The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals are on the brink of clinching their first postseason berths since 2014 and 2015, respectively, which would end some of the longest active postseason droughts in baseball. Since 1969, the Washington Nationals (formerly Montreal Expos) hold the record for the longest MLB postseason drought, missing October baseball from 1982-2011.
Here are other MLB teams that have gone the longest without making it to the playoffs.
Longest active postseason droughts (entering 2024 season)
T1. Los Angeles Angels: Since 2014
T1. Detroit Tigers: Since 2014
T2. Pittsburgh Pirates: Since 2015
T2. Kansas City Royals: Since 2015
5. Colorado Rockies: Since 2018
Longest postseason droughts since 1969
1. Washington Nationals (Montreal Expos): 29 (1982-2011)
2. Kansas City Royals: 27 (1986-2013)
3. Texas Rangers: 26 (1969-1995)
4. Cleveland Guardians (Cleveland Indians): 25 (1969-1993)
5. Milwaukee Brewers: 24 (1983-2007)
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