At 162 games, the MLB regular season is the longest of all professional sports, and a strong start to the season doesn’t guarantee a strong finish. Still, a good winning streak can be a great way to make waves early on.
So, what are the longest winning streaks to start a season in MLB history?
Longest MLB Winning Streaks to Start the Season
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| RANK | TEAM | YEAR | WINNING STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Brewers | 1987 | 13 |
| Atlanta Braves | 1982 | 13 | |
| 3 | Oakland Athletics | 1981 | 11 |
| 4 | Cleveland Indians | 1966 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1962 | 10 | |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 1955 | 10 | |
| 7 | Kansas City Royals | 2003 | 9 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 1990 | 9 | |
| Detroit Tigers | 1984 | 9 | |
| St. Louis Browns | 1944 | 9 | |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 1940 | 9 | |
| New York Giants | 1918 | 9 | |
| 13 | Chicago Whit e Sox | 1982 | 8 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 1980 | 8 | |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 1915 | 8 |
The 1987 Milwaukee Brewers and the 1982 Atlanta Braves share the MLB record for the longest winning streak to start a season. Both teams began their respective seasons with a 13-game winning streak.
Despite holding this record, the Milwaukee Brewers didn’t make the postseason in 1987. The 1982 Atlanta Braves advanced through to the ALCS before they were eliminated.