Key terms, deadlines, and details to know for the Knicks' offseasonThe Knicks face cap implications beyond just cap space this offseason due to potential luxury tax concerns.
Celtics reportedly trade Jaden Springer to Rockets for luxury-tax reliefBoston's trade of Jared Springer aims to reduce luxury-tax liability by nearly $15 million.
Heat explains its luxury tax philosophy in most detailed terms to date. What to knowThe Miami Heat is open to paying luxury tax strategically for championship opportunities but prefers to avoid it when possible.
Kurtenbach: Answering your biggest Warriors questions ahead of the NBA Draft, free agencyThe NBA's luxury tax is becoming more punitive, impacting teams like the Warriors who need to make strategic decisions on player retention and acquisitions.
Key terms, deadlines, and details to know for the Knicks' offseasonThe Knicks face cap implications beyond just cap space this offseason due to potential luxury tax concerns.
Celtics reportedly trade Jaden Springer to Rockets for luxury-tax reliefBoston's trade of Jared Springer aims to reduce luxury-tax liability by nearly $15 million.
Heat explains its luxury tax philosophy in most detailed terms to date. What to knowThe Miami Heat is open to paying luxury tax strategically for championship opportunities but prefers to avoid it when possible.
Kurtenbach: Answering your biggest Warriors questions ahead of the NBA Draft, free agencyThe NBA's luxury tax is becoming more punitive, impacting teams like the Warriors who need to make strategic decisions on player retention and acquisitions.
Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.
Insider floats possibility that Red Sox could add two top-end starting pitchers this offseasonThe Red Sox have the opportunity to acquire top talent through trades and free agency this offseason.
Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 SeasonThe 2024 MLB competitive balance tax reached an all-time high of $237 million, with nine teams exceeding this threshold.
Dodgers Expected To Be In On Juan Soto's Free Agent MarketThe Dodgers may pursue Juan Soto in the offseason, leveraging their financial capabilities despite the luxury tax implications.
Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024Nine MLB teams surpassed the $237MM luxury tax threshold in 2024, indicating growing revenue disparities.
Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury taxRecord nine MLB teams surpassed luxury tax in 2024, incurring historic penalties totaling $311 million.
Column: The Dodgers are expected to win. But has MLB stacked the odds against them?Major League Baseball prioritizes promoting hope and interest over crowning the best team as champion.Expansion of playoffs is a response to the lack of significant competitive balance due to the luxury tax.
Insider floats possibility that Red Sox could add two top-end starting pitchers this offseasonThe Red Sox have the opportunity to acquire top talent through trades and free agency this offseason.
Dodgers Part Of Record Number Of Teams Paying MLB Luxury Tax Penalty For 2024 SeasonThe 2024 MLB competitive balance tax reached an all-time high of $237 million, with nine teams exceeding this threshold.
Dodgers Expected To Be In On Juan Soto's Free Agent MarketThe Dodgers may pursue Juan Soto in the offseason, leveraging their financial capabilities despite the luxury tax implications.
Nine Teams Exceeded Luxury Tax Threshold In 2024Nine MLB teams surpassed the $237MM luxury tax threshold in 2024, indicating growing revenue disparities.
Record 9 MLB teams docked $311M in luxury taxRecord nine MLB teams surpassed luxury tax in 2024, incurring historic penalties totaling $311 million.
Astros Have Made Offer To Alex BregmanRe-signing Alex Bregman is the Astros' top priority this offseason, requiring significant financial planning and adjustments.
Eager to trade Butler, Heat explores non-Phoenix options. Why there's some urgencyMiami Heat is seeking a trade for Jimmy Butler before the Feb. 6 deadline to alleviate financial constraints and team distractions.Butler's $52.4 million player option complicates the Heat's flexibility for future roster improvements.
Astros Have Made Offer To Alex BregmanRe-signing Alex Bregman is the Astros' top priority this offseason, requiring significant financial planning and adjustments.
Eager to trade Butler, Heat explores non-Phoenix options. Why there's some urgencyMiami Heat is seeking a trade for Jimmy Butler before the Feb. 6 deadline to alleviate financial constraints and team distractions.Butler's $52.4 million player option complicates the Heat's flexibility for future roster improvements.
What does that have to do with the price of beans?Max Fried's $218 million contract raises questions about salary absurdity amid inflation and salary caps.
What Jarren Duran's contract tells us about the Red Sox, the luxury tax, and Alex BregmanThe Red Sox signed Jarren Duran to a two-year contract, balancing player performance with financial strategy.
Phillies Chairman John Middleton Expects Higher Payroll In 2025The Phillies' payroll is expected to increase for the 2025 season, particularly due to contract cycles and minor league promotions.
What does that have to do with the price of beans?Max Fried's $218 million contract raises questions about salary absurdity amid inflation and salary caps.
What Jarren Duran's contract tells us about the Red Sox, the luxury tax, and Alex BregmanThe Red Sox signed Jarren Duran to a two-year contract, balancing player performance with financial strategy.
Phillies Chairman John Middleton Expects Higher Payroll In 2025The Phillies' payroll is expected to increase for the 2025 season, particularly due to contract cycles and minor league promotions.
How Mets can reasonably fortify roster if nothing changes with Pete AlonsoThe Mets still have time to re-sign Pete Alonso, but several factors complicate the situation.
Mets Notes: Manaea Contract Details, AlonsoManaea's contract structure includes $23.25MM in deferred payments, impacting present-day value and luxury tax implications for the Mets.
How Mets can reasonably fortify roster if nothing changes with Pete AlonsoThe Mets still have time to re-sign Pete Alonso, but several factors complicate the situation.
Mets Notes: Manaea Contract Details, AlonsoManaea's contract structure includes $23.25MM in deferred payments, impacting present-day value and luxury tax implications for the Mets.
Dodgers Penalties For 2024 MLB Draft Picks For Signing Shohei OhtaniThe Los Angeles Dodgers had a luxury tax bill of $19.4 million for exceeding the competitive balance tax threshold in 2023.
Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Bill For 2024 SeasonThe Competitive Balance Tax helps maintain financial fairness in MLB by taxing teams that exceed spending thresholds.
Here's why the Braves won't reset the luxury taxThe Atlanta Braves may choose to remain under the luxury tax despite plans for payroll increases, emphasizing strategic financial management.
Dodgers Penalties For 2024 MLB Draft Picks For Signing Shohei OhtaniThe Los Angeles Dodgers had a luxury tax bill of $19.4 million for exceeding the competitive balance tax threshold in 2023.
Dodgers Paying Record Luxury Tax Bill For 2024 SeasonThe Competitive Balance Tax helps maintain financial fairness in MLB by taxing teams that exceed spending thresholds.
Here's why the Braves won't reset the luxury taxThe Atlanta Braves may choose to remain under the luxury tax despite plans for payroll increases, emphasizing strategic financial management.
Walker Buehler: Free Agency 'A Waiting Game' Until After HolidaysMLB free agency is picking up pace, with significant early signings, but major players like Corbin Burnes and Pete Alonso remain unsigned.
Rangers Still Pursuing Reunion With Nathan EovaldiThe Rangers are actively seeking to sign free agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi at the Winter Meetings.
Walker Buehler: Free Agency 'A Waiting Game' Until After HolidaysMLB free agency is picking up pace, with significant early signings, but major players like Corbin Burnes and Pete Alonso remain unsigned.
Rangers Still Pursuing Reunion With Nathan EovaldiThe Rangers are actively seeking to sign free agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi at the Winter Meetings.
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Howe Wins Rookie Of The Year; Highest Luxury Tax Bill PaidSteve Howe won the 1980 NL Rookie of the Year, marking the Dodgers' consecutive wins in this category.
This day in Braves History: The Braves trade Justin UptonMajor league teams face significant financial implications such as luxury taxes and high bidding wars for top players affecting franchise strategies.
This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Howe Wins Rookie Of The Year; Highest Luxury Tax Bill PaidSteve Howe won the 1980 NL Rookie of the Year, marking the Dodgers' consecutive wins in this category.
This day in Braves History: The Braves trade Justin UptonMajor league teams face significant financial implications such as luxury taxes and high bidding wars for top players affecting franchise strategies.
Braves News: Ken Rosenthal On Braves Offseason, Season Reviews, MoreThe Braves are cutting costs to possibly avoid the luxury tax while addressing increased roster needs ahead of the upcoming season.
Braves Willing To Exceed Luxury Tax In 2025The Braves may exceed the luxury tax to enhance their roster following recent player injuries.
Braves News: Ken Rosenthal On Braves Offseason, Season Reviews, MoreThe Braves are cutting costs to possibly avoid the luxury tax while addressing increased roster needs ahead of the upcoming season.
Braves Willing To Exceed Luxury Tax In 2025The Braves may exceed the luxury tax to enhance their roster following recent player injuries.
Giants Expected To Scale Back PayrollThe Giants are planning to reduce player payroll while being over the luxury tax threshold for the first time in six years.
Alex Anthopoulos: "The luxury tax won't hinder us from spending"The Braves are not deterred by the luxury tax and are prepared to actively pursue free agents this offseason.
Rangers Not Actively Involved In Jordan Montgomery MarketThe chances of the Texas Rangers re-signing Jordan Montgomery seem unlikely due to financial constraints and the team's luxury tax status.The Rangers have already committed a significant amount of money to their roster and signing Montgomery would push their contractual commitments to around $160MM, a full year in advance.
Giants Expected To Scale Back PayrollThe Giants are planning to reduce player payroll while being over the luxury tax threshold for the first time in six years.
Alex Anthopoulos: "The luxury tax won't hinder us from spending"The Braves are not deterred by the luxury tax and are prepared to actively pursue free agents this offseason.
Rangers Not Actively Involved In Jordan Montgomery MarketThe chances of the Texas Rangers re-signing Jordan Montgomery seem unlikely due to financial constraints and the team's luxury tax status.The Rangers have already committed a significant amount of money to their roster and signing Montgomery would push their contractual commitments to around $160MM, a full year in advance.
Thinking Through the Blue Jays Off-seasonThe Jays are projected to have a payroll of approximately $200.9 million, necessitating strategic management to remain competitive without exorbitant spending.
Blue Jays Unlikely To Make Significant Free Agent MoveBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins suggests that any significant additions to the team would require subtracting from the roster.The Jays have a high payroll and are subject to luxury tax penalties, which could limit their ability to make impactful free agent signings.
Thinking Through the Blue Jays Off-seasonThe Jays are projected to have a payroll of approximately $200.9 million, necessitating strategic management to remain competitive without exorbitant spending.
Blue Jays Unlikely To Make Significant Free Agent MoveBlue Jays general manager Ross Atkins suggests that any significant additions to the team would require subtracting from the roster.The Jays have a high payroll and are subject to luxury tax penalties, which could limit their ability to make impactful free agent signings.
Anthopoulos: Braves Expect Payroll To RiseBraves GM Alex Anthopoulos anticipates an increase in player payroll for the upcoming season, indicating continued financial investment in the team's roster.
9 possible free agents for Celtics to sign with ties or previous reported links to the teamCeltics limited to offering veterans minimum to free agents due to luxury tax limitations
Tim Dierkes' MLB Mailbag: Waivers, Gleyber, GoldschmidtTeams may make financially motivated maneuvers to avoid luxury tax consequences by placing high-salaried players on waivers to reset and avoid penalties.
9 possible free agents for Celtics to sign with ties or previous reported links to the teamCeltics limited to offering veterans minimum to free agents due to luxury tax limitations
Tim Dierkes' MLB Mailbag: Waivers, Gleyber, GoldschmidtTeams may make financially motivated maneuvers to avoid luxury tax consequences by placing high-salaried players on waivers to reset and avoid penalties.
A $500M decision is facing the NBA champion CelticsThe Boston Celtics are heading towards having the league's first $500 million roster.
Justin Verlander To Begin Season On Injured ListJustin Verlander to begin the season on the injured list due to right shoulder sorenessAstros taking a cautious approach to ensure Verlander's full recovery
Why Mets now carry such low expectations this late in Steve Cohen's tenureThe New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest player spending and are above the luxury tax threshold.Despite high payroll, the Mets are currently in a mediocre position, which is surprising given owner Steve Cohen's desire to win.
Spencer Dinwiddie's contract includes one of the weirdest bonuses in NBA historySpencer Dinwiddie has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers that includes a $1 bonus if the team wins the NBA Championship.Due to the luxury tax implications, the $1 bonus will actually cost the Lakers $1.50 to pay out.