Template:1976 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 97 | 62 | .610 | — | 45–35 | 52–27 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 88 | 74 | .543 | 10½ | 42–39 | 46–35 |
| Boston Red Sox | 83 | 79 | .512 | 15½ | 46–35 | 37–44 |
| Cleveland Indians | 81 | 78 | .509 | 16 | 44–35 | 37–43 |
| Detroit Tigers | 74 | 87 | .460 | 24 | 36–44 | 38–43 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 66 | 95 | .410 | 32 | 36–45 | 30–50 |