

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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Sep 2, 2020 • 53min
#199: Kamara & the Saints Cap, plus MLB Moves with Hembo
Paul Hembekides rounds up a fun first half of the MLB season with a load of facts & figures. And, Joe Mixon is under contract, Dalvin Cook might never be, & Alvin Kamara is on the trade block?

Aug 31, 2020 • 58min
#198: The Jacksonville Purge & MLB’s Trade Deadline
The Jaguars completed the final two pieces of their offseason purge by trading Yannick Ngakoue & waiving Leonard Fournette this weekend. What this means for the Jags, EDGE rushers, & RBs going forward. Plus Cousin Dan breaks down a better than expected MLB trade deadline.

Aug 26, 2020 • 1h 22min
#197: NBA Analytics, Messi on the Move, & Best/Worst NFL Trades of 2020
How deep should NBA matchups be evaluated to determine statistical & (more importantly) betting trends? Plus, the money & impact of Lionel Messi's potential EPL/MLS move. And, the best & worst NFL trades of the offseason thus far.

Aug 23, 2020 • 1h 4min
#196: Goodbye Earl, a Rebuild in Philly, & A-Rod’s Future
The financial impact of Earl Thomas' sudden release in Baltimore. Plus, another early exit for the 76ers puts The Process on notice. And, is 2020 a one and done for Aaron Rodgers in GB?

Aug 19, 2020 • 1h 30min
#195: NBA Overreactions & a Fantasy Football Primer with Michael Fabiano
How a Lakers early exit could mean questions for Anthony Davis & the rest of the league this offseason. Plus, Cousin Dan updates us on the trials & tribulations of Fantasy Baseball in a COVID-19 world. And, SI Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano loads us up with fantasy football facts & figures for the 2020 season.

Aug 17, 2020 • 60min
#194: Myles Garrett’s Payday, NBA Playoff Series & DFS Picks, & a PGA Earnings Update
The Browns gave Myles Garrett $125M reasons to smile this offseason. Our look into the structure & stability of his 5 year extension in Cleveland. Plus, Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti analyze the betting lines, DFS candidates, & thoughts on each NBA playoff series. And a quick update on who sits atop the PGA Earnings list in 2020.

Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 17min
#193: NBA Bubble Star Money, & College Football’s Divide with Emily Caron
Sportico's Emily Caron discusses the financial & business factors behind conferences opting in or out of the 2020 college football season. Plus is a spring schedule viable, & what changes are in store for draft-eligible players? And Scott Allen looks at the financial futures of the NBA Bubble's Stars.

Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 34min
#192: The Financials of College Football
With a college football season looking less & less likely this fall, we dive into just how much money goes in, & comes out of a season. Plus, costs to expand, recruit & a deep dive into coaching salaries & guaranteed buyouts.

Aug 3, 2020 • 39min
#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?

Jul 29, 2020 • 44min
#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.


