Yankees Valued Over $8B, Lead MLB Teams

The New York Yankees have become the first MLB franchise to surpass an $8 billion valuation, topping Forbes' 2025 list of most valuable baseball teams at $8.2 billion. They are followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers at $6.8 billion, the Boston Red Sox at $4.8 billion, the Chicago Cubs at $4.6 billion, and the San Francisco Giants at $4 billion. The Yankees' continued dominance in franchise valuations contrasts with their on-field performance, as they haven't won a World Series in 15 years. The Los Angeles Dodgers, boosted by their recent World Series win and a successful year with Shohei Ohtani, saw their valuation increase by 25%. Despite rising valuations, MLB faces challenges with local television revenue, highlighted by the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, which affects many teams' financial stability. Meanwhile, the Athletics saw a 50% increase in value to $1.8 billion following their relocation plans from Oakland to Las Vegas.