

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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May 6, 2024 • 44min
Top Spenders Vs Championships, NFL Extension Candidates, & a 5th-Year Option Recap
 Mike Ginnitti takes a look at the top spending teams across all major sports over the past calendar year, how it's translated to postseason success, & where teams that have thrived generally fall in this conversation. Plus, recapping 2025 5th-Year Option Decisions, and assessing 10 NFL players in line for major extensions in the coming weeks. 

May 2, 2024 • 32min
Travis Kelce, Mike Trout, & the Lakers, Suns, Heat Offseason
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss offseason options for the Lakers, Suns, & Heat, plus potential moves for Paul George & Joel Embiid this summer. Plus, Mike Trout's remaining contract versus injury history. And, details surrounding Travis Kelce's renegotiation in Kansas City. 

Apr 29, 2024 • 32min
The Aggressive Eagles, Top NFL Money, & a Stuck Suns’ Offseason
 Mike Ginnitti recaps positional breakdowns from the 2024 NFL Draft, the new top money players across the league, & a dive into the aggressive nature of the Eagles over the past few months. Plus, the Phoenix Suns are officially in offseason mode, but that doesn't necessarily mean big change is coming - unless? 

Apr 26, 2024 • 46min
The Falcons’ QB Conundrum, Exploding WR Demand, & a 1st Round Recap
 Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap the 1st Round of the 2024 NFL Draft, including thoughts surrounding Atlanta's eye-popping QB selection, Buffalo's double trade back, San Francisco's next play, & a wide receiver market that won't stop expanding. 

Apr 25, 2024 • 37min
NFL Draft Debates, Team Analysis, & Recent Extension Recaps
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz kickoff NFL Draft Weekend by discussing a few notable pick debates, potential movement teams, notable veteran trade candidates, & a recap of recently announced contract extensions across the league. 

Apr 22, 2024 • 59min
The NFL Rookie Wage Scale & A Team by Team QB Update
 Mike Ginnitti details the current & upcoming outlook for the NFL Draft Rookie Wage scale, including a few "TBD" scenarios that could shake out this week. Plus, a snapshot look at every NFL team's QB room financially speaking as we approach a draft that could change the course of more than a few franchises going forward. 

Apr 18, 2024 • 33min
WNBA Financials, Jontay Porter’s Ban, Golden State’s Future, WR Holdouts & Extensions
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the week that the world learned just how much (or little) WNBA players have been making over the past 27 years. Plus, Jontay Porter's NBA ban for gambling, Klay Thompson's pending free agency in Golden State, & recent WR extensions & subsequent holdouts. 

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 9min
NBA Financials & the Postseason, NFL Notables, & Scottie Scheffler
 Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen compare NBA Financials to regular season success, plus a look ahead at looming tax team concerns. Plus, Scottie Scheffler's historic run financially speaking and a weekend wrap of notable NFL moves. 

Apr 11, 2024 • 40min
Josh Allen, John Calipari, Caitlin Clark, Jrue Holiday, & Looming NBA Offseason Names
 Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz dive into Josh Allen's recent extension with the Jaguars, Jrue Holiday's big money deal in Boston, John Calipari's move to Arkansas, Caitlin Clark's looming WNBA draft, & notable names as the NBA Offseason approaches. 

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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Diggs to Houston, WR Extensions, & the Starting Pitcher Conversation
 Mike Ginnitti details the blockbuster trade sending WR Stefon Diggs to Houston, plus a premium of potential WR extensions currently in the queue. Then, Dan Soemann joins to discuss the latest round of starting pitcher injuries, & where the position may be headed financially speaking. 


