

The Spotrac Podcast
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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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May 2, 2021 • 51min
#278: NFL Draft Numbers, Offseason Pools, 2022 Outlooks, & UDFAs
With the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, a quick recap of how selections were made positionally, by school, & by team. Plus, how draft day trades impacted 2021 draft pools, & the 2022 draft outlook. And, with UDFA signings now coming in, how impactful has this part of the process become for teams, and a look at the most profitable of all-time.

Apr 30, 2021 • 56min
#277: Financially Recapping the 2021 NFL Draft First Round
Breaking down the selection of 5 quarterbacks, 3 in-round trades, 18 offensive players, 6 Alabama draftees, updated draft pools, how the QB landscape across the league has changed, what might be the future for Jimmy Garoppolo & Cam Newton, which divisions were impacted most, and plenty more.

Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 6min
#276: The Buccaneers Retention Process, & MLB Numbers with Sarah Langs
The Buccaneers clearly loved their 2020 roster, as all 22 starters, all 29 notable Super Bowl players, & even plenty of depth pieces are back under contract for 2021. Our breakdown of the numbers, what it means, and what could still be in store for Tampa Bay this summer. Plus, MLB.com's Sarah Langs joins to discuss the Angels early success, why some 22 year olds are cashing in, and some aren't, the wow numbers from Jacob deGrom, and plenty more.

Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 19min
#275: NFL Draft Odds, Facts, & Figures
With NFL Draft week upon us, a look at the major storylines, interesting betting options, and a few historical trends in terms of team spending, trading, positional selections, & plenty more. Plus, breaking down a unique trade that sends Orlando Brown Jr. from one AFC contender to another. And, the first ever NFL Draft pick?

Apr 22, 2021 • 55min
#274: Draft Takes, PGA Bonus Money, Digital Horses, & Top Earning WRs
Which pick seems to be the most important in next Thursday's NFL draft? Plus, the PGA is offering $40M of bonus money to golf's most popular, well-searched, or marketable players. Digital Horse Racing in the blockchain world is picking up playing & betting steam. And, the Top Earning Wide Receiver in history from each NFL franchise.

Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 2min
#273: NFL Free Agency Numbers & Soccer’s Super League
Now more than a month old, a quick dive into the numbers for the NFL's 2021 free agency signing period, in terms of total value, guarantees, players signed, & positional spending. Plus, Europe's latest attempt to form a Super League is big news not only for soccer, but could have an extremely present trickle down effect to some major American sports.

Apr 16, 2021 • 57min
#272: Draft Preview with Joe Marino, MLB Best Values, & Top-Earning RBs per Franchise
Senior NFL Draft Analyst from The Draft Network Joe Marino joins to break down the top headlines, positional depth, best guesses, & more about the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, a few surprising names sit atop the current MLB Best Value list. And, a feeble attempt at guessing which running back has earned the most from each NFL franchise.

Apr 14, 2021 • 50min
#271: A Sports Business Boom, NFL Draft Pools, & High-Earning Franchise QBs
From sports gambling, to SPACs, to athlete investments & endorsements, the sports business world appears to be at an all-time high. Plus, which NFL teams carry the highest & lowest projected draft pools heading toward May. And, which QBs are the all-time earners for each NFL franchise? It's not as easy as you might think.

Apr 12, 2021 • 59min
#270: MLB’s Sticky Mess, NBA Futures, & The Falcons’ Numbers Problem
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss MLB's reported investigation into Trevor Bauer's self-admitted foreign substance usage, and why it pales in comparison to what the league should be focusing on. Plus, James Wiseman's injury could be bittersweet for the middling Warriors, but how do they become real contenders again? And, the Falcons have a Matt Ryan contract, but not a Matt Ryan problem. What this means for their draft decisions at #4 overall.

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
#269: NFL Team Headlines, Darnold to Carolina, & Masters Picks
Which addition from each NFL team becomes the headline for the 2021 season? Breaking down Sam Darnold's trade to Carolina both financially & in terms of future building. And, Masters bets & picks.


