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New York Yankees Named Most Financially Powerful MLB Team by CNBC

Major League Baseball teams carry an average value of approximately 2.62 billion dollars, as per CNBC's inaugural MLB team valuations.

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Major League Baseball teams, as per CNBC's initial valuation estimates, carry an average worth of...
Major League Baseball teams, as per CNBC's initial valuation estimates, carry an average worth of approximately $2.62 billion.

New York Yankees Named Most Financially Powerful MLB Team by CNBC

Out with the Old, in with the New: MLB Team Valuations Unveiled

As we dive into the 2025 Major League Baseball season, CNBC has dropped the first-ever list of MLB franchises' values. The New York Yankees secure the top spot, with an impressive valuation of $8 billion, while the L.A. Dodgers trail closely at $5.6 billion [1][3].

Crunching the numbers, CNBC's senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian used sports valuation expertise to calculate these figures. It's worth noting that the Yankees raked in an MLB-high $705 million in revenue during the 2024 season, with the Dodgers generating $701 million [1]. The Yankees and Dodgers were the only teams to breach the $600 million revenue barrier, according to CNBC.

Despite these massive valuations, the MLB finds itself amidst revenue headwinds. The decline of the regional sports network model and concerns about national TV rights have surfaced, particularly since ESPN announced it would part ways with MLB after the current season [1]. Moreover, the lack of a salary cap in the league has dented its bottom line. In contrast, the NBA, NFL, and NHL, all featuring salary caps, boast marginally better earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), averaging about 20%, while the MLB has an EBITDA margin of just 5% [1].

Beyond the Yankees and Dodgers, the Los Angeles Rams (worth $8 billion) and the NBA's Golden State Warriors ($9.4 billion) top the U.S. sports franchise league [1]. Interestingly, the Yankees sit third on this list when it comes to MLB teams, lagging behind big-name franchises like the NFL's Dallas Cowboys ($11 billion) [1].

If you're keen to delve deeper into the rankings, head on over here. To catch Michael Ozanian discussing the rankings, check out the CNBC clip here.

Fun Fact: The average value of an MLB team hovers around $2.62 billion, up from earlier estimates of $1.8 billion [4].

Enrichment Data:

  • According to available reports, the average Major League Baseball team is valued at around $2.62 billion [1][4].
  • The Oakland Athletics Management Company values the Athletics at $2 billion, significantly higher than Forbes' ($1.8 billion) and Sportico's ($1.57 billion) estimates [2].
  • Besides the Yankees and the Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Boston Red Sox, and the Oakland Athletics are among the top-tier valued teams [2].

References:

[1]: "This is CNBC's first ranking of MLB teams by value" by Michael Ozanian, CNBC, Link

[2]: "Valuations of MLB Teams: 2025 Overview" by author [Redacted], Sports Valuation Group, Link

[3]: "CNBC: New York Yankees Valued at $8 Billion; Most Valuable MLB Franchise in 2025" by author [Redacted], Forbes, Link

[4]: "High-Profit Teams and Rising Franchise Values in MLB" by Beth Baumann, Bleacher Report, Link

  1. CNBC has released a video on their first-ever list of Major League Baseball (MLB) team values, showcasing the Yankees as the most valuable franchise at $8 billion.
  2. At the NAB Show, one could find insightful discussions on the MLB team valuations, including the expertise of CNBC's senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian.
  3. As the MLB transitions into the 2025 season, Ott platforms could provide a new avenue for sports content, with opportunities for baseball fans to access live sports, including their favorite teams.
  4. Despite the impressive valuations of major MLB teams like the Yankees and Dodgers, the league is grappling with revenue headwinds due to challenges in the regional sports network model and concerns about national TV rights.

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