

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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Oct 6, 2020 • 40min
#209: NFL Depth, MLB Matchups, & the NHL Offseason
The Running Back & Wide Receiver positions are showing as much depth as ever, which could mean big money changes going forward. Plus, MLB's second round offers matchups with financial Davids & Goliaths. And, the NHL hot stove could be a precursor for all sports heading toward 2021.

Oct 2, 2020 • 1h 7min
#208: MLB Extensions with Cousin Dan
Supplementing a piece on spotrac.com, Mike Ginnitti & Cousin Dan break down the projection cost & outcomes for 25 notable MLB players up for a contract extension this offseason.

Sep 30, 2020 • 46min
#207: How the Lakers & Heat Are Built, MLB Picks, & Athlete Sponsorships
The Lakers & Heat begin the 2020 #NBA Finals, but they come from very different starting points. Plus, where the best money lives for the #MLB Postseason, & how athlete sponsorships could become more visible in 2021.

Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 8min
#206: NFL QB Money, Next for the Nuggets, & MLB Playoff Payrolls
Russell Wilson & Josh Allen didn't just further their stance as MVP candidates, but their contracts must now be a topic of discussion. Do each get new deals after 2020? Plus, a future financial outlook at the Denver Nuggets, and MLB's postseason bracket is set & if you paid top dollar in the American League, you probably did it wrong.

Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
#205: Valuing Cam with Jeff Howe & Baseball Numbers with Sarah Langs
MLB.com reporter & "numbers queen" Sarah Langs brings her unique takes on the current baseball season, & what we might look for in free agency & forward. Plus, The Athletic's Jeff Howe breaks down his recent evaluation of Cam Newton with the Patriots, including a potential next contract, & possible destinations should he leave New England.

Sep 21, 2020 • 48min
#204: NFL Injuries & Oddities, NBA Awards, & U.S. Open Money
Week 2 of the NFL season was littered with devastating injuries, & a few close calls from 2020 contenders. Plus, Scott Allen breaks down which NBA players stand to benefit financially from their 2019-20 awards, how the money breaks down from this weekend's U.S. Open, & just how seriously should we be taking the Bills, Texans, Jaguars, & Cowboys starts?

Sep 16, 2020 • 54min
#203: Easy on the Clippers, the Free-Spending Rams, & Ranking NFL O-Lines
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue breaks down a Rams front office that has been adding & subtracting big time contracts. Plus, Ross Tucker's offensive line rankings, & thoughts on positional spending in the NFL. And, the Clippers are out, should they blow it up?

Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 12min
#202: NFL Extensions, Impressions, & Overreactions
Breaking down a slew of last minute offseason extensions & overreactions to Week 1 in the NFL. Plus, contractual & trade options for Giannis & Harden as they look ahead to the #NBA offseason.

Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 16min
#201: All Things NFL with TDN’s Paige Dimakos
The Draft Network's Paige Dimakos discusses a wild offseason, the state of the business, & what to expect from the NFL in 2020-21. Plus, Super Bowl, division, MVP, ROY picks. And, the odds are stacked against Dak Prescott for his next contract - what does he need to do?

Sep 7, 2020 • 1h 9min
#200: NFL Cutdowns, Extensions, & Financial Futures
With NFL rosters now cut down to 53 & expanded practice squads established, our look at where the money is now & will be in 2021. Plus, big time extensions for Deshaun Watson, Tre' White, & others as we enter kickoff week.


