Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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The Truth About Baseball’s Biggest Contracts

In this episode of FOS Explains, we break down Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking $700 million contract and dive into the wild clauses hidden in some of MLB’s biggest contracts.

From deferred payments to unique perks, like luxury suites and no-trade clauses, you’ll learn how MLB players like Manny Machado, Aaron Judge, and Mike Trout secured some of the largest deals in professional sports history.

Find out why some of these multi-million dollar contracts are more complicated than they seem, and how players continue to get paid long after they stop playing. Stay tuned for the inside scoop on the business of baseball and what makes these deals stand out in the world of sports contracts.

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