The Spotrac Podcast
Spotrac
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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Jan 16, 2025 • 32min
Cowboys Coaching, NBA Trades, & Sam Darnold’s Latest Value
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz delve into the latest best-case outlook for Sam Darnold after a Wild Card playoff exit. Plus, NBA Trade season, an odd MLB signing, Diontae Johnson's rollercoaster 2024, and the Dallas Cowboys' coaching vacancy. Presented by Bettor Edge
Jan 13, 2025 • 37min
NFL Offseason Outlooks, Postseason Pay, & Best Values
Mike Ginnitti details offseason outlooks for the Steelers, Broncos, Packers, & Buccaneers. Plus, how NFL players are being paid this postseason, and Spotrac's Best Values from the 2024 regular season. Powered by Zone-Heads Media
Jan 10, 2025 • 40min
An MLB Arbitration Recap & Future Outlook
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap some of the greatest hits from yesterday's MLB Arbitration Avoid deadline, including an historic figure for Vlad Jr., an interesting Starting Pitcher trade market developing, and plenty more. Plus, 17 players have officially filed numbers to take their team to a hearing, including Kyle Tucker with the Cubs & Jarred Duran in Boston. Powered by Zone-Heads Media
Jan 9, 2025 • 34min
NFL Playoff Financials
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable financials surrounding the NFL Playoff teams, and a few recent headlines attached to the league. Plus, the spending-spree A's, Jimmy Butler's standoff, and TGL Golf. Powered by Zone-Heads Media
Jan 6, 2025 • 36min
An NFL Offseason Financials Primer
Mike Ginnitti runs through the next 2 months of the behind-the-scenes business of the NFL, detailing how 2025 salary caps will be determined, adjusted, and impacted by a variety of signing periods (Reserve/Future, Escalators, Tags, Tenders). Plus, understanding the Top 51 salary cap window, adjusted salary caps by team, a few notable tag projections, & the run-up to the March 12th league year start.
Jan 2, 2025 • 33min
NFL Incentives, Aaron Rodgers, & What’s Next for MLB
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable NFL player incentives, Pro Bowl roster financials, & a future outlook for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Plus, recent and forthcoming MLB offseason moves. Presented by Zone-Heads Media
Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Bold 2025 Resolutions for 10 NFL Players
As the calendar flips to 2025, Spotrac dives into 10 looming scenarios that could come to fruition in the coming weeks and months, including potential trades, extensions, releases, & retirements.
Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
A Future NFL Discussion & the Deshaun Watson End Game
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann break down notable future outcomes for Sam Darnold, the pending wide receiver class, bubble QBs around the league, and plenty more. Plus, details & thoughts surrounding the recent update to Deshaun Watson's contract, including where things are headed for the Browns going forward.
Dec 19, 2024 • 35min
Kirk Cousins Finances & Future Outlook
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the ramifications surrounding Kirk Cousins' pending exit from the Atlanta Falcons, and how he was an integral part in re-shaping the QB contract process. Plus the Yankees remain one of MLB's most aggressive offseason teams, & Sports Business Quick Hits. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 16min
NBA Trades 101 with Keith Smith
The latest iteration of the NBA CBA has changed the trade game quite a bit across the league, rendering it difficult - if not nearly impossible - for some teams to quickly reshuffle on the fly. Keith Smith joins to help us understand the rules & restrictions, then breaks down every team's outlook for the February trade deadline.
