
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

Jan 23, 2025 • 35min
The NFL Final Four & a Running Back Resurgence
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss a few roster construction trends that landed the Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, & Commanders into the NFL's Final Four. Plus, how Jayden Daniels has changed the Commanders offseason outlook, building off of last year's running back contracts, the Blue Jays finally land a big fish, and Quick Hits. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 25min
NFL Divisional Winners/Losers & the Deferral Dodgers
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann dive into each of the 8 NFL Divisional Round teams, including notable storylines, free agents, and offseason decisions. Plus, the Dodgers added two more weapons to their loaded roster in SP Roki Sasaki & RP Tanner Scott. Our thoughts on their spending, the deferred compensation, & the David/Goliath setup in MLB. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jan 16, 2025 • 32min
Cowboys Coaching, NBA Trades, & Sam Darnold’s Latest Value
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz delve into the latest best-case outlook for Sam Darnold after a Wild Card playoff exit. Plus, NBA Trade season, an odd MLB signing, Diontae Johnson's rollercoaster 2024, and the Dallas Cowboys' coaching vacancy. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jan 13, 2025 • 37min
NFL Offseason Outlooks, Postseason Pay, & Best Values
Mike Ginnitti details offseason outlooks for the Steelers, Broncos, Packers, & Buccaneers. Plus, how NFL players are being paid this postseason, and Spotrac's Best Values from the 2024 regular season. Powered by Zone-Heads Media

Jan 10, 2025 • 40min
An MLB Arbitration Recap & Future Outlook
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap some of the greatest hits from yesterday's MLB Arbitration Avoid deadline, including an historic figure for Vlad Jr., an interesting Starting Pitcher trade market developing, and plenty more. Plus, 17 players have officially filed numbers to take their team to a hearing, including Kyle Tucker with the Cubs & Jarred Duran in Boston. Powered by Zone-Heads Media

Jan 9, 2025 • 34min
NFL Playoff Financials
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable financials surrounding the NFL Playoff teams, and a few recent headlines attached to the league. Plus, the spending-spree A's, Jimmy Butler's standoff, and TGL Golf. Powered by Zone-Heads Media

Jan 6, 2025 • 36min
An NFL Offseason Financials Primer
Mike Ginnitti runs through the next 2 months of the behind-the-scenes business of the NFL, detailing how 2025 salary caps will be determined, adjusted, and impacted by a variety of signing periods (Reserve/Future, Escalators, Tags, Tenders). Plus, understanding the Top 51 salary cap window, adjusted salary caps by team, a few notable tag projections, & the run-up to the March 12th league year start.

Jan 2, 2025 • 1h 3min
Bold 2025 Resolutions for 10 NFL Players
As the calendar flips to 2025, Spotrac dives into 10 looming scenarios that could come to fruition in the coming weeks and months, including potential trades, extensions, releases, & retirements.

Jan 2, 2025 • 33min
NFL Incentives, Aaron Rodgers, & What’s Next for MLB
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable NFL player incentives, Pro Bowl roster financials, & a future outlook for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Plus, recent and forthcoming MLB offseason moves. Presented by Zone-Heads Media

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
A Future NFL Discussion & the Deshaun Watson End Game
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann break down notable future outcomes for Sam Darnold, the pending wide receiver class, bubble QBs around the league, and plenty more. Plus, details & thoughts surrounding the recent update to Deshaun Watson's contract, including where things are headed for the Browns going forward.