The Spotrac Podcast
Get even more connected to the finances in professional sports as we dive deeper into contracts, salaries, & the cap payrolls of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more!
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Episodes
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
With MLB now at the quarter turn, Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann evaluate notable free agent contracts, extensions & trades from this winter. Plus, detailing potential award candidates, Top Payroll Playoff possibilities, & a few surprises thus far.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Mike Ginnitti details James Harden's pending player option/free agency, Ja Morant's (5:50) looming suspension, & a Warriors offseason (7:42) that may not be as explosive as currently advertised. Plus NBA Draft Lottery Odds (16:53), notable MLB Free Agents (24:34), & Matt Ryan's career earnings (28:07) as he heads into the CBS booth.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
With new contracts for Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson now on the books, the Kansas City Chiefs haven't been shy about their intent to make good on what has been a cash-friendly Patrick Mahomes deal. Our thoughts on what changes may be coming to his current contract. Plus, breaking down Jordan Love's win-win deal in Green Bay, and which NBA players are set to cash in with All-NBA selections under their belt.
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Mike Ginnitti details the 5 year, $260M contract for Lamar Jackson, including guarantee structure, potential out scenarios, & plenty more. Plus, a MLB Payroll vs. Win Percentage update, and an MLB Luxury Tax snapshot breakdown.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Keith Smith joins to discuss offseason plans for the Bucks, Cavaliers, & Kings, plus the future of Dillon Brooks. Also, notable notes from an NFL 5th-Year option deadline that brought us the most declined salaries ever.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Mike Ginnitti discusses Steph Curry's historic Game 7, and his eye-popping financial future. Plus, the compensatory draft pick system is still a worthy process, but are there ways the NFL can be proactive in improving it? And, notable "Best Fit" NFL draft picks from the weekend that was.
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Mike Ginnitti details notable storylines, positional decisions, & rookie financials from a strong NFL Draft 1st Round, including roster construction thoughts on the Texans & Falcons. Plus, Lamar Jackson's multi-year extension is finally here - but full details are not. Initial thoughts on the reported terms, and a "wishlist" for what the structure should look like.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Finally. Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers, & the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that will send the 39-year-old to the AFC. But in doing so, Rodgers has signed a revised contract (1:00) that throws another loop into the the equation. Plus, analysis on the official Jalen Hurts contract numbers (18:30), and a look at each MLB team's highest total value contract (35:50) in history.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Mike Ginnitti details the NFL's pas few #1 overall picks with projections for what the 2023 rookie contracts will account for. Plus, QB Selection Trends, hold that thought on Draft Pools & an historic start to MLB Run Differentials.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Despite $34M remaining on his contract, Madison Bumgarner's tenure in Arizona is over, and apparently the Athletics time in Oakland is soon to follow suit. Plus, our All-Soon-to-be-Free-Agent MLB Roster, current award favorites, and future dives into the Blue Jays & Brewers.