Template:1987 AL West standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | 85 | 77 | .525 | — | 56–25 | 29–52 |
| Kansas City Royals | 83 | 79 | .512 | 2 | 46–35 | 37–44 |
| Oakland Athletics | 81 | 81 | .500 | 4 | 42–39 | 39–42 |
| Seattle Mariners | 78 | 84 | .481 | 7 | 40–41 | 38–43 |
| Chicago White Sox | 77 | 85 | .475 | 8 | 38–43 | 39–42 |
| Texas Rangers | 75 | 87 | .463 | 10 | 43–38 | 32–49 |
| California Angels | 75 | 87 | .463 | 10 | 38–43 | 37–44 |