In 2025, the Major League Baseball (MLB) team with the highest revenue was the Los Angeles Dodgers. That year, the Dodgers generated million U.S. dollars in revenue. In second place were the New York Yankees, with million U.S. dollars in revenue.
Baseball's most successful franchises
As well as financial success off the field, the New York Yankees are one of the most successful teams in the MLB. The Yankees have won a record World Series Championships, with their closest rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, having lifted the trophy on occasions. However, the Bronx-based team have found success harder to come by in recent years, with the last World Series title coming back in 2009.
MLB revenue
The MLB has seen its total league revenue grow steadily since the turn of the century. Despite the inevitable hit during the coronavirus pandemic, revenues exceeded billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2024. This revenue comes from a variety of sources including local media, team sponsorships, and concessions. In the 2025 season, just over of the MLB's revenue came from national media, while almost was generated through seating and suites.