Which fandom is cheaper: Baltimore Orioles or Chicago Cubs?

Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs are effectively tied on monthly cost in their home markets.

Why does the Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago Cubs gap exist?

Chicago Cubs typically needs 4 services versus 4 for Baltimore Orioles, and local-market rights are usually the main driver of the gap.

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Baltimore Orioles vs Chicago Cubs

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLB

Baltimore Orioles

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Chicago Cubs

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Chicago Cubs usually asks for 4 services versus 4 for Baltimore Orioles. That is often the first sign the pricier fandom has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Baltimore Orioles ranks #7 in MLB and sits $5 above the league average. Chicago Cubs ranks #8 in MLB and sits $5 above the league average.

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How we built this page

Last reviewed April 4, 2026

Both baselines use each team's home market: BALTIMORE for Baltimore Orioles and CHICAGO for Chicago Cubs.
The gap reflects both monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.