The Longest Active MLB Playoff Droughts

In January 2024, the Detroit Lions snapped a lengthy playoff win drought, as the NFC North champions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round. It was a drought that spanned over 30 years, as the last time the Lions won a playoff game was in 1991. But what is the longest MLB playoff drought that is currently active? Here’s a look at the current history of playoff droughts.

What is the longest active stretch without a MLB Postseason appearance?

As of 2025, the Los Angeles Angels have the longest active MLB playoff drought. The Angels haven’t made the playoffs since the 2014 campaign.

Before the 2024 season, the Angels were tied with the Tigers for the longest postseason drought. Detroit, though, made the playoffs in 2024, as the Tigers snuck in as one of the three AL Wild Cards.

The Pirates, however, are not far behind the Angels. Pittsburgh last made the playoffs in 2015, when the Pirates were bounced by the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round.

Neither the Angels or Pirates made the playoffs in 2025..

What is the longest playoff series win drought in MLB?

That record belongs to the Reds. Cincinnati last won a playoff round in 1995 when the Reds beat the Dodgers in the NLDS that year.

The Reds had a chance to break that drought in 2025, as Cincinnati made the playoffs as the third NL Wild Card team. Unfortunately for the Reds, Los Angeles swept them in the first round that year.

The Minnesota Twins snapped a lengthy streak in October 2023. Minnesota defeated the Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card round in 2023, the first time since 2002 that the Twins won a playoff round.

The Chicago White Sox own the second-longest playoff series win drought heading into 2025. Chicago last won a playoff round in the 2005 World Series.

Here’s a look at the complete table of all 30 MLB teams of when each made the playoffs and when each won a round: