Ethan Hullihen
@ethanhullihen.bsky.social
Pirates and MLB rules, transactions, and payroll junkie
Just updated All-MLB sheets, which now include 2026 draft information.
I have 2024 payroll pivots done, just need to protect. When I do, subscribers will have access to:
Pirates: 3 files-39 tabs of information
MLB Payroll: 5 files-109 tabs
All-MLB: 6 files-150 tabs
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I have 2024 payroll pivots done, just need to protect. When I do, subscribers will have access to:
Pirates: 3 files-39 tabs of information
MLB Payroll: 5 files-109 tabs
All-MLB: 6 files-150 tabs
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October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Just updated All-MLB sheets, which now include 2026 draft information.
I have 2024 payroll pivots done, just need to protect. When I do, subscribers will have access to:
Pirates: 3 files-39 tabs of information
MLB Payroll: 5 files-109 tabs
All-MLB: 6 files-150 tabs
1/2
I have 2024 payroll pivots done, just need to protect. When I do, subscribers will have access to:
Pirates: 3 files-39 tabs of information
MLB Payroll: 5 files-109 tabs
All-MLB: 6 files-150 tabs
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I've been alluding to this, but now I can finally acknowledge it.
This is something I've always thought I could do and didn't hesitate at the opportunity.
I'm beyond excited to be even a small part of a great source like
@baseballamerica.com and look forward to see where it goes!
This is something I've always thought I could do and didn't hesitate at the opportunity.
I'm beyond excited to be even a small part of a great source like
@baseballamerica.com and look forward to see where it goes!
So at Baseball America we have never used active service time to determine prospect status/rookie graduation for us because there is no official public record of it. (We've asked multiple times).
But we are going to do so going forwards, thanks to working with @ethanhullihen.bsky.social.
But we are going to do so going forwards, thanks to working with @ethanhullihen.bsky.social.
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I've been alluding to this, but now I can finally acknowledge it.
This is something I've always thought I could do and didn't hesitate at the opportunity.
I'm beyond excited to be even a small part of a great source like
@baseballamerica.com and look forward to see where it goes!
This is something I've always thought I could do and didn't hesitate at the opportunity.
I'm beyond excited to be even a small part of a great source like
@baseballamerica.com and look forward to see where it goes!
Spent a lot of time yesterday updating/finetuning these, but my All-MLB spreadsheets have been updated:
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Check them out with a free 7-day trial!
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Check them out with a free 7-day trial!
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October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Spent a lot of time yesterday updating/finetuning these, but my All-MLB spreadsheets have been updated:
patreon.com/posts/139492...
Check them out with a free 7-day trial!
www.patreon.com/c/ethanhulli...
patreon.com/posts/139492...
Check them out with a free 7-day trial!
www.patreon.com/c/ethanhulli...
Please forgive my lack of tech savviness, but I stepped out on a limb and created a video explainer on how to use some of my spreadsheets that you can find on my Patreon.
I tried to keep it brief, but we hit 10 mins. Gold star for making it to the end!
www.patreon.com/posts/139817...
I tried to keep it brief, but we hit 10 mins. Gold star for making it to the end!
www.patreon.com/posts/139817...
MLB Payroll Spreadsheet Tutorial | Ethan Hullihen
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September 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Please forgive my lack of tech savviness, but I stepped out on a limb and created a video explainer on how to use some of my spreadsheets that you can find on my Patreon.
I tried to keep it brief, but we hit 10 mins. Gold star for making it to the end!
www.patreon.com/posts/139817...
I tried to keep it brief, but we hit 10 mins. Gold star for making it to the end!
www.patreon.com/posts/139817...
I know we are well past it actually happening, but I wrote about a quirk in Jack Flaherty's contract that literally no one else has broached:
Jack Flaherty's AAV and Valley Charges
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Jack Flaherty's AAV and Valley Charges
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Jack Flaherty's AAV and Valley Charges
Photo Credit David Richard-USA Today Sports
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September 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I know we are well past it actually happening, but I wrote about a quirk in Jack Flaherty's contract that literally no one else has broached:
Jack Flaherty's AAV and Valley Charges
open.substack.com/pub/ethanhul...
Jack Flaherty's AAV and Valley Charges
open.substack.com/pub/ethanhul...
Both Pirates and MLB sheets have been updated through yesterday.
If you haven't checked it out and are thinking about it, there's no better time than the present!
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If you haven't checked it out and are thinking about it, there's no better time than the present!
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
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September 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Both Pirates and MLB sheets have been updated through yesterday.
If you haven't checked it out and are thinking about it, there's no better time than the present!
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
If you haven't checked it out and are thinking about it, there's no better time than the present!
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
I've updated my league spreadsheets today for subscribers only.
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If you're interested in checking out what I have to offer, subscribe for a 7-day trial here:
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If you're interested in checking out what I have to offer, subscribe for a 7-day trial here:
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
MLB Spreadsheets | Ethan Hullihen
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September 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I've updated my league spreadsheets today for subscribers only.
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
If you're interested in checking out what I have to offer, subscribe for a 7-day trial here:
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
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If you're interested in checking out what I have to offer, subscribe for a 7-day trial here:
www.patreon.com/14706257/join
Reposted by Ethan Hullihen
Unsure of what's offered or why you should subscribe? Here's my sales pitch:
patreon.com/posts/why-sh...
Also, if I can figure out how, I'd like to record a video tutorial of how to best utilize the sheets.
For now, check them out, share, and let me know what you think!
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Also, if I can figure out how, I'd like to record a video tutorial of how to best utilize the sheets.
For now, check them out, share, and let me know what you think!
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Why Should You Use MLB Spreadsheets? | Ethan Hullihen
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September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Unsure of what's offered or why you should subscribe? Here's my sales pitch:
patreon.com/posts/why-sh...
Also, if I can figure out how, I'd like to record a video tutorial of how to best utilize the sheets.
For now, check them out, share, and let me know what you think!
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patreon.com/posts/why-sh...
Also, if I can figure out how, I'd like to record a video tutorial of how to best utilize the sheets.
For now, check them out, share, and let me know what you think!
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Reposted by Ethan Hullihen
After much effort, it's time for Step 2!
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
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I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
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MLB Spreadsheets | Ethan Hullihen
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September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
After much effort, it's time for Step 2!
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
After much effort, it's time for Step 2!
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
MLB Spreadsheets | Ethan Hullihen
Get more from Ethan Hullihen on Patreon
patreon.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
After much effort, it's time for Step 2!
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
I'm ready to unveil my second Patreon level--payroll information for every team!
But not just payroll--there is a lot more information available in these sheets.
Check it out with 7 days free!
patreon.com/posts/mlb-sp...
1/2
My Pirates' spreadsheets have been updated!
Check them out here, with much more to come very soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/pittsb...
Check them out here, with much more to come very soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/pittsb...
Pittsburgh Pirates Spreadsheets | Ethan Hullihen
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September 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My Pirates' spreadsheets have been updated!
Check them out here, with much more to come very soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/pittsb...
Check them out here, with much more to come very soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/pittsb...
Let's try this again today.
I'm giving Patreon a go, and I'd love if you gave it a look. I'm offering a free 7 days so you can do just that.
I don't want you to subscribe if it causes you any financial hardship, but I would appreciate passing it along!
www.patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
I'm giving Patreon a go, and I'd love if you gave it a look. I'm offering a free 7 days so you can do just that.
I don't want you to subscribe if it causes you any financial hardship, but I would appreciate passing it along!
www.patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
Get more from Ethan Hullihen on Patreon
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September 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Let's try this again today.
I'm giving Patreon a go, and I'd love if you gave it a look. I'm offering a free 7 days so you can do just that.
I don't want you to subscribe if it causes you any financial hardship, but I would appreciate passing it along!
www.patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
I'm giving Patreon a go, and I'd love if you gave it a look. I'm offering a free 7 days so you can do just that.
I don't want you to subscribe if it causes you any financial hardship, but I would appreciate passing it along!
www.patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
As promised, I'm ready to unveil the next step of my project--the MLB Spreadsheets Patreon page!
Here is Step 1, the Pirates' work I've always offered, with even more to make it worth the value!
I'm offering a 7-day free trial, so check it out!
patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
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Here is Step 1, the Pirates' work I've always offered, with even more to make it worth the value!
I'm offering a 7-day free trial, so check it out!
patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
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Get more from Ethan Hullihen on Patreon
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September 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As promised, I'm ready to unveil the next step of my project--the MLB Spreadsheets Patreon page!
Here is Step 1, the Pirates' work I've always offered, with even more to make it worth the value!
I'm offering a 7-day free trial, so check it out!
patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
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Here is Step 1, the Pirates' work I've always offered, with even more to make it worth the value!
I'm offering a 7-day free trial, so check it out!
patreon.com/c/EthanHulli...
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Yesterday I officially launched a Substack--MLB Spreadsheets--in an effort to start a larger project of using all this work I have sitting around.
Check it out, sub, share, and wait for more to come, hopefully very soon!
ethanhullihen.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Check it out, sub, share, and wait for more to come, hopefully very soon!
ethanhullihen.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to MLB Spreadsheets!
Welcome!
ethanhullihen.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Yesterday I officially launched a Substack--MLB Spreadsheets--in an effort to start a larger project of using all this work I have sitting around.
Check it out, sub, share, and wait for more to come, hopefully very soon!
ethanhullihen.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Check it out, sub, share, and wait for more to come, hopefully very soon!
ethanhullihen.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
So, I'm doing a thing...
For a while now, I've been trying to figure out how to further utilize my work, and this is the first step of that.
This process is still evolving, so it may hit some bumps. But I wanted to just get it out there, because...
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ethanhullihen.substack.com
For a while now, I've been trying to figure out how to further utilize my work, and this is the first step of that.
This process is still evolving, so it may hit some bumps. But I wanted to just get it out there, because...
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ethanhullihen.substack.com
MLB Spreadsheets | Ethan Hullihen | Substack
Ethan has been covering payroll, transactions, and rules in-depth online since 2018 and dabbling in these topics for as long as he can remember. Click to read MLB Spreadsheets, by Ethan Hullihen, a Su...
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August 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
So, I'm doing a thing...
For a while now, I've been trying to figure out how to further utilize my work, and this is the first step of that.
This process is still evolving, so it may hit some bumps. But I wanted to just get it out there, because...
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ethanhullihen.substack.com
For a while now, I've been trying to figure out how to further utilize my work, and this is the first step of that.
This process is still evolving, so it may hit some bumps. But I wanted to just get it out there, because...
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Worked up a 2026 projection:
As usual, this is all internal players, with pending free agents (and a few cuts for R5 adds) removed for a 2026 baseline.
I came up with an ~$78M projection, with a few major needs highlighted in red.
What do you think? Questions?
As usual, this is all internal players, with pending free agents (and a few cuts for R5 adds) removed for a 2026 baseline.
I came up with an ~$78M projection, with a few major needs highlighted in red.
What do you think? Questions?
July 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Worked up a 2026 projection:
As usual, this is all internal players, with pending free agents (and a few cuts for R5 adds) removed for a 2026 baseline.
I came up with an ~$78M projection, with a few major needs highlighted in red.
What do you think? Questions?
As usual, this is all internal players, with pending free agents (and a few cuts for R5 adds) removed for a 2026 baseline.
I came up with an ~$78M projection, with a few major needs highlighted in red.
What do you think? Questions?
Jones to the 60-day to make room for Canario
March 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Jones to the 60-day to make room for Canario
Palacios and Strzelecki outrighted
March 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Palacios and Strzelecki outrighted
BlueSky exclusive
Oviedo to the 60-day IL
Oviedo to the 60-day IL
March 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
BlueSky exclusive
Oviedo to the 60-day IL
Oviedo to the 60-day IL
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de Geus claimed by Marlins
de Geus claimed by Marlins
February 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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de Geus claimed by Marlins
de Geus claimed by Marlins
For anyone curious over here too:
Tommy Pham would get $125k for both 475 and 525 PA
Hopefully this comes with much less drama
Tommy Pham would get $125k for both 475 and 525 PA
Hopefully this comes with much less drama
February 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
For anyone curious over here too:
Tommy Pham would get $125k for both 475 and 525 PA
Hopefully this comes with much less drama
Tommy Pham would get $125k for both 475 and 525 PA
Hopefully this comes with much less drama
As we've seen a handful of signings again today, it's my understanding that Elvis Alvarado is finally official for the #Pirates.
The terms are $760k/$62k, or the minimum for a player on their first contract.
The terms are $760k/$62k, or the minimum for a player on their first contract.
January 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
As we've seen a handful of signings again today, it's my understanding that Elvis Alvarado is finally official for the #Pirates.
The terms are $760k/$62k, or the minimum for a player on their first contract.
The terms are $760k/$62k, or the minimum for a player on their first contract.
Based on the AP report and the indispensable Ronald Blum, here is how I am valuing Burnes' contract:
apnews.com/article/burn...
apnews.com/article/burn...
January 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Based on the AP report and the indispensable Ronald Blum, here is how I am valuing Burnes' contract:
apnews.com/article/burn...
apnews.com/article/burn...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from mine to yours
December 25, 2024 at 3:34 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from mine to yours