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
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
A deep offseason financial dive into the first half of NFL teams, including notable signings, draft selections, & a few question marks and headlines going forward for each. Plus, how money lost is calculated for NFL suspensions, & assessing new deals for Grady Jarrett & A.J. Brown.
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
How the QBs drafted in 2022 will impact their respective rosters immediately and down the road. Plus, an offseason outlook for the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, & NBA Big Men. And, early on this season, MLB's high-paid stars are setting the tone.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Understanding and assessing 5th year options for the 2019 1st Round Draft Class, a breakdown of the rookie wage scale & how contract values and guarantees are projected to change from Pick 1 to 262. Plus, a quick dive into Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, & the NHL's high-paid, talented crop. And, swept out of the first round, the Brooklyn Nets face plenty of financial question marks heading into the offseason.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Mike Ginnitti breaks down a variety of themes surrounding the upcoming NFL draft, including projected rookie contracts, recent draft picks trades, positions of strength, must-follow teams, and plenty more.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Dan Soemann breaks down a strong list of MLB players, young & old, who could be in line for a new payday in the coming months. Plus, just a week out from the NFL Draft, there are still plenty of notable available free agents seeking an NFL team for 2022.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Derek Carr's extension could be nothing more than a one year pay raise, but is smart business no matter the outcome. Plus, a few notable NFL players are avoiding their teams now - why that won't be the case come summer. And, where are all the highest paid NBA players this time of year?
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Keith Smith joins to extrapolate on his recent NBA Expansion piece for spotrac.com, highlighting the potential impact, and possible destinations for new teams. Plus, Dan Soemann breaks down a few notable notes surrounding the daily fantasy scene for the brand new MLB season.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
A dive into the final financials for the NBA regular season, including playoff spenders, most money doled out for injuries, fines, suspensions, & quick thoughts on the upcoming play-in series. Plus, the Yankees were fully transparent about their negotiations with soon to be free agent Aaron Judge.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Stefon Diggs' new contract with the Bills is yet another push forward for a WR market that has taken off this spring. Plus, Keith Smith talks financial futures for Ayton, Beal, Harden, Zion, LaVine, & more. And, a few fun facts & figures surrounding MLB payrolls heading into 2022.
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Dan Soemann joins to help preview the upcoming MLB season, including notable offseason moves, signings, & remaining options. Plus, how will the 12-team playoff alter our thinking of roster building, which teams seem viable for division titles, and best and worst contracts heading toward April. Also, Xavien Howard's sort of extension in Miami, and another Oakland A's fire sale.