

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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Apr 19, 2021 • 1h 2min
#273: NFL Free Agency Numbers & Soccer’s Super League
Now more than a month old, a quick dive into the numbers for the NFL's 2021 free agency signing period, in terms of total value, guarantees, players signed, & positional spending. Plus, Europe's latest attempt to form a Super League is big news not only for soccer, but could have an extremely present trickle down effect to some major American sports.

Apr 16, 2021 • 57min
#272: Draft Preview with Joe Marino, MLB Best Values, & Top-Earning RBs per Franchise
Senior NFL Draft Analyst from The Draft Network Joe Marino joins to break down the top headlines, positional depth, best guesses, & more about the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, a few surprising names sit atop the current MLB Best Value list. And, a feeble attempt at guessing which running back has earned the most from each NFL franchise.

Apr 14, 2021 • 50min
#271: A Sports Business Boom, NFL Draft Pools, & High-Earning Franchise QBs
From sports gambling, to SPACs, to athlete investments & endorsements, the sports business world appears to be at an all-time high. Plus, which NFL teams carry the highest & lowest projected draft pools heading toward May. And, which QBs are the all-time earners for each NFL franchise? It's not as easy as you might think.

Apr 12, 2021 • 59min
#270: MLB’s Sticky Mess, NBA Futures, & The Falcons’ Numbers Problem
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss MLB's reported investigation into Trevor Bauer's self-admitted foreign substance usage, and why it pales in comparison to what the league should be focusing on. Plus, James Wiseman's injury could be bittersweet for the middling Warriors, but how do they become real contenders again? And, the Falcons have a Matt Ryan contract, but not a Matt Ryan problem. What this means for their draft decisions at #4 overall.

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
#269: NFL Team Headlines, Darnold to Carolina, & Masters Picks
Which addition from each NFL team becomes the headline for the 2021 season? Breaking down Sam Darnold's trade to Carolina both financially & in terms of future building. And, Masters bets & picks.

Apr 5, 2021 • 50min
#268: Jrue Holiday, Steph Curry, MLB’s Youth, & Bill Self for a Lifetime
Breaking down Jrue Holiday's extension in Milwaukee, & what's to come with Steph Curry in Golden State. Plus, MLB rosters are loaded with youth. Is this good or bad? And, BIll Self's lifetime contract in Kansas is a step in the right direction.

Mar 31, 2021 • 53min
#267: 17 NFL Games Financially, MLB Storylines & Picks
What the NFL adding a regular season means for players financially, including previous contracts, cash, & cap ramifications. Plus, an Opening Day MLB primer including major questions, storylines, extension candidates and our 2021 team and player picks.

Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 24min
#266: NBA Buyouts, NFL Trades, & a QB Carousel Recap
It's unclear why NBA buyouts are still a thing, but the league saw two fairly notable moves this weekend. Our thoughts on LaMarcus Aldridge & Andre Drummond's new situations. Plus, the 49ers struck early with a blockbuster move up the draft board. Are they playing chess or checkers? And, with the top of the draft still in question, a look at each NFL team's QB situation, how stable it is in 2021, & which have financial questions going forward.

Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 34min
#265: The NBA Trade Deadline Show
Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti break down a 17 trade deadline day in the NBA, including financial ramifications, a look ahead to the offseason, & plenty more. Plus, our final MLB Offseason segment breaking down projected win totals & notable moves for teams in the West.

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 16min
#264: Aaron Rodgers, NBA Trades, & March Madness Money
A restructured contract for Aaron Rodgers with the Packers won't just free up much needed cap space, but it will tell us plenty about the future of that relationship going forward. Plus, Scott Allen tells us the notable teams and names tied to Thursday's NBA trade deadline. And, Sportico's Emily Caron breaks down the big, and not so big, financial figures for the NCAA March Madness tournaments.