After clinching their 13th consecutive postseason appearance in September 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the longest active postseason streak in Major League Baseball. From 1991-2005, the Atlanta Braves achieved the longest postseason streak in MLB history, with 14 appearances in a row.
The Milwaukee Brewers were the first team to clinch a playoff spot in 2025. Which teams have secured postseason play most consistently? Check out the breakdown below:
Longest active postseason streaks
*1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 13 seasons (since 2013)
2. Houston Astros: 9 seasons (since 2017)
*3. Philadelphia Phillies: 4 seasons (since 2022)
*Clinched a 2025 playoff spot
Longest postseason streaks in MLB history (does not include the 1994 season)
1. Atlanta Braves: 14 (1991-2005)
2. New York Yankees: 13 (1995-2007)
3. Los Angeles Dodgers: 13 (2013-2025)
4. Houston Astros: 9 (2017-2024)
5. Atlanta Braves: 7 (2018-2024)
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