5 Most Valuable Teams In Major League Baseball

Everyone loves going to a baseball game, getting a hot dog, and watching their favorite team take the field. While most always root for the home team, that doesn’t make all teams equal – especially when it comes to their economic value. That’s not to say the most valuable franchises are any better than the home town favorite, it just means they benefit from being located in major population centers, often with major cable deals. So don’t fret – there’s nothing wrong with rooting for your favorite team. However, if you’re curious just which franchises are the most valuable from a business standpoint, you’re in luck: Here are the Top 5 Most Valuable Teams in Major League Baseball.


5. Cincinnati Reds

Coming in at number 20 on our list of most valuable MLB franchises is the Cincinnati Reds, valued at $885 million. Originally known long ago as the “Redlegs”, the Reds make their home in Cincinnati, OH, where MLB was founded over 140 years ago, so it comes as no surprise that the Reds find a spot on this list.


4. Minnesota Twins

Taking the field at Target Field in Minneappolis, the 18th most valuable team in Major League Baseball is the Minnesota Twins. Thanks to its above average record and devoted fan base, The Twins have been assigned a value of $895 million.


3. Detroit Tigers

Thanks to its exceptionally devoted fan base, and aided by its distribution agreement with Fox Sports Detroit, the Detroit Tigers come in the number 13 spot on our list of most valuable Major League Baseball teams estimated to be worth over $1.125 billion.


2. Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels comes in as the 8th most valuable team in Major League Baseball, with an estimated value of $1.3 billion. Being located in the country’s second most populous city, and the large fan base that implies, helped the Angels break into the top 10.


1. Atlanta Braves

Head south to Atlanta, Georgia, in order to catch a game featuring the number 12 most valuable team on our list: The Atlanta Braves. The team is going to be taking the field at a brand new stadium in 2017 and is currently expected to be worth an eye-popping $1.15 billion.