

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 30, 2025 • 45min
Tyreek Hill, NFL Values, & MLB Playoff Payrolls
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann detail notable financials for the 12 MLB playoff teams, including pending free agents who can raise their stock in the coming weeks. Plus, a dive into Tyreek Hill's contract, and the NFL's Best Value players who also just happen to be extension candidates. Presented by Bettor Edge

Sep 25, 2025 • 56min
NFL Average Salaries, Jonathan Kuminga, & MLB Storylines
Decompressing average NFL salaries by position for 2025, Jonathan Kuminga & the Golden State Warriors with Keith Smith, & MLB MVP discussions and end of year storylines with Dan Soemann. Presented by Bettor Edge

Sep 22, 2025 • 33min
A Sports Number 6-Pack & Looming WNBA CBA Negotiations
Mike Ginnitti provides a sports money 6-pack including Marcus Mariota, Daniel Jones, Dabo Swinney, Mike Trout, Cal Raleigh, & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, diving into important facts, dates, & thoughts surrounding the looming 10/31 expiration of the WNBA CBA. Presented by Bettor Edge

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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h
Joe Burrow, Backup QBs, Looming MLB Options & Incentives
Dan Soemann & Mike Ginnitti break down MLB Option storylines, current and pending incentive thresholds, & more offseason notables. Plus, early QB injuries have thrust the spotlight onto QB2 - but have teams focused financially in that regard? And, a visual breakdown of Joe Burrow's contract as he heads toward the injured reserve in Cincy. Presented by Bettor Edge

Sep 11, 2025 • 47min
NFL Cap Adjustments, Last-Minute Extensions, MLB Offseason Prep, & a Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Convo with Keith Smith
Keith Smith joins to give thoughts on the ever-growing salary cap circumvention allegations surrounding the LA Clippers and star Kawhi Leonard. Plus, last minute salary cap adjustment notables, recent extension details, and a pre-primer for what's to come with our MLB views. Presented by Bettor Edge

Sep 8, 2025 • 39min
Week 1 NFL Offseason Winners & Losers, Plus a Josh Allen Contract Breakdown
Mike Ginnitti runs through roster-construction Winners and Losers based on Week 1 performances, including dives into the Packers, Dolphins, Jets, & Giants. Plus a full (visual) breakdown of Josh Allen's historic renegotiation with the Bills this past spring. Presented by Bettor Edge

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Sep 4, 2025 • 31min
NFL Top 3s, Last Minute Contract Sweeteners, a Clippers Controversy, & Brandon's Goodbye
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz cap off the Micah Parsons move and the Packers new outlook. Then, diving into the NFL's Top 3 contract dataset, a few last minute contract sweeteners, Kawhi Leonard's latest financial mess, Kalen DeBoer's potential buyout, and a Happy Trails to Brandon. Presented by Bettor Edge

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Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
Micah Parsons Extension, NFL Positional Spending, & 2025 Free Agency Totals
Mike Ginnitti dives deep into the Micah Parsons blockbuster Green Bay extension (visual available on YouTube), facts and figures surrounding NFL team positional spending this season, and another big step forward for free agency as we approach the regular season. Presented by Bettor Edge

Aug 29, 2025 • 43min
The Micah Parsons Trade
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann dissect the blockbuster trade sending Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, including where this leaves Dallas, details on the pending contract extension, immediate impact for GB, and ramifications going forward. Presented by Bettor Edge

Aug 28, 2025 • 32min
NFL Dead Cap & Movement, Holdout Extensions, & WNBA CBA Negotiations
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss NFL roster financials after the dust settled on 53-Man cut down day, including teams that lead the league in dead cap (and why). Plus, pot-sweetener deals for Trey Hendrickson & Terry McLaurin, updates to Micah Parsons in Dallas, and looming trouble for the WNBA amidst their CBA negotiations. Presented by Bettor Edge