The above visualization shows Forbes list of the most valuable MLB teams, as of June 10, 2025.
The Los Angeles Dodgers generated $752 million in revenue, the most of any Major League Baseball franchise. The New York Yankees followed closely with $728 million.
But when it comes to overall franchise value, the order flips. Forbes values the Yankees at $8.2 billion, compared with $6.8 billion for the Dodgers, leaving a $1.4 billion gap between the two teams.
Revenue measures how much money a team brings in over a given period. Valuation considers a broader picture, including brand strength, media rights, sponsorship potential, market size, assets, and expectations for future earnings.
That helps explain the Yankees’ advantage. Their long history, global recognition, and record 27 World Series championships have helped build one of the most recognizable brands in professional sports. That brand carries economic value beyond what the team generates in a single season.
ALSO READ: Soccer Produces the Highest-Paid Athletes in 2026
Ranked: Richest MLB Team By Revenue in 2026
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Rank | Team | State/Province | Revenue ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | California | 752 |
| 2 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 2 | New York Yankees | New York | 728 |
| 3 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 3 | Chicago Cubs | Illinois | 584 |
| 4 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 4 | Boston Red Sox | Massachusetts | 574 |
| 5 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 5 | Philadelphia Phillies | Pennsylvania | 519 |
| 6 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 6 | Atlanta Braves | Georgia | 510 |
| 7 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 7 | Houston Astros | Texas | 494 |
| 8 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 8 | San Francisco Giants | California | 448 |
| 9 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 9 | New York Mets | New York | 444 |
| 10 | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | emmanuel-ashemiriogwa | 02/10/2026 03:30 PM | 10 | San Diego Padres | California | 432 |
Source:
