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Yanks most valuable in MLB at $4.6 billion, Forbes estimates

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge walks by teammates prior to an opening day baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in New York. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)
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NEW YORK – Forbes estimates the New York Yankees are baseball’s most valuable franchise at $4.6 billion, up 15% from its figure last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are second at $3.3 billion, followed by the World Series champion Boston Red Sox at $3.2 billion, the Chicago Cubs ($3.1 billion), San Francisco Giants ($3 billion) and the New York Mets ($2.3 billion).

The Yankees’ YES Network broadcasts Forbes “SportsMoney” television show.

Forbes’ franchise values list released Wednesday estimates Miami is the least valuable team at $1 billion, just behind Tampa Bay ($1.01 billion).