The New York Yankees are back where they belong: On top ... at least when it comes to money. The Yankees are baseball's most valuable franchise, according to Forbes, which values the team at a whopping $6 billion.
Average MLB team values are up 9 percent following the new collective-bargaining agreement. Forbes estimates the ability to put advertising patches on jerseys and helmets in 2023 will fuel extra revenue for teams. The expanded postseason will also help teams bring in more revenue. MLB will expand to 12 postseason teams in 2022. The average MLB team is worth $2.