

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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May 16, 2022 • 43min
#392: MLB Bests & Worsts, MVP Money, & the Future of the 49ers
Deebo Samuel's early offseason angst had many wondering where the 49ers were headed for 2022. What does it mean that things have gone silent? Plus, early team & player surprises in MLB - both good and bad. And, how many MLB MVPs have hit the open market immediately after?

May 11, 2022 • 1h 11min
#391: NBA Playoff Team Future Financials
A dive into one player from each of the remaining #NBA playoff teams who will enter the offseason with financial questions, including extensions for Tyler Herro & Ja Morant, the future of James Harden, & what happens if Chris Paul retires? Plus, Tom Brady is about get richer.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 18min
#390: NFL Offseason Deep Dive: Part 2
A deep dive into the offseason moves, headlines, & financials for the rest of the NFL, stemming from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Washington Commanders. Plus, assessing the leading MLB teams with nearly 20% of the 2022 season now behind us.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
#389: NFL Offseason Deep Dive: Part 1
A deep offseason financial dive into the first half of NFL teams, including notable signings, draft selections, & a few question marks and headlines going forward for each. Plus, how money lost is calculated for NFL suspensions, & assessing new deals for Grady Jarrett & A.J. Brown.

May 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
#388: Drafted QBs, MLB’s Best, & the Utah Jazz
How the QBs drafted in 2022 will impact their respective rosters immediately and down the road. Plus, an offseason outlook for the Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, & NBA Big Men. And, early on this season, MLB's high-paid stars are setting the tone.

Apr 28, 2022 • 37min
#387: 5th-Year Options, NHL Star Power, & the Brooklyn Nets Offseason
Understanding and assessing 5th year options for the 2019 1st Round Draft Class, a breakdown of the rookie wage scale & how contract values and guarantees are projected to change from Pick 1 to 262. Plus, a quick dive into Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, & the NHL's high-paid, talented crop. And, swept out of the first round, the Brooklyn Nets face plenty of financial question marks heading into the offseason.

Apr 25, 2022 • 41min
#386: Facts & Figures for the 2022 NFL Draft
Mike Ginnitti breaks down a variety of themes surrounding the upcoming NFL draft, including projected rookie contracts, recent draft picks trades, positions of strength, must-follow teams, and plenty more.

Apr 21, 2022 • 58min
#385: Best Available NFL Free Agents & Notable MLB Extension Candidates
Dan Soemann breaks down a strong list of MLB players, young & old, who could be in line for a new payday in the coming months. Plus, just a week out from the NFL Draft, there are still plenty of notable available free agents seeking an NFL team for 2022.

Apr 18, 2022 • 42min
#384: Derek Carr’s Extension, Potential NFL Holdouts, & Changing NBA Financials
Derek Carr's extension could be nothing more than a one year pay raise, but is smart business no matter the outcome. Plus, a few notable NFL players are avoiding their teams now - why that won't be the case come summer. And, where are all the highest paid NBA players this time of year?

Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 12min
#383: NBA Expansion, & a MLB Daily Fantasy Preview
Keith Smith joins to extrapolate on his recent NBA Expansion piece for spotrac.com, highlighting the potential impact, and possible destinations for new teams. Plus, Dan Soemann breaks down a few notable notes surrounding the daily fantasy scene for the brand new MLB season.