Anyone with concerns baseball is dying should consult Forbes' latest list of the most valuable sports franchises in the world.
The New York Yankees lead a group of 12 MLB teams featured in the top 50 with an estimated value of $3.2 billion - tied for second with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Real Madrid, the richest soccer club in the world, tops the list with a value of $3.26 billion.
Here's how the 12 MLB teams stack up:
| Team | Value $(billions) | Top 50 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 3.2 | 2 |
| Dodgers | 2.4 | 9 |
| Red Sox | 2.1 | 12 |
| Giants | 2 | 14 |
| Cubs | 1.8 | 17 |
| Cardinals | 1.4 | 27 |
| Mets | 1.35 | 32 |
| Angels | 1.3 | 37 |
| Nationals | 1.28 | 41 |
| Phillies | 1.25 | 42 |
| Rangers | 1.22 | 46 |
| Braves | 1.15 | 49 |
Forbes' evaluation process is explained in detail here.
