# Teams with 10+ losses still made playoffs

> Six MLB teams survived 10+ game losing streaks to reach postseason
- Title: Teams with 10+ losses still made playoffs · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Six MLB teams survived 10+ game losing streaks to reach postseason Long losing streaks don't end a team's playoff chances
- Keywords: mlb, playoffs, losing streak, cubs, phillies, dodgers, braves, giants, guardians, nfl, mlb playoffs, sports
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/longest-losing-streaks-by-postseason-teams
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- Topics: mlb, playoffs, losing streak, cubs, phillies, dodgers, braves, giants, guardians, nfl, mlb playoffs, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Long losing streaks don't end a team's playoff chances