Oakland A's Tie MLB Record For Longest Losing Streak At 23 Games

Oakland As Tie MLB Record For Longest Losing Streak At 23 Games...

The Oakland Athletics matched the longest losing streak in MLB history Wednesday night, falling 5-4 to the Seattle Mariners for their 23rd consecutive defeat. The 2026 A's now share the dubious record with the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies, drawing national attention as their collapse continues.

Fans at T-Mobile Park in Seattle watched Oakland blow a 4-3 lead in the 8th inning when Mariners rookie outfielder Jake Rodriguez hit a two-run homer. The A's haven't won since Opening Day on March 30, with their streak including 17 road losses and six at the Coliseum.

This historic slump is trending today as baseball analysts debate whether Oakland (1-23) will break the record during their current road trip. The team faces the Mariners again Thursday before traveling to face the Houston Astros this weekend.

"It's tough to watch," said longtime A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper during Wednesday's broadcast. "These players are professionals who never expect to be part of this kind of history." The franchise last endured a double-digit losing streak in 1994 (10 games).

MLB Network devoted significant airtime to the streak Wednesday night, with analysts noting Oakland's league-worst 7.23 team ERA during the skid. The A's have been outscored 187-72 over the 23 games, with 15 losses coming by 3+ runs.

Team owner John Fisher has faced increasing criticism from fans as the streak continues. Only 6,412 attended Tuesday's home game against Seattle - the smallest Coliseum crowd since 1980. "Sell the team" chants have become common during home games.

The Athletics' next chance to avoid sole possession of the record comes Thursday at 6:40 PM PT against Seattle. Right-hander Joe Boyle (0-4, 8.16 ERA) will start for Oakland against Mariners ace Logan Gilbert (3-1, 2.89 ERA).