Forbes has released a ranking of the 30 MLB teams, showing how much the Red Sox are worth. The New York Yankees have topped the rankings every year since Forbes began publishing MLB team valuations in 1998. The Los Angeles Dodgers ranked second, followed by the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants. Average franchise values have surged in recent years due to strong ticket sales, sponsorships and new revenue streams. However, overall growth has lagged behind other major U.S. leagues like the NFL and NBA.