Their estimated value of $1.60 billion was an increase of $200 million from the season before , when they ranked sixth .
As of 2016 , Forbes valued the Cardinals seventh among 30 MLB franchises .
Cardinals ' estimated value of $1.60 billion was an increase of $200 million from the season before , when they ranked sixth .
As of 2016 , Forbes valued the Cardinals seventh among 30 MLB franchises .