Unstoppable Streaks: A Look at the Longest Winning Runs in MLB History

The Magic of Momentum: MLB's Greatest Winning Streaks

In baseball, momentum is everything. A hot streak can define a season, electrify a fanbase, and rewrite record books. The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated this by opening their World Series defense with an impressive 8-0 run - the best start ever by a reigning champion. Yet even this achievement pales next to some of the most legendary streaks in MLB history.

The Gold Standard: The 1916 New York Giants

The undisputed kings of consistency, John McGraw's Giants compiled an incredible 26-game winning streak from September 7-30, 1916. This remarkable run included 12 road wins and featured legendary pitcher Christy Mathewson contributing both on the mound and (in one game) at first base.

Modern Marvels:

2017 Cleveland Guardians: The AL's longest streak at 22 games, powered by Francisco Lindor and pitching dominance
2002 Oakland A's: The "Moneyball" team rode their 20-game streak to a 103-win season
1947 New York Yankees: This 19-game stretch propelled Joe DiMaggio's squad to a World Series title

Early Baseball Dominance

Baseball's early era produced some remarkable runs:

1880 Chicago White Stockings (21 games): The pre-modern era record held for 36 years
1884 Providence Grays (20 games): Featured Hall of Famer Old Hoss Radbourn winning 59 games that season