Valuation snapshotSource: Forbes MLB Valuations, Mar 2026
Latest estimated value
$1.64B
Estimated annual revenue
$330M (Forbes 2026, 2025 season)
Implied revenue multiple
5.0x (calc.)
YoY change
+26% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Minority Stake
Implied valuation, last tx
$1.8B (per Sportico, Mar 2026)
Ownership
Controlling ownerJohn Sherman
Ownership stake—
Owner since2019
Acquisition price$1.0B
Transaction history
2 on file| Date | Type | Buyer | Seller | Stake | Price | Implied Val | Mult. | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | Minority Stake | Undisclosed limited partners | Sherman ownership group | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | $1.8B (per Sportico, Mar 2026) | — | Low |
| 2019-11-21 | Control Sale | John Sherman group | David Glass | 100% | $1.0B | $1.0B | — | High |
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