Template:2002 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 103 | 58 | .640 | — | 52–28 | 51–30 |
| Boston Red Sox | 93 | 69 | .574 | 10½ | 42–39 | 51–30 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 78 | 84 | .481 | 25½ | 42–39 | 36–45 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 67 | 95 | .414 | 36½ | 34–47 | 33–48 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 55 | 106 | .342 | 48 | 30–51 | 25–55 |