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Yankees Reach $8.2 Billion Valuation as MLB Confronts Broadcasting Challenges

MLB teams see record valuations in 2025, but financial disparities and local TV rights uncertainty persist amid Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy fallout.

Aaron Judge and the Yankees reached the World Series in 2024 for the first time since 2009.
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Overview

  • The New York Yankees became the first MLB team valued at $8.2 billion, leading Forbes' 2025 franchise rankings.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers saw a 25% valuation increase to $6.8 billion, driven by their 2024 World Series win and Shohei Ohtani's global appeal.
  • MLB is producing local broadcasts for six teams, including the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins, following disruptions caused by Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy.
  • Twenty-six MLB teams now offer direct-to-consumer streaming subscriptions, reflecting a shift towards unbundled viewing options.
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred's proposal to collectively market local TV rights faces resistance from top franchises with secure multi-billion dollar deals.