The Spotrac Podcast
Spotrac
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 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 • 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
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.
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.
Dec 19, 2024 • 35min
Kirk Cousins Finances & Future Outlook
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the ramifications surrounding Kirk Cousins' pending exit from the Atlanta Falcons, and how he was an integral part in re-shaping the QB contract process. Plus the Yankees remain one of MLB's most aggressive offseason teams, & Sports Business Quick Hits. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 16min
NBA Trades 101 with Keith Smith
The latest iteration of the NBA CBA has changed the trade game quite a bit across the league, rendering it difficult - if not nearly impossible - for some teams to quickly reshuffle on the fly. Keith Smith joins to help us understand the rules & restrictions, then breaks down every team's outlook for the February trade deadline.
Dec 12, 2024 • 37min
Juan Soto Details, a Yankees Pivot, UNC Bill, & NBA Trades
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the full breakdown of Juan Soto's historic Mets contract, how the Yankees are responding in relinquishing him, & other MLB moves. Plus, master smooth-talker Bill Belichick joins the college ranks, & NBA Trade rumors heat up. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
Dec 9, 2024 • 45min
The Juan Soto Contract & a Vikings QB Conundrum
Mike Ginnitti breaks down the early facts, & figures of Juan Soto's historic 15 year, $765 million free agent contract with the New York Mets. Plus, the Minnesota Vikings reportedly have no plans to keep Sam Darnold as their QB1 in 2025. Why that's becoming harder and harder to believe. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
