"Forbes has the Cubs worth an even $5 billion, up 9% from last year. They are the 4th most valuable club in baseball, behind the Yankees ($8.5 billion), Dodgers ($7.8 billion), and Red Sox ($5.25 billion."
"Valuations almost across the board were up massively this past year, according to CNBC, and they've also heard that the San Diego Padres could sell for a record $3+ billion."
"Despite the appreciation in MLB team values, the profitability of the league is in far worse shape than it is for the NFL, NBA and NHL, according to CNBC's calculations."
The Chicago Cubs are valued at $5 billion, reflecting a 9% increase from the previous year. They rank as the 4th most valuable MLB team, following the Yankees, Dodgers, and Red Sox. Valuations across MLB have risen significantly, with potential implications for upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Despite rising team values, MLB's profitability remains low compared to other major sports leagues, with an average EBITDA margin of under 2% for its teams in 2025.
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