Template:1997 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | 98 | 64 | .605 | — | 46–35 | 52–29 |
| New York Yankees | 96 | 66 | .593 | 2 | 47–33 | 49–33 |
| Detroit Tigers | 79 | 83 | .488 | 19 | 42–39 | 37–44 |
| Boston Red Sox | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20 | 39–42 | 39–42 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 76 | 86 | .469 | 22 | 42–39 | 34–47 |