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[Lou]

 

Report: Yankees, Dodgers are MLB's most valuable franchises

Bryan McwilliamApr 10 2019, 10:23 AM

The New York Yankees are the most valuable franchise in Major League Baseball, according to Mike Ozanian of Forbes.

The total value of the Yankees is an estimated $4.6 billion, while the Los Angeles Dodgers ($3.3 billion), Boston Red Sox ($3.2 billion), Chicago Cubs ($3.1 billion), and San Francisco Giants ($3 billion) round out the top five.

Among the bottom-dwellers are the Oakland Athletics ($1.1 billion), Cincinnati Reds ($1.05 billion), Kansas City Royals ($1.025 billion), Tampa Bay Rays ($1.01 billion), and Miami Marlins ($1 billion).

 

TEAM	TOTAL VALUE
Yankees	$4.6B
Dodgers	$3.3B
Red Sox	$3.2B
Cubs	$3.1B
Giants	$3B
Mets	$2.3B
Cardinals	$2.1B
Angels	$1.9B
Phillies	$1.85B
Astros	$1.77B
Nationals	$1.75B
Braves	$1.7B
Rangers	$1.65B
White Sox	$1.6B
Mariners	$1.57B
Blue Jays	$1.5B
Padres	$1.35B
D-Backs	$1.29B
Orioles	$1.28B
Pirates	$1.27B
Tigers	$1.25B
Rockies	$1.22B
Twins	$1.2B
Brewers	$1.17B
Indians	$1.15B
A's	$1.1B
Reds	$1.05B
Royals	$1.02B
Rays	$1.01B
Marlins	$1B

The average baseball team is worth $1.78 billion, according to Ozanian, who reports the increase in total value is eight percent more than a year ago.

[T.G.]

Looks like the Marlins are within my budget.

[Pancake Bear]

The Angels are worth more than the Astros, but the Astros are currently more profitable, per their profit estimate. 

[Scott34]

Arte bought the team for $184M and its now $1.9B. Not bad. 

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Time to buy another yacht!

[AngelsLakersFan]

If the Cardinals are worth more than the Angels, why do they get a competitive balance pick?

[Jeremiah]

It has gone up quite a bit since Moreno took over. Some of that is the overall growth of MLB’s revenue, but his ownership group really has changed the perception of this organization, I think. It’s a great fan experience. They have the best player in MLB. They’re moving in the right direction after gutting the farm system. All signs point to great things in the future.

[T.G.]

I would have put the A's value at about $39.95.

[Stradling]

13 minutes ago, Sean-Regan said:

The Angels are worth more than the Astros, but the Astros are currently more profitable, per their profit estimate. 

Do the Astros own their stadium?  

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, True Grich said:

I would have put the A's value at about $39.95.

including parking 

[Lou]

14 minutes ago, Sean-Regan said:

The Angels are worth more than the Astros, but the Astros are currently more profitable, per their profit estimate. 

those two things aren't alway directly related, especially when you're looking at a single season 

[UndertheHalo]

100% the Angels would sell for more then 2 billion. 

[UndertheHalo]

Also, continues to be bullshit that the Cardinals are a “competitive balance” team. 

[Brandon]

Jesus, it's like real estate values. Really nice appreciation from where Arte purchased the team. Props.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

Jesus, it's like real estate values. Really nice appreciation from where Arte purchased the team. Props.

I've heard he's a bad businessman 

[ten ocho recon scout]

47 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Looks like the Marlins are within my budget.

You could buy them AND park at the games.

[T.G.]

Just now, ten ocho recon scout said:

You could buy them AND park at the games.

Don't be ridiculous.

[ten ocho recon scout]

4 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Don't be ridiculous.

Not every game, obviously. You arent richie rich.

[Dick Enberg]

50 minutes ago, True Grich said:

I would have put the A's value at about $39.95.

is that with a coupon or without?

[Jeremiah]

40 minutes ago, Dick Enberg said:

is that with a coupon or without?

You can get a discount if you also buy the Rays and give them a good home.

[Jeremiah]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Do the Astros own their stadium?  

It’s owned by the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority. I couldn’t see if any of the Astros principals are part of that organization. The park is also connected directly to Union Station, which is a national historic site, making private ownership of that unlikely.

[SoCalSportsFan]

1 hour ago, Angel Dog and Beer said:

Time to buy another yacht!

Along with the "hot women" and "some blow" to go with that yacht!

[Inside Pitch]

2 hours ago, True Grich said:

Looks like the Marlins are within my budget.

If you stop parking at the stadium maybe you can get the Rays instead.

[Inside Pitch]

2 hours ago, Sean-Regan said:

The Angels are worth more than the Astros, but the Astros are currently more profitable, per their profit estimate. 

Playoff money is pretty much all profit.

[Claude]

Serious question. 

Would the Los Angeles Angels of Long Beach with a new stadium be worth more or less as a franchise.