Which fandom is cheaper: Chicago Cubs or Baltimore Orioles?

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

Why does the Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles gap exist?

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

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Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles

Which fandom costs more to stream?

MLB

Chicago Cubs

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

Cheaper

MLB

Baltimore Orioles

$95

/mo

4 services · $758/yr

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

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

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

League context

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