Failed history: Longest losing streaks to begin an MLB season

Nine losses to start a season among MLB's worst all-time.

April 15, 2016 at 5:38AM

Streak tracker

Longest losing streaks to start a season in post-1900 MLB history:

YearTeamLossesFinal rec.

1988Baltimore2154-107

1997Chicago Cubs1468-94

1920Detroit1361-93-1

2002Detroit1155-106

1968Chicago White Sox1067-95

1988Atlanta1054-106

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2016Twins9*??-??

*Tied with several teams

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