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By the People, for the People
Who are the current MLB team owners?
A look at the principal owners for all 30 MLB franchises
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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This article provides an overview of the current principal owners for each of the 30 Major League Baseball teams. It covers a range of owners, from billionaires like Steve Cohen of the New York Mets to corporate entities like Rogers Communications that owns the Toronto Blue Jays. The article highlights how the ownership groups have shaped the fortunes of their respective teams, with some like the Los Angeles Dodgers under Guggenheim Baseball Management experiencing a renaissance, while others like the Oakland Athletics have faced challenges under the ownership of John Fisher.
Why it matters
The owner of an MLB team is a crucial figure, as they provide the financial resources and strategic vision to build a winning franchise. This overview of current MLB team owners gives fans and observers insight into the individuals and groups shaping the sport, from long-time family owners to new billionaire investors seeking to make their mark on the game.
The details
The article delves into the backgrounds and ownership stakes of the principal owners for all 30 MLB teams. It covers a range of ownership structures, from sole proprietors like Arte Moreno of the Los Angeles Angels to large ownership groups like the one led by Mark Walter that controls the Los Angeles Dodgers. The piece also highlights some recent ownership changes, such as the Orioles being acquired by David Rubenstein in 2024 and the Rays transitioning to a group led by Patrick Zalupski in 2025.
- The article was published on February 26, 2026.
- It provides an up-to-date look at the current MLB team owners as of the 2026 season.
The players
Mark Walter
The chairman and controlling owner of Guggenheim Baseball Management, which owns the Los Angeles Dodgers.
David Rubenstein
The principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles after acquiring the team for $1.725 billion in 2024.
Patrick Zalupski
The managing partner and co-chair of the investment group that acquired ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.
Steve Cohen
The billionaire hedge fund manager who is the principal owner, chairman and CEO of the New York Mets.
John Fisher
The controlling owner of the Oakland Athletics since 2005.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
This overview of MLB team owners highlights the diverse range of individuals and groups that control the sport's franchises, from long-standing family owners to new billionaire investors. It underscores how the vision and resources of these owners can dramatically shape the fortunes of their teams, for better or worse.
