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!
Episodes
Nov 21, 2021
Nov 21, 2021
34 min
Mike Ginnitti details a recent piece assessing one player from every NFL team carrying some form of "what if" heading toward 2022. And, Mac Jones has the Patriots trending way up. How did we get here, how are they spending, & how much should we trust it? Plus, Dallas Geodert's extension signifies more confidence in Philly.
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
34 min
A 6-pack of sports business topics, including Early MLB Contracts, Professional Coaching Pay, the Jets' QB carousel, $90M of shares for the Packers, the financial future of Cy Young winners, and an early assessment of the Top NBA Free Agent signings.
Nov 14, 2021
Nov 14, 2021
1hr 1 min
Russell Wilson's first NFL shutout layers onto an already tenuous future in Seattle. What could be next for he and the Seahawks? Plus, putting dollars, sense, & future teams into 25 of MLB's most notable free agents.
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
47 min
Mike Ginnitti updates an important clarification with Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract situation, then breaks down a few goods and bads from Scott Boras' annual State of MLB release. Then, Scott Allen joins to discuss how fines work in the NBA, an update on Simmons/Irving in that regard, and how the NFL handles this a little differently.
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
45 min
Mike Ginnitti breaks down a wild 4 weeks of NFL results, and how it factors into current team and player gambling odds going forward. Plus, a deep dive into Odell Beckham Jr's path out of Cleveland & onto a new roster this week, both from a football & financial standpoint. And, understanding and highlighting the 14 Qualifying Offers handed out in MLB, and a few that weren't, plus the 2021 Gold Glovers financially.
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
1hr 12 min
Recapping a quiet NFL Trade Deadline, a financial update on Henry Ruggs, a few quick NBA Money Hits with Keith Smith, & bullet points for the upcoming MLB CBA negotiations with Cousin Dan.
Nov 1, 2021
Nov 1, 2021
46 min
With a weird week 8 now almost in the books, we'll take a deep dive into how a variety of financial metrics are stacking up with teams in comparison to winning percentage. Plus, it was a great weekend for backup QBs, but has the idea of the QB2 changed?
Oct 28, 2021
Oct 28, 2021
51 min
Mike Ginnitti breaks down a few notable trade candidates from each position group. Plus, ESPN's Paul Hembekides (@PaulHembo)joins to discuss the World Series matchup, a Starting Pitcher Devaluation, CBA negotiations, & a strong free agent class.
Oct 25, 2021
Oct 25, 2021
56 min
A financial & future breakdown of Sam Darnold's situation with the Panthers, Jalen Hurts' with the Eagles, & Trey Lance & the 49ers going forward. Plus, how a potential Deshaun Watson move could factor in. And, the Braves & Astros begin their quest for the World Series tomorrow night. Scott Allen breaks down some financials, odds, and future movement scenarios.
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
1hr 6 min
Sportico Sports Business reporter Emily Caron breaks down a strong 25th WNBA season, an expansion for Athlete's Unlimited, the strength & timeline for NBA "academies", and yet more NCAA Football coaching buyouts. Plus, assessing the 2018 NBA draft picks who did, & didn't, get a rookie extension. And, top offseason spenders, current salaries, team payrolls, and financial valuations for the 2021-22 NHL season.