

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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Mar 4, 2024 • 30min
WR Contract Extension Projections & Zack Wheeler’s Pay Day
Mike Ginnitti details the latest contact projection piece on spotrac.com, running through 12 Wide Receivers eyeing a big extension in the coming weeks, including an historic pay day for Justin Jefferson. Plus, the Phillies made good with ace SP Zack Wheeler. What does it mean for their outlook going forward?

Feb 29, 2024 • 36min
2024 QB Contract Projections
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail Spotrac's latest full contract breakdown projections for Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, & Baker Mayfield. Plus, L'Jarius Sneed's tag & trade future in Kansas City.

Feb 26, 2024 • 42min
The NFL Salary Cap, Tee Higgins’ Tag, Bellinger’s Deal, & Harper’s Request
Mike Ginnitti dives into an historic NFL salary cap raise, and what it means for numbers across the league in 2024. Plus, Tee Higgins is headed for a franchise tag, Cody Bellinger settles for a bridge with control, and Bryce Harper is getting antsy with his 13-year contract.

Feb 22, 2024 • 35min
Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, & Likely Tags
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz run through the various scenarios & numbers regarding Justin Fields this March, plus a break down of what Caleb Williams will need to account for as he negotiates his rookie contract without an agent. Plus, likely forthcoming tags, Mike Trout's "loyalty", & Klay Thompson's looming offseason.

Feb 19, 2024 • 39min
Russell Wilson’s Release & an NFL All-Bubble Team
Mike Ginnitti details a few ways the Denver Broncos may process the looming release of QB Russell Wilson, then details a notable player at each position group who may also be trending toward the roster bubble this month.

Feb 15, 2024 • 57min
Offensive NFL Trade Candidates & Best Available MLB Free Agents
Dan Soemann & Mike Ginnitti detail a few notable Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, & Tight Ends who may be trending toward the trade block in the coming weeks. Plus Spring Training is here, but a few valuable free agents are still without a home.

Feb 12, 2024 • 40min
Notable Chiefs, Niners, & NFL Offseason Headlines
Mike Ginnitti wraps up the NFL season with thoughts on the decisions both Kansas City & San Francisco will need to make in the coming weeks & months. Plus, notable NFL Offseason headlines as we approach March.

Feb 8, 2024 • 35min
The Pre-NBA Deadline, MLB Extensions, & Niners v Chiefs
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a few buyer and seller scenarios in the NBA, the importance of Bobby Witt Jr.'s historic extension in Kansas City, & a financial/construction comparison between the Chiefs & Niners.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
Top NFL Free Agents, Super Bowl QB Cap Hits, Corbin Burnes, & Bobby Witt Jr.
Mike Ginnitti details the latest iteration of Super Bowl QB cap hit facts & figures, plus a run down of the (objectively) Best Available Free Agent from each NFL team this March. And, Dan Soemann joins to discuss a looming extension for Bobby Witt Jr. in Kansas City, & the impact of Corbin Burnes' trade to Baltimore.

Feb 1, 2024 • 33min
The NBA 65 Rule, the Young Coach Era, & an Orioles Sale
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the latest NFL Head Coaching moves, early returns on the NBA's new 65-game minimum rule, impact of the pending Baltimore Orioles' sale, rookie QB contracts in the Super Bowl, & plenty more.


