

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 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

Aug 25, 2025 • 31min
NFL In-Season Roster Financials & Tommy Fleetwood's 10-Spot
Mike Ginnitti dives into notable NFL roster moves as we head toward the end of the 2025 offseason, and into in-season mode, including Practice Squads, Waiver Claims, Dead Cap, & Suspensions. Plus, Tommy Fleetwood picked a hell of a week to get to a PGA tour event finish line. Presented by Bettor Edge

Aug 21, 2025 • 34min
NFL Trades Cut-Downs & Storylines, John Wall, & Mascot Holdouts
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a flurry of trades before next Tuesday's NFL cut-down day, plus, Anthony Richardson & the Colts, Micah Parsons & the Cowboys, John Wall's retirement, Rocky the Mountain Lion's demands, & a Tyson Bagent extension. Presented by Bettor Edge

Aug 18, 2025 • 58min
James Cook, NFL Holdouts, Scottie Scheffler, & MLB Moneyball on Steroids
Mike Ginnitti discusses Scottie Scheffler's latest PGA win & subsequent earnings & the Boston Red Sox continued youth movement. Plus, Dan Soemann joins to break down a shift in MLB spending, James Cook's new deal in Buffalo, and future thoughts for Trey Hendrickson, Terry McLaurin, & notable extension candidates.

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Aug 7, 2025 • 34min
NFL Suspensions & RB Money, Roman Anthony, & ESPN's Merger
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss future suspensions for WRs Jordan Addison & Rashee Rice, the impact of Kyren Williams' extension in LA, & pending extensions across the NFL. Plus, Boston locks in another young MLB player, and the NFL locks arms with ESPN. Presented by Bettor Edge

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Aug 4, 2025 • 41min
Micah Parsons, James Cook, Luka Doncic, & the Twins' Firesale
Tensions are high as Micah Parsons faces contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys, raising questions about his next deal. Meanwhile, James Cook is in a contractual hold-in with the Bills, highlighting how tricky NFL contracts can be. In basketball, Luka Doncic celebrates a blockbuster extension, adding to the conversation about player compensation. Baseball takes a dramatic turn as the Twins execute a significant firesale ahead of the trade deadline, reshaping their roster and league dynamics.