Template:1996 AL West standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | 90 | 72 | .556 | — | 50–31 | 40–41 |
| Seattle Mariners | 85 | 76 | .528 | 4½ | 43–38 | 42–38 |
| Oakland Athletics | 78 | 84 | .481 | 12 | 40–41 | 38–43 |
| California Angels | 70 | 91 | .435 | 19½ | 43–38 | 27–53 |
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | 90 | 72 | .556 | — | 50–31 | 40–41 |
| Seattle Mariners | 85 | 76 | .528 | 4½ | 43–38 | 42–38 |
| Oakland Athletics | 78 | 84 | .481 | 12 | 40–41 | 38–43 |
| California Angels | 70 | 91 | .435 | 19½ | 43–38 | 27–53 |