Mariners, Phillies and MLB’s longest playoff droughts

There are a number of MLB teams hoping that this season results in some long-awaited postseason play. 

Making the playoffs in professional sports is the first step for fans and franchises to believe they have a shot at ultimate glory. But while some organizations have made a habit of tasting the postseason — think, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have made the playoffs nine consecutive seasons — others have forgotten what it’s like to play in October.

Here is a breakdown of the 10 franchises with the longest active playoff droughts and their postseason potential, as the heart of the 2022 season approaches (all stats as of Friday, June 10):

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