Template:2000 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 87 | 74 | .540 | — | 44–36 | 43–38 |
| Boston Red Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 2½ | 42–39 | 43–38 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 83 | 79 | .512 | 4½ | 45–36 | 38–43 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 74 | 88 | .457 | 13½ | 44–37 | 30–51 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 69 | 92 | .429 | 18 | 36–44 | 33–48 |