2025 MLB Team Wealth: Yankees and Dodgers Boast a Total Worth of $16 Billion
Top MLB Franchises Shine in 2025
The latest valuations for the top 10 most valuable Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises were not directly provided, but based on financial data like payrolls and market size influence, several teams stand out as the most valuable.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the pack with a staggering payroll of approximately $340 million in 2025, a figure that typically indicates a high franchise value. The New York Mets follow closely with a payroll of around $339 million, while the New York Yankees boast a payroll near $298 million, reflecting their historical status as one of the richest sports franchises.
Other large-market teams with high spending and competitive performance include the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Francisco Giants. These teams have been noted for their recent power rankings and attention [1][5].
While specific overall franchise valuations in terms of business worth or Forbes/Sportico valuations for MLB teams were not listed, the combination of top payrolls and top market performance usually correlates strongly with franchise valuation.
Last year, nine teams paid a total luxury tax of $311 million, with half of that going towards the commissioner's discretionary fund. Baseball's 30 teams generated an estimated $12.75 billion in revenue last year, including non-MLB events at stadiums.
The Oakland Athletics (A's) are worth $1.57 billion, up 15% since 2024, with the second-biggest increase behind the Dodgers. The Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract in free agency in December 2023.
The Dodgers' on-field success includes 11 division titles in 12 years and two World Series wins. The average MLB team is worth $2.82 billion, up 7% from conversations with team executives, bankers, lawyers, and investors.
The Dodgers' gross revenue before revenue-sharing is estimated at $1 billion, and their value increased by $1.43 billion over the past year, making them the seventh most valuable franchise across all sports. The A's long-term health will be determined by their move to Las Vegas, with their new stadium projected to open in 2028.
The New York Yankees' value is $8.39 billion, trailing only the Dallas Cowboys and Golden State Warriors. The Dodgers' final revenue-sharing bill will be around $150 million, shattering the previous record. The international market is a key component for MLB to generate greater leaguewide revenue.
The Dodgers are now worth $7.73 billion, including their real estate and related businesses. The A's are expected to generate between $330 million and $340 million this year, with roughly $550 million expected to transfer from high-revenue to low-revenue clubs for 2024.
While the exact up-to-date franchise value rankings for MLB like those published annually by Forbes or Sportico for NFL teams were not available, the Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, and Phillies consistently appear in the top valuation tiers in most recent reports.
The business model in MLB is not entirely in sync with the direction of consumption, according to Chris Bevilacqua. Regardless, the top MLB franchises continue to thrive, thanks in part to their financial might and on-field success.
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