Where the Mariners postseason drought ranks all-time in sports

SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' Mike Cameron (C) is congratulated by his teammate Bret Boone (L) after his two-run home run scored himself and Ichiro Suzuki (R) in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians during the second game of the American League Divisional Series in Seattle, WA, 11 October 2001. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE (Photo credit should read DAN LEVINE/AFP via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES: Seattle Mariners' Mike Cameron (C) is congratulated by his teammate Bret Boone (L) after his two-run home run scored himself and Ichiro Suzuki (R) in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians during the second game of the American League Divisional Series in Seattle, WA, 11 October 2001. AFP PHOTO/Dan LEVINE (Photo credit should read DAN LEVINE/AFP via Getty Images) /
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The Expos/Nationals with the longest streak
Montreal Expos outfielder Rondell White (#22) congratulates Vladimir Guerrero (#27) for a fifth inning homer against the Chicago Cubs 16 June 2000 in Chicago. AFP Photo/Tannen MAURY (Photo by TANNEN MAURY / AFP) (Photo by TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images) /

Washington Nationals: 30 Years: 1982-2011

Kansas City Royals: 28 Years: 1986-2013

Texas Rangers: 35 Years: 1961-1995 (27 seasons)

Cleveland Indians: 40 Years: 1955-1994 (25 seasons)

Milwaukee Brewers: 25 Years: 1983-2007

Toronto Blue Jays: 21 Years: 1994-2014

Seattle Mariners: 20 Years: 2002-Current

Pittsburgh Pirates: 20 Years: 1993-2013

New Orleans Saints: 20 Years: 1967-1986

Yeah, baseball is definitely the one that has the longest streaks. Even when you take into account that the ones that take place before 1969 shouldn’t count, baseball still holds all five of the longest droughts. I said it earlier, and I’ll say it again. For those who had streaks before 1969, or through that season and beyond, it definitely stinks to miss out. However, there were no playoffs back then. Just a pennant and a trip to the World Series.

It’s what makes the Nationals streak, as well as the Royals streak, so insane. There’s also a bit of irony in the fact that the Nationals missed for so long, and the year they made it is when their divisional for, the Phillies, started missing the playoffs.

Through all of these streaks, there is one thing that stands out on most of the teams. Incredible prospects. The Royals were ranked number one and made the World Series a few years later. The Indians were loaded, as were the Brewers. Having Manny Ramirez, Ryan Braun, or Prince Fielder will do that for you.

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So, the Mariners have the 7th longest streak of all-time, tied with the Saints and Pirates. We aren’t out of the woods yet, as the Mariners likely still need another piece or two to be considered a true contender. Things are looking up for Seattle though, and they should halt their drought soon… I hope.