Template:2000 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox | 95 | 67 | .586 | — | 46–35 | 49–32 |
| Cleveland Indians | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | 48–33 | 42–39 |
| Detroit Tigers | 79 | 83 | .488 | 16 | 43–38 | 36–45 |
| Kansas City Royals | 77 | 85 | .475 | 18 | 42–39 | 35–46 |
| Minnesota Twins | 69 | 93 | .426 | 26 | 36–45 | 33–48 |