

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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Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 35min
#243: Super Bowl Financials, Gamestopping the Mets, BBHOF Recap, Remaining MLB Free Agent
Jeff Huber brings some insight to how a large group of Reddit users are not only impacting the stock market, but in turn - the New York Mets. Plus, breaking out the futures & financials of Super Bowl LV, opinions & figures from the Baseball Hall of Fame results, & potential destinations & contracts for remaining MLB free agents.

Jan 25, 2021 • 1h 12min
#242: Final Four NFL Team Offseason Outlooks, & the Small Market Yankees
A quick recap of NFL's Championship week that transitions into deep dive offseason outlooks for the Bills, Packers, Chiefs, & Bucs. Plus, the Yankees got better this weekend, but are the Yankees making baseball better?

Jan 22, 2021 • 43min
#241: Betting the NFL Conference Championships
Cousin Dan breaks down all the numbers surrounding the Bills at Chiefs, & the Bucs at Packers, including points, over/unders player props, and general thoughts about which players to focus on this weekend.

Jan 20, 2021 • 48min
#240: Rivers Retires, the NBA Youth with Keith Smith, & Sports Viewership with Michael McCarthy
NBA Capologist Keith Smith discusses the nuts & bolts of the Harden trade, how it could impact other teams, & how the young stars take the next step. Plus, senior Front Office Sports writer Michael McCarthy breaks down a rough year for sports ratings, & how things may look going forward.

Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
#239: NFL Divisional Losers, Jameis for Brees, & MLB Arbitrations
Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti discuss the pending offseason for the Browns, Rams, Ravens & Saints, plus the unique QB situation in New Orleans with Drew Brees almost certainly headed for retirement. Plus, James Harden's first weekend in Brooklyn, how the NBA is pushing through, & a quick look at a big weekend of MLB money, including the 13 players set to file for arbitration.

Jan 13, 2021 • 12min
The James Harden Trade
A quick, instant reaction to the James Harden trade as the details were being unfolded (and entered into Spotrac).

Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 10min
#238: The NFL Draft with Paige Dimakos & Trading James Harden
Scott Allen opens the show with thoughts on James Harden's recent performance & post-game words, including a sensible landing spot for the future Hall of Famer. Plus, The Draft Network's Paige Dimakos joins to break down notable college prospects, team's at the top of the NFL draft, & of course, the mess that is her beloved Bears.

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 11min
#237: Trading Watson & Offseason Thoughts on the Wildcard Losers
Four of the six losing teams from Wildcard Weekend have a QB conversation this offseason, and at least one has a coaching decision as well. Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti break down offseason needs, potential moves, & notable free agents from these teams. Plus, Deshaun Watson & the Houston Texans are not BFFs. What a trade could mean for both sides. And, betting & NFL numbers for Alabama & Ohio State.

Jan 8, 2021 • 57min
#236: Lindor to the Mets w/ Sarah Langs, & Offensive Lines Tell the NFL Story
MLB Reporter & Researcher Sarah Langs discusses the blockbuster trade between the Mets & Indians, a numbers breakdown of Francisco Lindor, & what to expect next. Plus, analyzing offensive line grades tells us all we need to know about the 2020 NFL season.

Jan 6, 2021 • 1h 41min
#235: NFL Postseason Fantasy & DFS Strategies, & a Sports Business Update from Emily Caron
Sportico's Emily Caron brings us into the current state of Name, Image, Likeness in college athletics, a potential Power 5 split, & the sport that gained the most in 2020. Plus, how we would construct a postseason fantasy football roster, & betting strategies from Cousin Dan.