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Teams with 10+ losses still made playoffs
Six MLB teams survived 10+ game losing streaks to reach postseason
In brief
Six MLB teams survived 10+ game losing streaks to reach postseason Long losing streaks don't end a team's playoff chances Originally reported by Mlb.
Long losing streaks don't kill playoff hopes
Six teams weathered 10+ game losing streaks and still qualified for postseason
2026 Phillies: 10-game losing streak
Phillies dropped 10 straight games before reaching playoffs
2026 Cubs: 10-game losing streak
Cubs dropped 10 straight games after strong start to playoffs
2017 Dodgers: 11-game losing streak
Dodgers lost 11 straight games but won NL pennant
1982 Braves: 11-game losing streak
Braves lost 11 straight games but won NL West
1951 Giants: 11-game losing streak
Giants lost 11 straight games but won World Series
2025 Guardians: 10-game losing streak
Guardians dropped 10 straight games but reached playoffs
What it means
Long losing streaks don't end a team's playoff chances
