Template:1998 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 89 | 73 | .549 | — | 46–35 | 43–38 |
| Chicago White Sox | 80 | 82 | .494 | 9 | 44–37 | 36–45 |
| Kansas City Royals | 72 | 89 | .447 | 16½ | 29–51 | 43–38 |
| Minnesota Twins | 70 | 92 | .432 | 19 | 35–46 | 35–46 |
| Detroit Tigers | 65 | 97 | .401 | 24 | 32–49 | 33–48 |