Move over, tech giants – the San Francisco Giants are proving they’re the real economic powerhouse in the Bay Area.

In a jaw-dropping reveal by Forbes, our beloved baseball team has snagged the fifth spot in MLB’s most valuable franchise rankings, boasting a cool $4 billion valuation. Not too shabby for a team that technically recorded an operating loss of $24 million in 2025.

Bay Area Baseball Economics

While the average MLB team is worth around $2.6 billion, the Giants are flexing their financial muscles well above that baseline. Charles B. Johnson, holding an estimated 25% ownership stake, is likely not losing sleep over those minor operational losses.

Top Dogs in the League

The Yankees continue their dynasty, becoming the first MLB team to break the $8 billion mark. The Los Angeles Dodgers trail behind at $6.8 billion, proving that California baseball is no joke. Our Giants might be fifth, but we’re still representing the West Coast with style and swagger.

A’s Wild Ride

In a twist that nobody saw coming, the Oakland A’s valuation skyrocketed 50% despite moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento. Their eventual Vegas relocation seems to be a financial silver lining after a tumultuous departure from Oakland.

At the end of the day, these numbers prove one thing: baseball isn’t just a game in California – it’s big business, baby. And the Giants? They’re playing it like true Bay Area entrepreneurs.