American League Wild Card Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 17 | 10 | .629 | 0 | Won 2 |
| Texas | 14 | 12 | .538 | 2.5 | Won 4 |
| Detroit | 14 | 12 | .538 | 2.5 | Won 1 |
| New York | 13 | 13 | .500 | 3.5 | Lost 3 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 14 | .481 | 4 | Lost 1 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 13 | .480 | 4 | Won 3 |
| Chicago | 12 | 14 | .461 | 4.5 | Lost 4 |
| Tampa Bay | 12 | 16 | .428 | 5.5 | Won 1 |
| Oakland | 9 | 15 | .375 | 6.5 | Lost 3 |
| Cleveland | 10 | 17 | .370 | 7 | Lost 1 |
| Baltimore | 10 | 17 | .370 | 7 | Lost 1 |
(updated 5.6.2009 at 3:19 PM CDT)