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
Jan 20, 2021
Jan 20, 2021
47 min
NBA Capologist Keith Smith discusses the nuts & bolts of the Harden trade, how it could impact other teams, & how the young stars take the next step. Plus, senior Front Office Sports writer Michael McCarthy breaks down a rough year for sports ratings, & how things may look going forward.
Jan 18, 2021
Jan 18, 2021
1hr 4 min
Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss the pending offseason for the Browns, Rams, Ravens & Saints, plus the unique QB situation in New Orleans with Drew Brees almost certainly headed for retirement. Plus, James Harden's first weekend in Brooklyn, how the NBA is pushing through, & a quick look at a big weekend of MLB money, including the 13 players set to file for arbitration.
Jan 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
11 min
A quick, instant reaction to the James Harden trade as the details were being unfolded (and entered into Spotrac).
Jan 13, 2021
Jan 13, 2021
1hr 9 min
Scott Allen opens the show with thoughts on James Harden's recent performance & post-game words, including a sensible landing spot for the future Hall of Famer. Plus, The Draft Network's Paige Dimakos joins to break down notable college prospects, team's at the top of the NFL draft, & of course, the mess that is her beloved Bears.
Jan 11, 2021
Jan 11, 2021
1hr 11 min
Four of the six losing teams from Wildcard Weekend have a QB conversation this offseason, and at least one has a coaching decision as well. Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti break down offseason needs, potential moves, & notable free agents from these teams. Plus, Deshaun Watson & the Houston Texans are not BFFs. What a trade could mean for both sides. And, betting & NFL numbers for Alabama & Ohio State.
Jan 8, 2021
Jan 8, 2021
57 min
MLB Reporter & Researcher Sarah Langs discusses the blockbuster trade between the Mets & Indians, a numbers breakdown of Francisco Lindor, & what to expect next. Plus, analyzing offensive line grades tells us all we need to know about the 2020 NFL season.
Jan 6, 2021
Jan 6, 2021
1hr 41 min
Sportico's Emily Caron brings us into the current state of Name, Image, Likeness in college athletics, a potential Power 5 split, & the sport that gained the most in 2020. Plus, how we would construct a postseason fantasy football roster, & betting strategies from Cousin Dan.
Jan 4, 2021
Jan 4, 2021
1hr 2 min
A financial look at the 14 NFL postseason teams, an offseason outlook for those that just missed, how the highest paid players positionally speaking faired, & plenty more. Plus, tracking the MLB Hall of Fame vote.
Dec 30, 2020
Dec 30, 2020
1hr 54 min
A roundtable finale to our sports business year with Mike Ginnitti, Scott Allen, & Cousin Dan, breaking down the storylines, numbers, & uniqueness of 2020, while also focusing on what we'd like to see or expect in 2021 & beyond. Plus, best and worst contracts, top earners, most viewed players, and plenty more.
Dec 27, 2020
Dec 27, 2020
1hr 1 min
With the NFL regular season in the final turn home, we dive into the storylines to finish off 2020, but also those that spread into 2021 & beyond. Plus, analyzing an NBA season just minutes old isn't helpful, but assessing cash payrolls can be. Scott Allen breaks down this and plenty more with a scan across the league.