Template:1999 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 98 | 64 | .605 | — | 48–33 | 50–31 |
| Boston Red Sox | 94 | 68 | .580 | 4 | 49–32 | 45–36 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 84 | 78 | .519 | 14 | 40–41 | 44–37 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 78 | 84 | .481 | 20 | 41–40 | 37–44 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 69 | 93 | .426 | 29 | 33–48 | 36–45 |