Template:2006 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | 96 | 66 | .593 | — | 54–27 | 42–39 |
| Detroit Tigers | 95 | 67 | .586 | 1 | 46–35 | 49–32 |
| Chicago White Sox | 90 | 72 | .556 | 6 | 49–32 | 41–40 |
| Cleveland Indians | 78 | 84 | .481 | 18 | 44–37 | 34–47 |
| Kansas City Royals | 62 | 100 | .383 | 34 | 34–47 | 28–53 |