Template:2006 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 97 | 65 | .599 | — | 50–31 | 47–34 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 87 | 75 | .537 | 10 | 50–31 | 37–44 |
| Boston Red Sox | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | 48–33 | 38–43 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 70 | 92 | .432 | 27 | 40–41 | 30–51 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 61 | 101 | .377 | 36 | 41–40 | 20–61 |