Template:2001 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 95 | 65 | .594 | — | 51–28 | 44–37 |
| Boston Red Sox | 82 | 79 | .509 | 13½ | 41–40 | 41–39 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 80 | 82 | .494 | 16 | 40–42 | 40–40 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 63 | 98 | .391 | 32½ | 30–50 | 33–48 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 62 | 100 | .383 | 34 | 37–44 | 25–56 |