The value of the Detroit Tigers franchise increased to $1.3 billion in 2018, according to Forbes, an increase over the estimated value of $1.25 billion for 2017. Detroit again ranks 21st among the 30 major league clubs, whose average value is $1.78 billion. That is up eight percent over the previous year. The New York Yankees top the list with a franchise value of $4.6 billion, while the Miami Marlins are at the bottom, valued at $1 billion.
According to Forbes’ numbers, the Tigers posted operating income of $19 million for the season after losing $46 million the previous season and $34.