Valuation snapshotSource: Forbes MLB Valuations, Mar 2026
Latest estimated value
$5.0B
Estimated annual revenue
$599M (Forbes 2026, 2025 season)
Implied revenue multiple
8.3x (calc.)
YoY change
+9% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Control Sale
Implied valuation, last tx
~$890M
Ownership
Controlling ownerRicketts family
Ownership stake—
Owner since2009
Acquisition price$845M (95%)
Transaction history
1 on file| Date | Type | Buyer | Seller | Stake | Price | Implied Val | Mult. | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-27 | Control Sale | Ricketts family | Tribune Company | 95% | $845M | ~$890M | — | High |
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