What would baseball be with its franchises? Nothing. This is an article about the franchises who have made a major impact on our national pastime.

10. Kansas City Royals

9. Texas Rangers

8. Houston Astros

7. Pittsburgh Pirates

6. Baltimore Orioles

5. New York/San Francisco Giants

4. Chicago Cubs

3. Boston Red Sox

2. Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

1. New York Yankees