Blue Jays jump two spots, nearly $800M, in new MLB franchise value list
Sportico’s annual list of the most valuable franchises in Major League Baseball dropped March 18. The Toronto Blue Jays — just as they are on the field — were among the biggest winners. MORE: Blue Jays’ 2-time All-Star has stress fracture, will immediately go on injured list Fresh off their first American League pennant since 1993, the Blue Jays gained nearly $800 million and two spots in Sportico’s rankings of all 30 MLB franchise valuations.
Among all major North American pro sports franchises the Blue Jays came in 79th overall, and 12th in MLB, with an estimated valuation of $2. 9 billion. In March 2025 , Sportico ranked the Blue Jays 14th in MLB with an estimated franchise value of $2.
15 billion. The actual value of the franchise is only realized when a team is sold in whole or part. Rogers Communications, which owns the Blue Jays, won’t be selling anytime soon.
But Sportico will soon get a test of its estimates when the San Diego Padres are sold, which reportedly could happen soon. The Padres’ estimated franchise value is $3. 1 billion, 75th overall and 10th among MLB franchises.
Two teams, the New York Yankees ($9. 4 billion) and Los Angeles Dodgers ($9. 05 billion), are propping up the average MLB franchise valuation.