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NEW: Spotrac's 2026 #MLB Team Offseason Financial Previews are now live, including
▫️Quick Thoughts
▫️Option Decisions
▫️Free Agents/Valuations
▫️Arbitration Estimates
▫️Projected Payroll
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▫️Quick Thoughts
▫️Option Decisions
▫️Free Agents/Valuations
▫️Arbitration Estimates
▫️Projected Payroll
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MLB 2026 Team Offseason Previews | Spotrac News
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November 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NEW: Spotrac's 2026 #MLB Team Offseason Financial Previews are now live, including
▫️Quick Thoughts
▫️Option Decisions
▫️Free Agents/Valuations
▫️Arbitration Estimates
▫️Projected Payroll
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▫️Quick Thoughts
▫️Option Decisions
▫️Free Agents/Valuations
▫️Arbitration Estimates
▫️Projected Payroll
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TODAY'S POD
- NFL Trade Candidate Financials
- A Trade Machine Walk-Thru
- World Series Financials
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- NFL Trade Candidate Financials
- A Trade Machine Walk-Thru
- World Series Financials
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Tracking NFL Trade Candidates & World Series Financials
Breaking down "fun" financial facts and figures for the LA Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays as they kick off the 2025 World Series, including tax payrolls, positional breakdowns, how they were built, and plenty more. Plus, a visual look at how Spotrac is tracking NFL Trade Candidates and Cowboys/Bengals demo in our Trade Machine.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
TODAY'S POD
- NFL Trade Candidate Financials
- A Trade Machine Walk-Thru
- World Series Financials
Powered by @BettorEdge
WATCH: bit.ly/4o3WEe1
LISTEN: bit.ly/48M1hoy
READ: bit.ly/3JmZcov
- NFL Trade Candidate Financials
- A Trade Machine Walk-Thru
- World Series Financials
Powered by @BettorEdge
WATCH: bit.ly/4o3WEe1
LISTEN: bit.ly/48M1hoy
READ: bit.ly/3JmZcov
Chauncey Billups earned over $106M on the court in 17 NBA seasons and was reportedly making around $4.75M per year as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Terry Rozier has earned over $133M in his 10-year NBA career. He's currently under contract at $26.6M with the Miami #Heat.
Terry Rozier has earned over $133M in his 10-year NBA career. He's currently under contract at $26.6M with the Miami #Heat.
October 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Chauncey Billups earned over $106M on the court in 17 NBA seasons and was reportedly making around $4.75M per year as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Terry Rozier has earned over $133M in his 10-year NBA career. He's currently under contract at $26.6M with the Miami #Heat.
Terry Rozier has earned over $133M in his 10-year NBA career. He's currently under contract at $26.6M with the Miami #Heat.
UPDATE: Our #NFL Trade Candidate tracker now includes over 60 players, including real-time financials for each.
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Current NFL Trade Candidates
Tracking the reported trade candidates, cash remaining if traded today and cash remaining at the trade deadline.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
UPDATE: Our #NFL Trade Candidate tracker now includes over 60 players, including real-time financials for each.
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NEW: As we approach the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, a look at QBs with future contract guarantees who are trending toward the possibility of a contract buyout in 2026. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/29...
Potential QB Contract Buyouts | Spotrac News
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October 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
NEW: As we approach the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, a look at QBs with future contract guarantees who are trending toward the possibility of a contract buyout in 2026. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/29...
The Tua Tagovailoa Contract
2025: $15.3M (remaining)
2026: $55M ($54M gtd)
2027: $37M
2028: $49.4M
$3M of 2027 salary guarantees next March. $22M more guarantees March 2027. In short, Miami is currently on the hook for $57M+ going forward.
2025: $15.3M (remaining)
2026: $55M ($54M gtd)
2027: $37M
2028: $49.4M
$3M of 2027 salary guarantees next March. $22M more guarantees March 2027. In short, Miami is currently on the hook for $57M+ going forward.
October 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Tua Tagovailoa Contract
2025: $15.3M (remaining)
2026: $55M ($54M gtd)
2027: $37M
2028: $49.4M
$3M of 2027 salary guarantees next March. $22M more guarantees March 2027. In short, Miami is currently on the hook for $57M+ going forward.
2025: $15.3M (remaining)
2026: $55M ($54M gtd)
2027: $37M
2028: $49.4M
$3M of 2027 salary guarantees next March. $22M more guarantees March 2027. In short, Miami is currently on the hook for $57M+ going forward.
#Tigers SP Tarik Skubal currently projects toward an 8 year, $300M extension in our system.
The $37.5M APY would make him the highest average paid SP on a 4+ year contract in MLB history.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325M deal is the largest total value, but over a 12-year span.
The $37.5M APY would make him the highest average paid SP on a 4+ year contract in MLB history.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325M deal is the largest total value, but over a 12-year span.
October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#Tigers SP Tarik Skubal currently projects toward an 8 year, $300M extension in our system.
The $37.5M APY would make him the highest average paid SP on a 4+ year contract in MLB history.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325M deal is the largest total value, but over a 12-year span.
The $37.5M APY would make him the highest average paid SP on a 4+ year contract in MLB history.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325M deal is the largest total value, but over a 12-year span.
NEW: Understanding #MLB's Qualifying Offer system, plus notable candidates for the upcoming offseason.
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Understanding MLB's Qualifying Offer | Spotrac News
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October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
NEW: Understanding #MLB's Qualifying Offer system, plus notable candidates for the upcoming offseason.
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#MLB has set the Qualifying Offer price at $22.025M for the upcoming season.
Notable Candidates
- Kyle Tucker
- Bo Bichette
- Framber Valdez
- Kyle Schwarber
- Ranger Suarez
- Dylan Cease
Notable Candidates
- Kyle Tucker
- Bo Bichette
- Framber Valdez
- Kyle Schwarber
- Ranger Suarez
- Dylan Cease
October 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
#MLB has set the Qualifying Offer price at $22.025M for the upcoming season.
Notable Candidates
- Kyle Tucker
- Bo Bichette
- Framber Valdez
- Kyle Schwarber
- Ranger Suarez
- Dylan Cease
Notable Candidates
- Kyle Tucker
- Bo Bichette
- Framber Valdez
- Kyle Schwarber
- Ranger Suarez
- Dylan Cease
3B Alex Bregman has exercised an early termination option in his contract, foregoing the remaining 2 years, $80M on his #RedSox deal to hit free agency.
The 31-year-old carries a 4 year, $112M valuation in our system.
The 31-year-old carries a 4 year, $112M valuation in our system.
October 15, 2025 at 11:38 AM
3B Alex Bregman has exercised an early termination option in his contract, foregoing the remaining 2 years, $80M on his #RedSox deal to hit free agency.
The 31-year-old carries a 4 year, $112M valuation in our system.
The 31-year-old carries a 4 year, $112M valuation in our system.
James Franklin was earning roughly $8M per year on his 10 year contract with Penn State thru 2031.
That $8M per year is guaranteed, meaning PSU now owes Franklin $56M per his firing today.
That $8M per year is guaranteed, meaning PSU now owes Franklin $56M per his firing today.
October 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
James Franklin was earning roughly $8M per year on his 10 year contract with Penn State thru 2031.
That $8M per year is guaranteed, meaning PSU now owes Franklin $56M per his firing today.
That $8M per year is guaranteed, meaning PSU now owes Franklin $56M per his firing today.
Will these players be traded before the 11/4 deadline? Take a crack at Spotrac's latest @BettorEdge Flash Prediction Markets.
▫️Russell Wilson
▫️Breece Hall
▫️Alvin Kamara
▫️DJ Moore
▫️AJ Brown
▫️Mark Andrews
▫️Kayvon Thibodeaux
▫️Trey Hendrickson
▫️Bradley Chubb
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▫️Russell Wilson
▫️Breece Hall
▫️Alvin Kamara
▫️DJ Moore
▫️AJ Brown
▫️Mark Andrews
▫️Kayvon Thibodeaux
▫️Trey Hendrickson
▫️Bradley Chubb
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FLASH: NFL Trade Edition | Spotrac News
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October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Will these players be traded before the 11/4 deadline? Take a crack at Spotrac's latest @BettorEdge Flash Prediction Markets.
▫️Russell Wilson
▫️Breece Hall
▫️Alvin Kamara
▫️DJ Moore
▫️AJ Brown
▫️Mark Andrews
▫️Kayvon Thibodeaux
▫️Trey Hendrickson
▫️Bradley Chubb
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▫️Russell Wilson
▫️Breece Hall
▫️Alvin Kamara
▫️DJ Moore
▫️AJ Brown
▫️Mark Andrews
▫️Kayvon Thibodeaux
▫️Trey Hendrickson
▫️Bradley Chubb
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NEW: A Way-Too-Early look at notable #NFL Extension Candidates, led by #Colts QB Daniel Jones, #Rams WR Puka Nacua, & a slew of #Lions players.
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Too-Early All-Extension-Candidate Lineup | Spotrac News
With the 2025 NFL regular season now past the quarter-pole, a few players have established themselves as bonafide contract extension candidates in the coming months. The following is a position-by-pos...
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October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NEW: A Way-Too-Early look at notable #NFL Extension Candidates, led by #Colts QB Daniel Jones, #Rams WR Puka Nacua, & a slew of #Lions players.
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Connor McDavid has signed a 2 year, $25M ($12.5M APY) extension with the Edmonton #Oilers through the 2027-28 season.
The 28-year-old was entering the final year of an 8 yr, $100M ($12.5M APY) contract, and was eligible for a maximum $20.8M salary next season.
The 28-year-old was entering the final year of an 8 yr, $100M ($12.5M APY) contract, and was eligible for a maximum $20.8M salary next season.
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Connor McDavid has signed a 2 year, $25M ($12.5M APY) extension with the Edmonton #Oilers through the 2027-28 season.
The 28-year-old was entering the final year of an 8 yr, $100M ($12.5M APY) contract, and was eligible for a maximum $20.8M salary next season.
The 28-year-old was entering the final year of an 8 yr, $100M ($12.5M APY) contract, and was eligible for a maximum $20.8M salary next season.
Spotrac's projected end of year #MLB Tax Payrolls range from an historic $416M (LAD), down to a league-low $85M (MIA). Visit spotrac.com/mlb/tax for more.
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Spotrac's projected end of year #MLB Tax Payrolls range from an historic $416M (LAD), down to a league-low $85M (MIA). Visit spotrac.com/mlb/tax for more.
Top 10 #MLB Tax Payroll Playoff Statuses
1. Dodgers ✅
2. Mets ❌
3. Yankees ✅
4. Phillies ✅
5. Blue Jays ✅
6. Padres ✅
7. Astros ❌
8. Red Sox ✅
9. Braves ❌
10. Rangers ❌
1. Dodgers ✅
2. Mets ❌
3. Yankees ✅
4. Phillies ✅
5. Blue Jays ✅
6. Padres ✅
7. Astros ❌
8. Red Sox ✅
9. Braves ❌
10. Rangers ❌
September 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Top 10 #MLB Tax Payroll Playoff Statuses
1. Dodgers ✅
2. Mets ❌
3. Yankees ✅
4. Phillies ✅
5. Blue Jays ✅
6. Padres ✅
7. Astros ❌
8. Red Sox ✅
9. Braves ❌
10. Rangers ❌
1. Dodgers ✅
2. Mets ❌
3. Yankees ✅
4. Phillies ✅
5. Blue Jays ✅
6. Padres ✅
7. Astros ❌
8. Red Sox ✅
9. Braves ❌
10. Rangers ❌
NEW: Detailing a potential contract extension for #Pirates SP Paul Skenes, the Cy Young favorite in the National League. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/29...
Projecting a Paul Skenes Contract Extension | Spotrac News
Paul Skenes has now put together two of the best seasons a pitcher has completed to begin a MLB career all-time. How does that translate financially?
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September 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
NEW: Detailing a potential contract extension for #Pirates SP Paul Skenes, the Cy Young favorite in the National League. www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/29...
NEW: Unsurprisingly, Quarterbacks lead the least of Average Salary by Position, but where do the others fall in line?
A quick look at 2025 Positional Averages for the league, and by starters.
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A quick look at 2025 Positional Averages for the league, and by starters.
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2025 Average NFL Salaries by Position | Spotrac News
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September 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NEW: Unsurprisingly, Quarterbacks lead the least of Average Salary by Position, but where do the others fall in line?
A quick look at 2025 Positional Averages for the league, and by starters.
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A quick look at 2025 Positional Averages for the league, and by starters.
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NEW: An updated look at the future of current QB1 contracts, including cash remaining, guarantee structure, potential outs, and more.
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Future Starting QB Contract Statuses | Spotrac News
Mike Ginnitti details the financial stability of each NFL starting QB after the 2025 season, including guarantee structure, potential out patterns, and plenty more.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
NEW: An updated look at the future of current QB1 contracts, including cash remaining, guarantee structure, potential outs, and more.
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Najee Harris signed a 1 year, $5.25M fully guaranteed contract with the #Chargers this past March.
His season-ending Achilles injury means he'll miss out on the $4M of attainable rushing incentives, sending him back to the open market in reset mode next March.
His season-ending Achilles injury means he'll miss out on the $4M of attainable rushing incentives, sending him back to the open market in reset mode next March.
September 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Najee Harris signed a 1 year, $5.25M fully guaranteed contract with the #Chargers this past March.
His season-ending Achilles injury means he'll miss out on the $4M of attainable rushing incentives, sending him back to the open market in reset mode next March.
His season-ending Achilles injury means he'll miss out on the $4M of attainable rushing incentives, sending him back to the open market in reset mode next March.
James Conner is in Year 2 of a 3 year, $25M contract with the #Cardinals, earning $4M this season.
An ankle injury will cost the 30-year-old $420,000 of per-game-active bonus, and none of his $8M salary for 2026 is guaranteed.
An ankle injury will cost the 30-year-old $420,000 of per-game-active bonus, and none of his $8M salary for 2026 is guaranteed.
September 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
James Conner is in Year 2 of a 3 year, $25M contract with the #Cardinals, earning $4M this season.
An ankle injury will cost the 30-year-old $420,000 of per-game-active bonus, and none of his $8M salary for 2026 is guaranteed.
An ankle injury will cost the 30-year-old $420,000 of per-game-active bonus, and none of his $8M salary for 2026 is guaranteed.
Nick Bosa is in Year 3 of a 6 year, $189M contract with the #49ers, earning just over $30M this season.
A season-ending ACL tear will cost him $411,754 of per-game-active bonus this season, but his $22.68M salary for 2026 is fully guaranteed.
A season-ending ACL tear will cost him $411,754 of per-game-active bonus this season, but his $22.68M salary for 2026 is fully guaranteed.
September 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Nick Bosa is in Year 3 of a 6 year, $189M contract with the #49ers, earning just over $30M this season.
A season-ending ACL tear will cost him $411,754 of per-game-active bonus this season, but his $22.68M salary for 2026 is fully guaranteed.
A season-ending ACL tear will cost him $411,754 of per-game-active bonus this season, but his $22.68M salary for 2026 is fully guaranteed.