What are the longest losing streaks in MLB history?

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

In August 2024, the Chicago White Soxtied the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the longest losing streak (21 games) in American League history.



The longest single-season MLB losing streak of all time was 26 games, by the 1889 Louisville Colonels. In the modern era (since 1900), the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies top the list.



What other teams claim the longest losing streaks in MLB history?



23 games



1961 Philadelphia Phillies



21 games



2024 Chicago White Sox



1988 Baltimore Orioles



20 games



1969 Montreal Expos



1943 Philadelphia Athletics



1916 Philadelphia Athletics



1906 Boston Americans



19 games



2021 Baltimore Orioles



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