Template:2001 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 91 | 71 | .562 | — | 44–36 | 47–35 |
| Minnesota Twins | 85 | 77 | .525 | 6 | 47–34 | 38–43 |
| Chicago White Sox | 83 | 79 | .512 | 8 | 46–35 | 37–44 |
| Detroit Tigers | 66 | 96 | .407 | 25 | 37–44 | 29–52 |
| Kansas City Royals | 65 | 97 | .401 | 26 | 35–46 | 30–51 |