattle Mariners | 74 | 88 | .457 | 10 | 42–39 | 32–49 |
| Texas Rangers | 69 | 92 | .429 | 14½ | 34–46 | 35–46 |
