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As MLB officially flips the switch to offseason-mode, the focus immediately turns to Juan Soto, the most exciting free agent since: well Shohei Ohtani 12 months ago. We’ll take a few moments here to dive into a calculated value & predicted outcome for Soto’s free agent journey over the next few weeks. Read More
MLB Offseason Trade Candidates
With the MLB offseason now officially here, Spotrac takes a look at players across the league who could be on the trade block in the coming weeks & months. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: AL East
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series continues with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & outlooks thoughts for each AL East team. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: NL Central
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series continues with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & outlooks thoughts for each NL Central team. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: AL Central
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series continues with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & outlooks thoughts for each AL Central team. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: NL East
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series continues with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & outlooks thoughts for each NL East team. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: NL West
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series continues with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & outlooks thoughts for each NL West team. Read More
MLB Offseason Primer: AL West
Spotrac's MLB Offseason series begins with a look at notable free agents, projected payroll, & future thoughts for each AL West team. Read More
7 World Series Players We're Watching
7 players of note set to take the World Series stage, including two of MLB's highest-paid, a player vying to be next in line, and a few pending free agents who can further their financials over the next two weeks. Read More
Predicting Notable MLB Option Decisions
A look at notable MLB players who have the ability to exercise an early opt-out, hold a player option, or carry a club/mutual option for the 2025 season, including predictions for each outcome. READ MORE Read More
Postseason Payrolls, Top Paid Outlooks & Top Free Agent Valuations
Spotrac's first dive into the MLB offseason details the finances for each playoff team, a look at how the top-paid players & largest offseason signings fared in 2024, & a few notable valuations for 2025. Read More
Valuing Top 2025 MLB Free Agents
Spotrac takes an early look at the big MLB names currently slated for free agency this winter, including calculated valuations & analysis for each. READ MORE Read More
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline Primer
With the July 30th trade deadline approaching, Spotrac has identified dozens of players rumored as potential moves this week, including deadline salary, future contract status, & a team tax update. Read More
Projecting a Paul Skenes Extension
With an historic start to his career & an All-Star nod already under his belt, the sky is the limit for Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Will a contract extension be next in line? Read More
The 2024 MLB All-Stars Financially
MLB announced its full 2024 All-Star cast this week, including a record 32 first timers across the board. We’ve detailed each starter below, including current compensation and positional pay rank, plus future contract financials for each. Read More
Reassessing MLB's Top 10 Free Agent Signings
With the 2024 MLB season now just around 20% completed, we’ll take a quick look back at the Top 10 Free Agent Contracts signed this past winter, highlighting each player’s respective production out of the game, and making note of any contract specifics going forward. Read More
2024 MLB Opening Day Financials
Opening Day is upon us (amidst the rain for much of the east coast), and so too is our annual MLB Opening Day Financial Primer. We’ll recap the signings & trades from the offseason that was, project payrolls for each team going forward, and point out notable free agents for 2025 as well. Read More
Recapping MLB Free Agency
With Opening Day now upon us, our dive into every MLB Free Agent contract signed this winter that carries a total value guarantee of at least $25M, from Ohtani to Montgomery. Read More
Breaking Down Bobby Witt Jr.'s Historic Contract
The Kansas City Royals made a major statement heading toward Spring Training, locking in their franchise cornerstone shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to an historic 11 year, $288.7M contract extension. Read More
Breaking down the Corbin Burnes Trade
With the acquisition of Corbin Burnes, the Balitmore Orioles have made a serious case to be AL East favorites. Our dive into the facts & figures of their recent trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Read More
The 2024 MLB HOF Class, Financially
The MLB Hall of Fame announced their latest class, inducting 3B Adrian Beltre, C Joe Mauer, & 1B Todd Helton for the upcoming season. We'll dive into their financial resumes, contract by contract. Read More
Recapping 2024 MLB Arbitration
MLB’s 2024 Arbitration deadline has come and gone, leaving behind 22 players who have exchanged numbers with their respective teams. We’ll detail a few of the numbers below, including thoughts on what it may mean for a more long-term extension in the near future. Read More
Detailing Active MLB Deferred Contracts
Deferred compensation isn't a new process to MLB, but a player postponing 97% of his $700M contract certainly is. Our look at all of the major, active contracts in baseball that contain deferrals, including the impact they have on their respective teams. Read More
Shohei Ohtani's $700M Contract with the Dodgers
SP/DH Shohei Ohtani did the expected this week, joining the Los Angeles Dodgers after 6 seasons with the Angels. His 10 year, $700M contract with $680M deferred through 2043? Not so much expected. Our deep dive into the contract and then some Read More
The Yankees Acquire Juan Soto
The Yankees made the first splash of the 2023 Offseason, landing one of the game's premier hitters in Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Our thoughts on the 7-player swap, including future financials, extension predictions, & payroll updates Read More
Offseason MLB Storylines & Predictions
Yes, it's the Winter of Ohtani (arm injury withstanding), but the MLB offseason offers plenty of other storylines worth gravitating toward in the coming weeks. Our look at a few notable headlines, with a couple of contract predictions mixed in. Read More
The 2023 Gold Glove Winners Financially
This year’s crop includes 13 first time winners two of whom were rookies (Volpe, Doyle), & another (Moreno) who was playing out his first full season. The Rangers, Blue Jays & Cubs led the way with three players each, while the Guardians, Diamondbacks, & Padres were each represented with two honors. Read More
Notable MLB Trade Candidates
With the MLB offseason upon us, Spotrac has identified a player or two from each current roster that could be in discussions this winter, including any financial ramifications associated. Read More
10 Years of World Series Matchup Payrolls
The Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-2 win over the Phillies last night secured their World Series ticket, setting up a preseason betting odds dream matchup with the Rangers. We'll take a closer look at the financials of our 2023 matchup, then take a quick ride through the financial matchups in each of the last 10 World Series. Read More
Projecting a Pete Alonso Contract Extension
Shelling out a few hundred million certainly didn't work for the Mets in 2023, but should that stop them from paying Pete Alonso this winter? Our deep dive into the numbers surrounding an Alonso extension. Read More
Predicting Every 2024 MLB Option Decision
Spotrac predicts outcomes for every pending player, club, & mutual decision for MLB players this winter, including calculated market values & analysis for each. Read More
Predictions for Spotrac's Top 10 MLB Free Agents
As we approach the offseason, Spotrac projects contracts & destinations for our Top 10 MLB Free Agents, including 7 pitchers, 2 position players, & 1 who can do a lot of everything. Read More
Evaluating the 10 Largest MLB Free Agent Contracts from 2023
As the MLB regular season takes a turn for the final stretch, we'll take a moment to analyze where the 10 Largest Free Agent Contracts from this past Winter/Spring land in terms of value and production. Spoiler: Things haven't gone particularly well. Read More
Potential MLB Trade Sellers & Candidates
As the August 1st trade deadline in MLB approaches our look at teams destined to be active sellers, & a few dozen players who may be headed elsewhere in the coming days. Read More
MLB Midseason Stat Leaders
With the All Star Break upon us, our look at the current & future financial statuses for MLB's midseason stat leaders. Read More
Midseason MLB Contract Awards
Spotrac’s Mid Season MLB Contract Awards highlight a few deals signed in the past year that have immediately paid off on the field, and a few players trending toward a new pay day because of their strong first half. Read More
MLB's 2023 All Star Rosters, Financially
The American League All Star Roster is loaded with high priced veterans everywhere from 2nd base to closer. The National league? Not so much. Our dive into the starting lineups for this week's All Star festivities. Read More
The Largest Contract for each MLB Franchise
With news that OF Bryan Reynolds has agreed to an historic 8 year, $106.75M extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates, we took some time to identify each MLB Franchise's largest total value contract of all-time. Read More
2023 MLB Opening Day Facts & Figures
A quick breakdown of opening day cash & tax payrolls, top salaries, positional spending, & notable 2024 free agents as the MLB season kicks off. Read More
10 MLB Contract Extension Candidates
Our latest dive into a few notable players who may be staring down major paydays in MLB, including projected outcomes and financials for each. Read More
2023 MLB Arbitration Filings
12 players received a salary at or above the $10M mark, while 33 others are headed to arbitration with their respective team. Read More
Mid-December MLB Recap
A quick look at at recent free agent signings, updated Tax Payroll projections, & potential trade candidates in MLB. Read More
Winter MLB Trade Candidates
12 MLB Trade Candidates heading toward the new year, including current & future financial ramifications & potential destinations for each. Read More
Assessing the Longest MLB Contracts in History
Carlos Correa's 13 year contract with the Giants is the 21st 10 years or larger deal signed in MLB history. How these deals compare... Read More
Valuing Best Available MLB Free Agents
A snapshot look at the best available MLB Free Agents, including projecting price points and destinations for each. Read More
Current Opening Day MLB Tax Payrolls
It'll change in the next few minutes, but a snapshot look at our projected tax payrolls for each MLB team. Read More
2022 All-MLB Rosters, Financially
A look at each member of the 2022 All-MLB teams, including 2022 compensation, ranking, & future contract statuses for each. Read More
Breaking down Jacob deGrom's New $185M Contract
The Rangers made the first big free agent splash, locking in Jacob deGrom to $185M over the next 5 years. Read More
Angels Acquire OF Hunter Renfroe
The Los Angeles Angels continued their slow rebuild by acquiring OF Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for young pitchers Janson Junk (RHP), Elvis Peguero (RHP), Adam Seminaris (LHP). Read More
Next Contract Series: Justin Verlander
With a 3rd Cy Young under his belt, Justin Verlander can walk backwards into the Hall of Fame tomorrow. But the almost 40-year-old seems poised to run it back in 2023. Will his next contract be an historic one? Read More
Recapping 2022 MLB Qualifying Offers
14 players were handed a Qualifying Offer for the 2023 season: 2 were accepted, 12 were declined. Our thoughts on the financial futures for each player as we head toward the winter months. Read More
Breaking Down Edwin Diaz's $102M Contract
The Mets' struck early this offseason, keeping their closer in-house to the tune of $102M over the next 5 seasons. Our deep dive into the contract... Read More
Early Offseason MLB Payroll Projections
As the 2022-23 MLB offseason gets underway, we'll take a quick snapshot look at where each of the 30 franchises stands in terms of 40-man tax payrolls. Read More
Weekend Champions
A quick recap of the champions that were crowned over the weekend. Read More
Important Offseason MLB Dates
With the MLB offseason now upon us, a quick look at important dates pertaining to the business of baseball over the next few months. Read More
Spotrac's MLB Financial Offseason Series
Our 2022-23 MLB Offseason Financial Series includes a deep dive into the projected cash/tax payrolls, arbitration costs, pending options & free agents, & trade, extension, & non-tender candidates for each franchise. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: NL West
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Diamondbacks, & Rockies, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: NL Central
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs, Pirates, & Reds, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: NL East
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Braves, Mets, Phillies, Marlins, & Nationals, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
2022 Gold Glove Financials
MLB announced this year's crop of exceptional defenders, handing out Gold Gloves to 20 players Tuesday night and the salary disparity between the National & American Leagues this year are as large as ever. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: AL West
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Astros, Mariners, Angels, Rangers, & Athletics, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: AL Central
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Guardians, White Sox, Twins, Tigers, & Royals, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contract, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
MLB Financial Offseason Series: AL East
Breaking down the upcoming offseason for the Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays, Orioles & Red Sox, including projected payrolls, guaranteed contracts, notable free agents, potential extension candidates, & trade/non-tender options. Read More
Offseason MLB Trade Candidates
As we approach the 2022-23 MLB offseason, a look at a notable player from each team that could be on the trade block, including the future financial outlook for each. Read More
Assessing the Top 2023 MLB Free Agents
As the 2022 regular season winds down, our focus turns to players set to hit the open market, including potential option decisions and market valuations for each. Read More
Breaking Down Julio Rodriguez's Massive Extension
Julio Rodriguez expectedly became the latest young MLB star to cash in on a massive contract extension, locking down a (very complicated) deal with the Seattle Mariners. The deal has so many layers, we’re not even exactly sure how to label it in terms of length or total value, but we’ll try to do just that here. Read More
Young MLB Extension Candidates
Michael Harris' recent extension with the Braves is just the latest example of players locking themselves into fair market extensions early in their careers. If this trend is here to stay, we'll take a look at which players could be next. Read More
MLB Trade Candidate Deadline Salaries
With the 2022 MLB trade deadline about 100 hours away, we’ll take a quick look at notable candidates rumored to be on the move, including the cost to acquire them on August 2nd. Read More
Assessing 2023 MLB Option Players
With the trade deadline upon us, and the second half of the MLB season underway, our focus turns to players who will face contract option decisions in the next few months. Read More
2022 MLB All Stars, Financially
The 92nd MLB All Star game will feature 11 pending free agents, three of the top trade candidates this month, and three of the Top 10 highest paid players in the game. Read More
Next Contract Series: Shohei Ohtani
While Aaron Judge’s next contract will dominate the baseball world in the coming months, there’s a much more complicated conversation soon coming to a MLB hot stove near you: the financial future of Angels’ SP/DH Shohei Ohtani. Read More
2022 MLB Trade Deadline Primer
We're still weeks away from the August 2nd MLB trade deadline, but the time to start assessing who teams are, where they'll be in a month, and which players may be on the move is now. We'll assess each team's current status, including potential trade candidates and their 2022 salary at the deadline. Read More
Next Contract Series: Aaron Judge
Two months after turning down a 7 year, $213.5M offer from the Yankees, Aaron Judge is an AL MVP candidate with a chance to win a World Series in his contract year. Our look at what all of this means for his looming trip to free agency. Read More
Next Contract Series: Joe Musgrove
Joe Musgrove is peaking at the right time, as the 29 year old is posting career best production in a contract year for the Padres. What kind of payday might be in his future, and can San Diego afford him? Read More
Assessing Every Notable MLB Offseason Extension
From Matt Olson & Jose Berrios to Wander Franco & Ke'Bryan Hayes, comprehensive financial breakdowns for 20+ MLB contract extensions signed this past offseason. Read More
Betting Odds Vs. Money Ranks
A snapshot comparison of World Series favorites vs Top Payrolls, Masters favorites vs 21 Cash Earners, Super Bowl favorites vs Cash Payrolls, & NBA MVP favorites versus current salary rank. Read More
The Oakland Athletics' Fire Sale
Another Athletic's fire sale is officially here, with four notable names already out the door. Our look at the cash Oakland is saving, a detailed breakdowns of the players in and out over the past few weeks. Read More
2022 MLB Forbes Valuations
A look at the 2022 MLB Forbes Valuations. Which teams increased the most? Which team decreased? Which team stayed the same? Read More
2022 MLB Arbitration Filings
A look at the few dozen MLB players who couldn't come to an agreement before the March 22nd deadline, and the numbers exchanged going forward. Read More
Notable Top Remaining MLB Free Agents
Now that business is back on the table in MLB, we'll take a snapshot look at a dozen or so players still looking for work in 2022, including projected contracts & destinations for each. Read More
10 MLB Trade Candidates for 2022
With the lockout a thing of the past, we'll restart our 2022 MLB Offseason series, beginning with 10 notable trade candidates heading toward opening day. Read More
Breaking Down the New MLB CBA
A few days late and few dollars too short, MLB has it's latest version of a Collective Bargaining Agreement. We'll detail all of the notable changes, including salary increase, tax thresholds, draft changes, bonus pools, & plenty more. Read More
What if MLB Adopted NBA Maximum Contracts?
With so much speculation surrounding how MLB will alter its financial system in the next CBA, our look at a whole new idea: Maximum Contracts. How Gerrit Cole, Juan Soto, & Max Scherzer's current & future contracts would look in a structured system. Read More
2021 All-MLB Selections
MLB released their 1st & 2nd team All-MLB rosters last night, honoring multiple players from the Braves, Dodgers, & Blue Jays. We take a quick look at these rosters financially, noting their average salary, & future contract status. Read More
2021 MLB Incentives & Bonuses
A look at MLB players who earned bonuses or escalators based on their production over the past 162 regular season games. Read More
Projecting the Top 2022 MLB Free Agents
Our annual MLB free agent piece breaks down notable players from each position group, highlighting their expected path toward the open market, a calculated valuation, and a likely projection for their next contract. Read More
Shortening the MLB Draft, Installing a Rookie Wage Scale, & Leaning into the Youth Movement
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss what a rookie wage scale, a shortened, contract-driven draft, & an early extension-eligibility trigger could do for the current state of MLB. Read More
Top Payroll Production at the Midway Point
With the 2021 MLB season now at its midway point, we'll take a quick look at how the top spending teams are faring in the standings as we turn the corner toward the dog days of the summer. Read More
2021 MLB All-Star Starters, Financially
The 2021 All-Star Game starting lineups have officially been announced, and as we do annually, we’ll take a look at how the rosters look from a financial perspective. Read More
MLB Trade Deadline Candidates
WIth the MLB Trade Deadline just 50 days out, it's officially time to start considering which teams are Buyers, Sellers, or Standers for the 2021 season. Our first look at a comprehensive list of potential trade candidates, including their salary at the deadline, & pending free agency status. Read More
Notable MLB Contract Extension Candidates
Projecting potential contract extension values for a few dozen notable MLB players who could be in line for new paydays in the coming months. Read More
Potential Shortstop Extensions
A look at a large, talented list of young shortstops currently inline for a contract extension, & the projected cost to do so. Read More
MLB Trade Candidates
Just a week away from owners meetings, and a month away from winter meetings, MLB's trade rumor mill should start to pick up steam quickly. Here's a look at 20 notable candidates, including potential suitors, & financial ramifications. Read More
A World Series of Two Payrolls
The 2020 World Series brings us a tale of two stories, with the high-priced Los Angeles Dodgers up against a true moneyball franchise in the Tampa Bay Rays. We'll take a closer look at the facts & figures of each heading toward Game 1. Read More
MLB Extension Candidates
The upcoming MLB offseason brings plenty of unknown, especially financially speaking. But that hasn't slowed players in other leagues from locking in long-term extensions. Will that also be the case in baseball? Read More
2020 MLB Trade Deadline Financials
Despite the extremely unique circumstances, the 2020 MLB Trade Deadline surprised many with a flurry of late activity, and a few notable names switching teams. We take a quick look at how much teams acquired, sent, & saved in the process. Read More
2020 MLB DRAFT
Track all 160 selections of this year's very much truncated MLB Draft, led by the Detroit Tigers & Baltimore Orioles. Read More
LISTEN: Careers Earned: Alex Rodriguez
Our Careers Earned series kicks off with the highest earning player in major American sports. Alex Rodriguez reeled in $455M as a member of the Mariners, Rangers, & Yankees. Our financial career spotlight takes you through each contract, trade, success, & of course suspension throughout his journey. Read More
LISTEN: Trade Stafford, Cut Everyone, & Boo the Astros
Mike Ginnitti outlines why Matthew Stafford WILL be in Detroit in 2020, even if Tua Tagovailoa joins him. Plus, notable cap casualties potentially coming in the NFL. And, the Astros cheated better than all the other teams and won a World Series. Read More
2020 MLB Arbitration Financials
A look at how MLB teams spent their money agreeing to arbitration eligible players ahead of the deadline, plus ask & offer prices for the 19 players who filed for hearings. Read More
A Decade Financial Review of MLB
Cousin Dan joins the show for a look back at contract busts, booms, trades, top earners, top spenders, & general thoughts about the decade that was in MLB. Plus, Stephen Strasburg is back with the Nationals to the tune of $245M. Read More
Contract Projections for Notable MLB Free Agents
This year's crop of MLB free agents is dominated by starting pitchers, a good sign for those of you who like to see big dollars thrown around. Here's a look at 8 of the more notable players, including a sure to be wrong prediction on where he may end up soon, and for how much. Read More
10 Really Tough MLB Contracts in 2020
For most MLB teams the focus has flipped to 2020, so we'll do the same with a look at 10 contracts that aren't exactly ideal for their respective teams. For most age and/or injuries have hampered productivity, while others (Chris Davis, Wil Myers) simply can't seem to find their previous greatness. Read More
MLB Trade Deadline Candidates
With the 2019 MLB Trade Deadline less than 48 hours away, we'll take a look at a few names who remain on the hot stove, including the money remaining on their 2019 salary, and the stability & status of their current contract. Read More
The Financials of the 2019 MLB All-Star Game
A quick look at the payouts, earned bonuses, and salary breakdowns for each roster of the 90th edition of the MLB All-Star Game. Read More
2019 NFL Draft & Projected Starters Facts & Figures
With NFL draft week upon us, a look at a few facts and figure surrounding the various elements leading up to the next team-building phase of the offseason. We'll take a look at draft statuses, and average salaries for the projected 2019 starters by position. Estimate rookie contracts for various upcoming draft slots, and more. Read More
2019 Opening Day MLB Payrolls
After another drawn out offseason that eventually saw north of $1.8B of free agent contracts signed, the 2019 MLB regular season is officially upon us. We'll take a quick look at each team's Opening Day payrolls from a full roster, 25-Man , & Luxury Tax standpoint to start the year. Read More
MLB Offseason Financial Preview: NL West
We continue our MLB offseason financial series with the NL West, providing an outlook of each team's financial status, including 2019 payroll, notable free agents, option decision, arbitration-eligibilites, and contract extension and/or trade candidates as well. Read More
MLB Offseason Financial Preview: AL Central
We begin our MLB offseason financial series with the AL Central, providing an outlook of each team's financial status, including 2019 payroll, notable free agents, players with options, arbitration-eligibilites, and contract extension and/or trade candidates as well. Read More
Financial Payrolls & Contract Statuses for MLB Postseason Teams & Award Candidates
The Red Sox will bring the highest payroll and the most regular season wins into the postseason, but how do the other teams compare? Plus, we assess the financial statuses of the league's notable candidates for MVP, CY Young, and Rookie of the Year. Read More
MLB Trade Deadline Financial Review
MLB saw 50 trades posted in the month of July as teams became buyers and/or sellers leading up to yesterday's deadline. We take a look at the player movement from each team, including financial ramifications to their 2018 payroll. Read More
6 of the Worst Active Contracts in MLB
For many years now MLB contracts have come with lots of zeros, over many years, at a fully guaranteed rate. While things have normalized a bit in recent seasons, a few active contracts still stand out as busts. We assess a few... Read More
Best Value MLB Teams & Players
While the All-Star break isn't quite the halfway point of the regular season, it's always a good time to step back and assess production & value. We announce our current Best-Value Lineup using our True Value Statistic, as well as our Team Financial Power Rankings through mid-July. Read More
2018 MLB All-Star Rosters, Financially
The 2018 edition of the MLB All-Star game features a mixed bag of youth and veteran talents. We’ll take a look at the total rosters, including their 2018 compensation, total career earnings to date, & free agent statuses. Read More
Buy, Sell, Stand Trade Options for Every MLB Team
The 2018 MLB trade deadline is less than four weeks away, and the hot stoves are burning with rumors. We assess whether each MLB team will be buyers or sellers, including potential player fits, and financial ramifications. Read More
How Mike Trout's Contract Alters Bryce Harper & Manny Machado
It's becoming clear that Angels' OF Mike Trout isn't just baseball's current best player, but arguably on track to be the GOAT. We take a deep-dive into Trout's pay vs. production, including its effect to the upcoming paydays for Bryce Harper & Manny Machado. Read More
Notable MLB Trade Candidates from Each Team
We're still two-plus months away from the 2018 MLB trade deadline, but as rosters begin to settle in, and the standings begin to spread out a bit, we'll take a look at a player from each team who could be on the block. Read More
Assessing the 2019 MLB Free Agent Class
A way too early look at top prospective MLB Free Agents at each position, including a few calculated valuations, projections, thoughts and more. Read More
The Ultimate MLB Opening Day Financial Guide
Spring is in the air (sort of), and with it comes baseball. We've broken out a thorough look at 2018 MLB team payrolls, opening day 25-Man rosters, positional spending, how they're built, how this year compares to last, offseason spending patterns and more. Read More
The Evolution of Structure, Options, & Common Sense with MLB Free Agent Contracts
As MLB free agency FINALLY starts to kick into gear this offseason, we'll take an in-depth look at how contracts have changed (or have they?) over the past five free agent seasons. Read More