Template:2004 AL East standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 101 | 61 | .623 | — | 57–24 | 44–37 |
| Boston Red Sox | 98 | 64 | .605 | 3 | 55–26 | 43–38 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 78 | 84 | .481 | 23 | 38–43 | 40–41 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays | 70 | 91 | .435 | 30½ | 41–39 | 29–52 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 67 | 94 | .416 | 33½ | 40–41 | 27–53 |