The Spotrac Podcast

Expiring NFLers, Ohtani’s Future, Herro’s Extension, & the Repeat Braves?

Plenty of players heading toward the open market are shining through the first almost quarter of the NFL season. Plus, (8:26) did the Braves do enough this offseason/deadline to repeat? What Shohei Ohtani's (21:50) historic arbitration salary means for he and the Angel's future. And, Tyler Herro (33:55) gets his Heat extension.

Valuing Aaron Judge & Unanswered NBA Questions

Dan Soemann joins to discuss the process in evaluating Aaron Judge as he nears free agency, plus a cast of other power hitters closing in on paydays. And, a dive into unanswered NBA questions about the Warriors, Lakers, Nets, Sixers, & 2019 rookies.

An NFL Round Up, the Guardians’ Division, Pujols’ Swan Song, & Extensions in MLB & the NBA

Injuries will dominate the NFL's Week 3 headlines, but a few teams are starting to trend strongly in one direction or the other. Plus, the Cleveland Guardians overachieved, Albert Pujols continues to achieve, & new extensions for Luis Castillo & C.J. McCollum.

Early NFL & Late MLB Team Confidence Assessment

Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann discuss how the MLB season is closing out from a numbers standpoint, thoughts on where the money could fall in the postseason, and potential sleeper teams for 2023. Plus, assessing confidence in the Top 5 DVOA teams, & Quarterbacks nearing their first big pay day. Plus, Nathan Mackinnon, Roger Federer, Mike Evans, & recent retirements.

The Goods, Bads, & Uglys in Sports this Weekend

From Trey Lance to Jimmy Garoppolo, from Christian Kirk to the Arizona Cardinals, from Aaron Judge to the Atlanta Braves, & plenty more storylines on the positive or negative side of sports right now.

NFL Roster Bubbles & MLB’s Rule Changes

Dan Soemann joins to discuss the laundry list of rule changes coming to MLB in 2023, including larger bases, a pitch clock, pickoff limits, & plenty more. Plus, teasing Spotrac's first edition of 2023 NFL Roster Bubble players as the season gets off the ground.

Assessing New Team, New Contract NFL Players & College Coaching Money

Mike Ginnitti offers immediate reaction to NFL players on new teams or new contracts this season, plus contract breakdowns for Darren Waller, Dawson Knox, Jordan Poyer, & Quenton Nelson, & a dive into the never boring world of CFB Coach Contracts & Buyouts.

NFL Free Agent Sleepers, Betting on the Bills, & Future Designated Rookies?

Mike Ginnitti, Dan Soemann, & Scott Allen roundtable notable NFL free agent signings that could be sleeping giants in 2022, plus how the last 10 Super Bowl winners have ranked in terms of spending, dead cap, & preseason odds, and should Lamar Jackson's situation hint at a need for a "Derrick Rose Rule" in the NFL?

Fantasy Favorites Playing for Pay Days, & Top NFL Team Spenders

Which players soaring up fantasy draft boards are heading toward a pay day in 2022? Plus, the biggest NFL spenders by roster & position, dead cap, & plenty more. And, breaking down Russell Wilson's mega extension in Denver.

Russell Wilson’s Extension & the State of Quarterback Contracts with Joel Corry

Former NFL agent & salary cap expert Joel Corry joins to discuss the impact that Russell Wilson's contract - and its lack total guarantee - will have on the QB market going forward, including Lamar Jackson's standstill, & pending negotiations for Joe Burrow & Justin Herbert.