Uncover the MLB Dynasties: Which Teams Hold the Record for Unbroken Playoff Streaks and Championship Runs?

Good teams often make the playoffs, but great teams write their names into baseball lore with unyielding runs of dominance. And when it comes to sustained excellence, who else but the 27-time World Series champion New York Yankees instantly spring to mind? But let’s not sell short those other contenders who’ve seized their moments in the sun — some with active streaks that dare to rewrite history as we know it. After diving into baseball’s longest playoff droughts, it’s time to flip the script and ask: which teams have stamped their ticket to the postseason the most consecutive times? From the Braves’ unforgettable 14-year division reign to the Dodgers’ modern hustle, this deep dive unpacks the stamina behind the streaks and ponders — can anyone keep this up forever, or will the rhythm finally break? Buckle up, because streaks like these aren’t just stats; they’re stories of grit, glory, and relentless pursuit. LEARN MORE.
Good teams often play second fiddle to great teams in baseball.

Unsurprisingly, the Yankees make the list â and all the other ones â beginning with their 114-win season in â98. Arguably one of the best teams of all time, Derek Jeterâs Yankees remained at the top of the AL East for nine seasons, leaving the Boston Red Sox frustrated in second place year after year.

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Naturally, each season the Braves won the NL East, they also made a postseason appearance. And during those 14 years, Atlanta played in the NLCS eight consecutive times. They had six 100-win seasons, including three in a row from 1997-99 â in an era with Glavine, Maddux, Smoltz and Chipper Jones. Despite their decade-long dominance, the Braves won just a single World Series title in 1995.

Most Consecutive MLB Division Titles (Since 1969)

1. Atlanta Braves, 14 (1991-2005)

A mere decade before, Stengelâs Yankees clinched a World Series berth for five straight years (and this was long before the time of the ALCS). And had it not been for Clevelandâs 111 wins in â54, New York wouldâve extended its Fall Classic appearance streak to 10 as it won three more from 1955-58.

2. New York Yankees, 9 (1998-2006)

We previously looked back at baseballâs longest playoff droughts. Now letâs explore which teams have the most consecutive playoff appearances in Major League Baseball history.

3. Los Angeles Dodgers, 8 (2013-2020)

In an ever-fluctuating NL West, the Dodgers claimed eight-straight crowns, including two 100-plus win regular seasons. They were on track to nab their ninth title until their division rivals, the San Francisco Giants, beat them with 107 wins â just more than their 106 â in one of the most exciting races in MLB history.

T-4. Atlanta Braves, 6 (2018-2023)
T-4. Philadelphia Phillies, 5 (2007-11)
T-4. Cleveland, 5 (1995-99)
T-4. Oakland Athletics, 5 (1971-75)

Most Consecutive MLB Playoff Appearances (All Time)

1. Atlanta Braves, 14 (1991-2005)

From 1960-64, the Yankees posted the best records in the American League, easily making their way to the World Series for five consecutive years. In long-time manager Casey Stengelâs final year as skipper, Maris and Mantleâs Yankees narrowly lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Fall Classic. They took home titles in the next two years, first beating Frank Robinsonâs Cincinnati Reds in â61 and then Willie Maysâ Giants in â62. But they would fall short of winning the next two years and fail to make the World Series for over a decade.

2. New York Yankees, 13 (1995-2007)

During Bobby Coxâs first full season back as manager in â91, the Braves notched 94 wins, nearly reversing their record from the year before. And with one of the best trio of pitchers in league history â Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux and John Smoltz â the Braves would go on to win the National League East the next 14 seasons.

3. Los Angeles Dodgers, 12 (2013-24) *ACTIVE
T-4. Houston Astros, 8 (2017-24) *ACTIVE
T-4. New York Yankees, 6 (2017-22)
T-6. Atlanta Braves, 7 (2018-24) *ACTIVE
T-6. St. Louis Cardinals, 5 (2011-15)
T-6. Philadelphia Phillies, 5 (2007-11)
T-6. Cleveland, 5 (1995-99)
T-6. Oakland Athletics, 5 (1971-75)
T-6. New York Yankees, 5 (1960-64)
T-6. New York Yankees, 5 (1949-53)

Most Consecutive World Series Appearances

T-1. New York Yankees, 5 (1960-64)

Even before they had nearly a 10-year streak of consecutive division titles, the Yankees were playoff-bound the previous three seasons. In 1995, Buck Showalterâs last season as skipper, they narrowly lost to the Seattle Mariners in the AL Divisional Series. But under the helm of Joe Torre and with the âCore Fourâ â Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera â the Yankees won the Fall Classic four times in this era.

T-1. New York Yankees, 5 (1949-53)

And when it comes to greatness, itâs no shock that the 27-time World Series champion New York Yankees come to mind.

T-3. New York Yankees, 4 (1998-2001)
T-3. New York Yankees, 4 (1955-58)
T-3. New York Yankees, 4 (1936-39)
T-3. New York Giants, 4 (1921-24)
T-7. Oakland Athletics, 3 (1988-90)
T-7. New York Yankees, 3 (1976-78)
T-7. Oakland Athletics. 3 (1974-74)
T-7. Baltimore Orioles, 3 (1969-71)
T-7. St. Louis Cardinals, 3 (1942-44)
T-7. New York Yankees, 3 (1941-43)
T-7. Philadelphia Athletics, 3 (1929-31)
T-7. New York Yankees, 3 (1926-28)
T-7. New York Yankees, 3 (1921-23)
T-7. New York Giants, 3 (1911-13)
T-7. Detroit Tigers, 3 (1907-09)
T-7. Chicago Cubs, 3 (1906-08)

Most Consecutive World Series Titles

1. New York Yankees, 5 (1949-53)

Once again, the Yankees make the list of MLBâs longest streaks in the postseason, winning five consecutive World Series titles. With Hall of Famers like Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and Phil Rizzuto on the team, itâs no shock the Yankees dominated the league for so many years. In those five years, they beat Jackie Robinsonâs Brooklyn Dodgers thrice, swept the Philadelphia Phillies, and defeated Maysâ Giants.

2. New York Yankees, 4 (1936-39)

But other teams have seized the moment and had a run at a ring themselves â and some are looking to extend their active streaks.

T-3. New York Yankees, 3 (1998-2000)
T-3. Oakland Athletics, 3 (1972-74)
T-5. Toronto Blue Jays, 2 (1992-93)
T-5. New York Yankees, 2 (1977-78)
T-5. Cincinnati Reds, 2 (1975-76)
T-5. New York Yankees, 2 (1961-62)
T-5. Philadelphia Athletics, 2 (1929-30)
T-5. New York Yankees, 2 (1927-28)
T-5. New York Giants, 2 (1921-22)
T-5. Boston Red Sox, 2 (1915-16)
T-5. Philadelphia Athletics, 2 (1910-11)
T-5. Chicago Cubs, 2 (1907-08)

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From 1936-39, the Bronx Bombers won four consecutive World Series â the first team to ever do so. Led by DiMaggio and the home run-hitting Lou Gehrig, the team had three 100-win seasons, defeated the Giants twice, and swept both the Chicago Cubs and the Reds to cap off their historic run.