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Michael Ginnitti, Co-Founder/Editor Spotrac, your source for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EPL, WNBA team & player contracts, payrolls, salary cap breakdowns, etc..
The #MLB's Final Four by Tax Payroll
(based on Spotrac's estimations)
October 12, 2025 at 2:27 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.
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
TODAY'S @BettorEdge POD!
- Burrow's Financial Future
- Backup QB Stock
- Notable #MLB Options
- Pending MLB Incentives

Radio: bit.ly/4678XzX
Spotify: bit.ly/4nsCQ4t
Apple: apple.co/2KKc9YT
September 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
WR Amari Cooper retires after 10 seasons with the #Raiders, #Cowboys, #Browns, & #Bills.

The 2015 #4 overall pick secured over $136M across two contracts (5 yrs, $36.5M; 5 years, $100M).
September 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Micah Parsons' #Packers Extension
- 4 years, $186M base new
- $120M guaranteed at sign
- $16M more early vesting
- $86M 2-Year Cash
- $124M 3-Year Cash
- 4 years, $165M practical
- $2M of escalators

(details by @TomPelissero)
August 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Trade Week
August 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
DB Tyrann Mathieu retires from the #NFL after 12 seasons with the Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs, & Saints.

The 3rd round pick out of LSU secured over $97.5M in his career on the field, just south of Charles Woodson's top mark.
July 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
WR Mike Williams has retired from the #NFL after 8 seasons with the #Chargers, #Jets, & #Steelers.

The 30-year-old earned just over $84M across 3 contracts, while compiling 330 catches, for 5,100 yards and 32 career TDs.
July 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The American League will start a lineup that accounts for $57M less in 2025 tax salary than the National League starters for the 2025 #MLBAllStarGame.
July 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Luke Kornet's 4 year, $40.7M free agent contract with the San Antonio #Spurs includes:

2025-26: $11M
2026-27: $10.45M
2027-28: $9.9M ($2.55M gtd)
2028-29: $9.35M (club)

Kornet earned $14.2M in his first 7 NBA seasons, but is guaranteed at least $24M more on this new deal.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Milwaukee #Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard, stretching out the $112.6M remaining dead cap/cash hits of:

2025-26: $22,516,603
2026-27: $22,516,603
2027-28: $22,516,603
2028-29: $22,516,603
2029-30: $22,516,603
July 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Projected Rookie Scale 4-Year Contract Breakdowns for all 30 #NBA 1st round picks.
June 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
As the #1 overall pick in tonight's #NBADraft, Cooper Flagg will secure a 4 year, $62.7M contract with the Dallas Mavericks, including $13.8M in 2025-26.
June 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Kevin Durant's 3 career trades on full display...
June 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ILB C.J. Mosley is retiring after 11 seasons with the #Ravens & #Jets.

The 2014 1st-rounder out of Alabama earned $98.9M from 3 NFL contracts.
June 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Projected breakdown of a 3 year, $100M contract extension for #Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson that includes $32M in 2025 (double his current salary), and $59M practically guaranteed through 2026.
June 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The #Packers are releasing CB Jaire Alexander, who had 2 years, $37M remaining on his contract. The 28-year-old earned over $72M in 7 seasons with Green Bay, leaving behind dead cap hits of:

2025: $7.5M ($17.1M saved)
2026: $9.5M ($17.5M saved)
June 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Frank Ragnow retires after 7 #NFL seasons, all with the #Lions. The 29-year-old earned $57.4M across that span, 11th most all-time among Centers.

The retirement leaves behind dead cap hits to Detroit of $4.8M in 2025, $3.6M in 2026.
June 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The #Dodgers have 14 pitchers on the Injured List that would rival any active staff in baseball.

These players combine for $102M of payroll: more than CLE, TB, PIT, ATH, MIA, & CHW have allocated to their entire roster.
May 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
OL Joe Thuney's 3 year, $51M contract with the #Bears includes $33.5M fully guaranteed through 2026, $18M in 2025, and an early March roster bonus in 2027.

The extension freed up $8M of cap space for Chicago this season.
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Jean Segura retires from MLB having earned over $89.7M across 12 seasons in LAA, MIL, ARZ, SEA, PHI, & MIA.
May 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Shedeur Sanders' #Browns Contract
- 4 years, $4,647,380
- $447,380 guarantee (bonus)

Cap Hits
2025: $951,845
2026: $1,116,845
2027: $1,231,845
2028: $1,346,845

Full Contract: bit.ly/3Fh6hVM
May 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
47 QBs have been drafted in the 1st Round since 2011.

Where Are They Now?
Current Starters: 21
Inactive: 16
Current Backups: 5
Competing for QB1: 5

- 7 of the starters were drafted #1 overall
- 11 were drafted in the Top 3
- 4 were taken outside of the Top 10
April 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A Draft Week look at:
▫️Top 51 Cap Space
▫️Top 51 Draft Pool Caps
▫️# of 2025 Draft Picks
▫️FanDuel Super Bowl Odds
April 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Patrick Peterson retires from the #NFL after 13 seasons with the Cardinals, Vikings, & Steelers. The #5 overall pick out of LSU earned $114M, 5th most all-time among CBs.
April 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM