Recent Michael Ginnitti Features

Chicago White Sox Offseason Preview An offseason financial preview for the Chicago White Sox, including projected payroll, pending free agents, option decisions, arbitration estimates, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 27, 2025
Colorado Rockies Offseason Preview An offseason financial preview for the Colorado Rockies, including projected payroll, pending free agents, option decisions, arbitration estimates, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 26, 2025
World Series Financials It’s a tale of two Top 5 payrolls for this year’s World Series, though it seems unfair to place any team in the same financial tier as the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the series kicks off, we’ll break down a few financial comparisons surrounding the Dodgers & Blue Jays. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 24, 2025
2026 MLB Option Decision Tracker Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 17, 2025
Understanding MLB's Qualifying Offer Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 15, 2025
Week 6 NFL Notables A whip around the NFL, including breakout performance, QB struggles, a devastating injury, and the first coach fired. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 14, 2025
FLASH: NFL Trade Edition Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 06, 2025
Too-Early All-Extension-Candidate Lineup 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-position look at players who are either a pending free agent, or extension-eligible during the 2026 offseason, including current Spotrac valuations for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 06, 2025
FLASH: Pete Alonso's 2026 Destination Michael Ginnitti ■ Oct 03, 2025
10 Pending Free Agent MLB Postseason Players While the winters of Judge, Ohtani, & Soto are behind us, the upcoming MLB free agent class has plenty to offer both at the plate and on the mound. Spotrac details 10 pending/potential free agents to watch as the MLB Postseason gets underway. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 30, 2025
Projecting a Paul Skenes Contract Extension 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? Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 25, 2025
2025 Average NFL Salaries by Position Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 23, 2025
Future Starting QB Contract Statuses Mike Ginnitti details the financial stability of each NFL starting QB after the 2025 season, including guarantee structure, potential out patterns, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Sep 21, 2025
2025 NFL Defensive Spending A visual look at how each NFL team is allocating their finances defensively. The following dataset includes the combined average salaries of all players either on the active roster or a reserve list for their respective team. The data has been categorized into Edge Defenders, Interior Defensive Linemen, Linebackers, Cornerbacks, & Safeties. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 31, 2025
2025 NFL Offensive Spending A visual look at how each NFL team is allocating their finances offensively. The following dataset includes the combined average salaries of all players either on the active roster or a reserve list for their respective team. The data has been categorized into Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, and Offensive Linemen. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 31, 2025
Initial 53-Man NFL Roster Notables Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 27, 2025
The Top Guarantees from the 2025 NFL Offseason The dust has mostly settled from the NFL offseason, as final roster cuts loom, and real regular season football is right around the corner. Let’s recap the top contracts signed at each position in terms of practical guarantee over the past few months. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 22, 2025
James Cook & the Bills Finalize $46M Contract Extension Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 14, 2025
Potential Last Minute NFL Extensions As training camps break, preseason games begin, and roster cuts loom - so too will the pressure to lock in important players for the foreseeable future. Spotrac has identified a player or two from each NFL team who could be in line for a last minute extension this offseason, including a calculated valuation for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Aug 07, 2025
A Financial Dive into the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees A contract-by-contract breakdown of the four modern-era MLB players who were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend: Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia, Dave Parker, & Billy Wagner. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 28, 2025
2025 NFL Offseason Acquisition Digest With training camps underway, the time to reflect on the spring/summer that was is also here. Spotrac details notable acquisitions by way of free agency, extension, or trade for every NFL team, while also detailing the current QB1 financial status for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 26, 2025
Midseason MLB Contract Awards The MLB All-Star break gives us a quick moment to look back at the first half that was, highlighting the extensions, free agent signings, trades, & team-controlled players who are standing out thus far in 2025. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 14, 2025
2025 MLB HR Derby Contestants Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 11, 2025
Jokic Pausing With Nuggets Extension Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 09, 2025
2025 MLB All-Star Rosters, Financially The 2025 MLB All-Star rosters have been set for the upcoming July 15th exhibition, including a diverse array of new & old faces, plenty of first time entries, 3 starters each for the Los Angeles Dodgers & Detroit Tigers, and as always - a few notable omissions. Spotrac dives into the rosters with our annual look at how these players were acquired by their current team, as well as financial futures for each. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 07, 2025
A Comprehensive 2025 MLB Draft Primer With the 2025 MLB Draft just a week out, Spotrac dives deep into the financials, lottery system, compensation rules, & notable prospects leading up to the 2-day event. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 06, 2025
The Browns Quarterback Room Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 03, 2025
Top Positional MLB Trade Candidates As the calendar turns to July, so does the focus on the looming 7/31 MLB trade deadline. While many teams will use the next 2-3 weeks to decide their 2025 buy/sell fate, a few notable trade candidates have already emerged. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jul 02, 2025
MLB Trade Deadline Tools Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 25, 2025
Giants Acquire Devers from Red Sox Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 15, 2025
Aaron Rodgers' Steelers Contract Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 10, 2025
Packers Release CB Alexander Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 09, 2025
Predicting Notable NFL Summer Extension Candidates Before the dog days of summer get here, NFL teams will spend plenty of energy (and money) locking in core players. We’re identified a few notable names at each position group who are candidates for a new deal, laying out a current valuation and a prediction for each going forward. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 03, 2025
Top Dead Cap Hits Per Team Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 02, 2025
Post June 1st Salary Cap Updates With the calendar now flipped to June, these 13 NFL players will see their Post 6/1 designations and the split dead cap ramifications process accordingly. Michael Ginnitti ■ Jun 02, 2025
A Comprehensive 2025 QB Financial Review Spotrac takes a thorough dive into the financial statuses for each team’s quarterback room, highlighting the stability of the projected starter, and guarantees for all current backups. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 29, 2025
Breaking Down Brock Purdy's Contract Extension with the 49ers A full breakdown of Brock Purdy's 5 year, $265 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, including guarantees, potential outs, cap/cash flow figures, and plenty more. Michael Ginnitti ■ May 22, 2025
Jaguars Release WR Gabriel Davis Michael Ginnitti ■ May 07, 2025
Cowboys Acquire WR Pickens Michael Ginnitti ■ May 07, 2025
Breaking Down Joe Flacco's Browns Contract Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 30, 2025
A Miami Heat Roster Look-Ahead Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 29, 2025
Where the Top 10 NFL Picks Stand Via Positional APY Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 25, 2025
Free NFL Draft Pick Contest Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 24, 2025
Top NFL Earnings by Draft Round A quick look at the top earning NFL player at each position, then a dive into the top earner by draft round for each through the 2024 season. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 23, 2025
Dolphins Add Jalen Ramsey to the Trade Block Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 15, 2025
Blue Jays Extend Vlad Jr. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 07, 2025
Detailing MLB Extension Season Opening Week of the 2025 MLB season has also become an "internal-extension" season for many teams, and this year has been no exception. Spotrac breaks down some of the greatest hits from recently announced MLB extensions across the league. Michael Ginnitti ■ Apr 02, 2025
Vikings Acquire RB Mason Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 16, 2025
Breaking Down Josh Allen's $330M Contract Breaking down the facts, figures, & future outlook for Josh Allen's 6 year, $330M contract with the Buffalo Bills. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 14, 2025
Tracking NFL Free Agency Follow along with Spotrac's comprehensive coverage of all the trades, releases, signings, & more. Michael Ginnitti ■ Mar 10, 2025
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