The Spotrac Podcast

#191: No-Shows, Opt-Outs, Injuries, & Plenty of Money Still

MLB & the NFL are making headlines for players not showing, opting out, or hitting injury lists, while the NBA & NHL bubbles appear to be full speed ahead. Yet despite the chaos, teams are still shelling out major money to major players. Plus, the XFL is sold?

#190: NFL Opt Outs, Joey Bosa’s Payday, & Why the Extra NBA Bubble Teams

Mike Ginnitti discusses the details & financial implications for the dozens of NFL players choosing to opt out of 2020. Plus, what the Chargers paying Joey Bosa means for them & future defensive contracts. Why trades will be plentiful in the next few NFL months. And how money is the reason for extra teams and 88 regular season NBA games inside the bubble.

#189: Quarterback Tiers, the 2021 NFL Salary Cap, & MLB Outbreak Revisions

MLB's first major COVID-19 outbreak is here, but a few small changes could go a long way in slowing these in the future. Plus, the NFL's agreement includes a 2021 salary cap that could drop to $175M. And, Mike Sando's QB Tiers offer plenty of contractual question marks.

#188: NFL Reopening Finances, MLB’s Opening Week, No Snow in Buffalo

The NFL & NFLPA have opened discussions about how players will be treated & compensated through various milestones & scenarios throughout the 2020 season. Plus, updated #MLB numbers for opening week, & it's not too cold for baseball in Buffalo.

#187: NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen break down the few extensions that happened, and the many more that didn't in a quiet NFL Tag Extension Deadline day in the NFL.

#186: NFL Tag Outlooks, Cam Newton’s Incentives, & a Shortened MLB Season with Paul Hembekides

ESPN Producer Paul Hembekides joins the show to discuss how a shortened MLB season might look, its impact to player finances going forward, & what to make of upcoming free agents. Plus, breaking down the full details of Cam Newton's bargain contract, & what to expect as the NFL Tag Extension deadline approaches.

#185: Breaking Down the Patrick Mahomes Contract

We now know what a contract upwards of $500M in the NFL looks like, but what does it mean for Patrick Mahomes & the future of NFL money? Mike Ginnitti breaks down the deal in its entirety, including what is now to come for Dak Prescott, DeShaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, etc...

#184: MLB Opt-Outs, #NFL Offseason Stories, & $450M for Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes signed a 10 year, $450M extension while Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti were in the middle of a "Top NFL Offseason Storylines" discussion. Plus, facts & figures on MLB Opt-outs, & what's going on with Jadeveon Clowney?

#183: A Women’s & College Sports Business Update with Emily Caron

Sports Business journalist Emily Caron joins the show to discuss how new startups are using supplemental content to gain sustainability, an uptick in women's sports, & the future of the business of college sports. Plus, Scott Allen breaks down how much the "bubble" is costing the NBA, & Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!

#182: Cam to the Pats, Sports Memorabilia with John Grimaldi, & a Golf Roundup with Kevin Sylvester

The inevitable became reality, our thoughts on what Cam Newton's bare minimum contract in New England means for him & the NFL as a whole. Plus, John Grimald, President of Dave & Adam's Card World joins the show to discuss how sports memorabilia is trending way up - even without live sports. And, Kevin Sylvester returns from the Travelers Championship with his thoughts on the PGA Tour, Tiger's future, & how golf can continue to win over betting audiences.