MLB’s collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, 2026, and a lockout is widely expected. Financing for MLB players is easier to secure while they have active season income than after a lockout stops game checks. Agents and advisors should initiate funding conversations with clients before the 2026 season ends.
Sure Sports recently helped an MLB player do something that changed his financial trajectory. He had signed an income purchase agreement early in his career and wanted out. Sure Sports approved a $12M contract advance, structured a customized repayment plan, and funded a $10.5M unsecured loan in less than two weeks. The result was over…
Juan Soto’s $765M deal. Vlad Jr.’s $500M extension. Ohtani’s $700M with $680M deferred. MLB contracts have never been longer or more complex — and the headline number rarely matches what hits a player’s bank account. Here’s what’s driving the trend, and what every player should know about cash flow.
NBA playoff bonuses can add hundreds of thousands to a player’s earnings — but the rules are more complex than most people realize. Here’s exactly how the money works.
Reading time: ~7 minutes The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23. For the players whose names will be called, it’s the moment everything changes. But between hearing your name and receiving your first NFL paycheck, there’s a financial gap that catches too many rookies off guard — and costs them. Here’s…
In the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS, your life can change with a single phone call. But while your jersey changes overnight, your home equity is often trapped in a house halfway across the country. Our 2026 guide provides a tactical checklist for players and advisors to navigate trades and free agency without the ‘double mortgage’ trap. Discover how elite professional athlete relocation services utilize the RETAP™ program to unlock 60% of your home’s equity in just five days, allowing you to secure your next move before the ink on your new contract is dry. Stop managing a listing and start focusing on the lineup.
