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Yankees lead all-time postseason series losses since 1884

Original: All 440 postseason series since 1884, charged to the club that lost it. A sweep and a game seven cost the same October.

A statistical rundown of all 440 MLB postseason series since 1884 counts each one as a loss for the defeated club. The Yankees top the list with 33 series losses, while also leading in series won (58) and played (91). The point being made is that losing in October requires qualifying for it, so the totals double as a measure of sustained postseason success.

Why now: Fans are debating whether the Yankees' record losses reflect failure or proof of unmatched October appearances.

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• All 440 postseason series since 1884, charged to the club that lost it. A sweep and a game seven cost the same October. The Yankees finish on 33, more than anybody - and first in series won (58) and played (91) too. You cannot lose an October without qualifying for one. The… · bringerofdata · 1

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