
The Spotrac Podcast
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!
Latest episodes

Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
NFL Quarterback Contract Tiers, Women’s World Cup Financials, & the College Football Chaos
Sportico's Emily Caron joins to discuss the financial outcomes for each USWNT player based on their early World Cup exit, the semantics of the USA Soccer CBA, & her thoughts on where this continued College Football shake up is taking us. Plus, Dan Soemann & Mike Ginnitti discuss some of the greatest hits from Spotrac's 2023 Quarterback Contract Tiers.

Aug 3, 2023 • 60min
A 2023 MLB Trade Deadline Full Recap
Dan Soemann joins to discuss a variety of moves from the MLB deadline, including notable players who changed teams, a few who didn't, how the divisions now break down post deadline, & of course, the continuation of the Mets "pay-to-purge" plan.

Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
Jonathan Taylor Escalates the Running Back Convo & Max Scherzer Leaves the Mets
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann revisit the Running Back money conversation, which was escalated to a whole new level thanks to public comments from the Colts, Taylor, & his agent over the weekend. Plus, the Mets continue their "acceptance of failure" in 2023, moving SP Max Scherzer to the Rangers in the latest blockbuster trade.

Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 13min
Aaron Rodgers, Justin Herbert, Tight Ends vs Running Backs, & a MLB Draft Recap
Mike Ginnitti details a surprising restructured contract for Aaron Rodgers, a blockbuster extension for Justin Herbert, & why Cole Kmet's deal should be a warning shot to NFL Running Backs across the league. Plus, an MLB Draft Financial Recap with Dan Soemann.

Jul 24, 2023 • 36min
5 NFL Players Who Need to be Extended & MLB Sellers & Deadline Candidates
Mike Ginnitti details Jimmy Garoppolo's contract post-physical, Nyheim Hines' season-ending injury in Buffalo & 5 NFL players who deserve a contract extension right now. Plus, with the MLB Trade Deadline just a week away, a dive into definitive sellers & a few dozen names on the block.

Jul 19, 2023 • 50min
A Franchise Tag Recap & 5 Things Keith Smith Learned this NBA Offseason
Mike Ginnitti recaps a somber franchise tag extension deadline for the running back position, including where things go next for Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs. Then, fresh off a Summer League appearance, Keith Smith joins to break down 5 things he's learned this NBA Offseason.

Jul 17, 2023 • 37min
Hopkins’ Choice, Mixon’s Paycut, Recent NFL Extensions & the Messi Contract
Mike Ginnitti details Joe Mixon's multi-year pay cut in Cincy (1:26), Quinnen Williams' extension with the Jets (5:12), Evan Engram's last minute extension in Jacksonville (6:43), and DeAndre Hopkins' $26M free agent contract with the Titans (10:00). Plus, the build up, importance, components, & future implications of Lionel Messi's MLS deal in Miami (17:40).

Jul 13, 2023 • 43min
NBA No Trade Clauses & NFL Extension Projections
Mike Ginnitti breaks down his projections for summer contract extensions of Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley, & Justin Jefferson. Plus, a brief history of the NBA Trade Clause, and why it's been rendered moot in the current financial landscape.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 28min
Projecting Justin Herbert’s Extension & MLB Midseason Stat Leaders
Mike Ginnitti details thoughts, projections, & predictions surrounding the ongoing contract extension between QB Justin Herbert & the Los Angeles Chargers. Then, Dan Soemann joins to discuss MLB's Midseason Stat Leaders, their financial statuses, & how their efforts may be rewarded in the coming weeks and months.

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
Midseason Contract Awards & an MLB Draft Primer
Mike Ginnitti hands out a few Midseason MLB Contract Awards including recent free agent signings, contract extensions, & a few next ups. Plus, Dan Soemann joins to discuss the ins and outs of MLB's upcoming draft, including bonus slot manipulation, the college discount, positional variances & plenty more.