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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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United States

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Sports

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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!

Twitter:

@spotrac

Language:

English

Contact:

716-997-9037


Episodes

The QB Carousel & Aaron Donald

3/18/2024
Mike Ginnitti details Justin Fields' trade to Pittsburgh & a complete run down of all the QBs who have changed hands in recent weeks. Plus, understanding the business side of Aaron Donald's retirement from the Rams.

Duration:00:35:54

An Early NFL Free Agency Recap

3/14/2024
An Early NFL Free Agency RecapMike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a few notable contracts, teams trending up or down, a temporary running back renaissance, & the quiet Cowboys. Plus, Dylan Cease to the Padres, & Gerrit Cole's early season injury headline MLB's latest.

Duration:00:36:48

Chris Jones, Baker Mayfield, & Notable NFL Pre-Agency Moves

3/11/2024
Mike Ginnitti details Chris Jones' blockbuster extension in Kansas City, Baker Mayfield's win-win contract to return to Tampa Bay, Russell Wilson's reported veteran minimum contract in Pittsburgh, and plenty more early NFL moves.

Duration:00:29:55

Recapping Recent NFL Tags, Releases, & Free Agent Outlooks

3/7/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz dive into Russell Wilson & the Broncos, notable tag storylines, Chris Jones & the Chiefs, the looming running back market, & a barrage of moves in Buffalo.

Duration:00:30:32

WR Contract Extension Projections & Zack Wheeler's Pay Day

3/4/2024
Mike Ginnitti details the latest contact projection piece on spotrac.com, running through 12 Wide Receivers eyeing a big extension in the coming weeks, including an historic pay day for Justin Jefferson. Plus, the Phillies made good with ace SP Zack Wheeler. What does it mean for their outlook going forward?

Duration:00:30:20

2024 QB Contract Projections

2/29/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail Spotrac's latest full contract breakdown projections for Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, & Baker Mayfield. Plus, L'Jarius Sneed's tag & trade future in Kansas City.

Duration:00:36:17

The NFL Salary Cap, Tee Higgins' Tag, Bellinger's Deal, & Harper's Request

2/26/2024
Mike Ginnitti dives into an historic NFL salary cap raise, and what it means for numbers across the league in 2024. Plus, Tee Higgins is headed for a franchise tag, Cody Bellinger settles for a bridge with control, and Bryce Harper is getting antsy with his 13-year contract.

Duration:00:42:24

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams, & Likely Tags

2/22/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz run through the various scenarios & numbers regarding Justin Fields this March, plus a break down of what Caleb Williams will need to account for as he negotiates his rookie contract without an agent. Plus, likely forthcoming tags, Mike Trout's "loyalty", & Klay Thompson's looming offseason.

Duration:00:35:07

Russell Wilson’s Release & an NFL All-Bubble Team

2/19/2024
Mike Ginnitti details a few ways the Denver Broncos may process the looming release of QB Russell Wilson, then details a notable player at each position group who may also be trending toward the roster bubble this month.

Duration:00:39:19

Offensive NFL Trade Candidates & Best Available MLB Free Agents

2/15/2024
Dan Soemann & Mike Ginnitti detail a few notable Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, & Tight Ends who may be trending toward the trade block in the coming weeks. Plus Spring Training is here, but a few valuable free agents are still without a home.

Duration:00:57:19

Notable Chiefs, Niners, & NFL Offseason Headlines

2/12/2024
Mike Ginnitti wraps up the NFL season with thoughts on the decisions both Kansas City & San Francisco will need to make in the coming weeks & months. Plus, notable NFL Offseason headlines as we approach March.

Duration:00:40:05

The Pre-NBA Deadline, MLB Extensions, & Niners v Chiefs

2/8/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail a few buyer and seller scenarios in the NBA, the importance of Bobby Witt Jr.'s historic extension in Kansas City, & a financial/construction comparison between the Chiefs & Niners.

Duration:00:35:23

Top NFL Free Agents, Super Bowl QB Cap Hits, Corbin Burnes, & Bobby Witt Jr.

2/5/2024
Mike Ginnitti details the latest iteration of Super Bowl QB cap hit facts & figures, plus a run down of the (objectively) Best Available Free Agent from each NFL team this March. And, Dan Soemann joins to discuss a looming extension for Bobby Witt Jr. in Kansas City, & the impact of Corbin Burnes' trade to Baltimore.

Duration:01:11:37

The NBA 65 Rule, the Young Coach Era, & an Orioles Sale

2/1/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the latest NFL Head Coaching moves, early returns on the NBA's new 65-game minimum rule, impact of the pending Baltimore Orioles' sale, rookie QB contracts in the Super Bowl, & plenty more.

Duration:00:32:46

Offseason Assessments for the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, & 49ers

1/29/2024
Mike Ginnitti dives deep into projected space, notable free agents, roster bubble & extension candidates, & potential storylines for the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, & 49ers - including big discussions on four potential blockbuster extensions in Detroit, Chris Jones & L'Jarius Sneed's looming free agency, & a WR money conversation in San Francisco.

Duration:00:33:08

The Chargers, Jim Harbaugh, & Plenty of Roster Decisions

1/25/2024
Brandon Kravitz & Mike Ginnitti dive into the Chargers' hiring of Jim Harbaugh & the impact it may have on a roster that seems ripe for a plethora of turnover this offseason, plus, sports business quick hits from the NBA, MLB, & more.

Duration:00:40:30

Offseason Assessments for the Bills, Buccaneers, Packers, & Texans

1/22/2024
Mike Ginnitti dives deep into projected space, notable free agents, roster bubble & extension candidates, & potential storylines for the Bills, Buccaneers, Packers, & Texans - including big discussions on Von Miller's contract & how Houston should operate this spring.

Duration:00:48:24

Siakam to Indy, Fixing Philly, & Tua's Financial Future

1/18/2024
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz detail Pascal Siakam's blockbuster move from Toronto to Indiana, including why the Pelicans stuck their nose into the trade. Plus, assessing the way forward for a seemingly broken Philadelphia Eagles team, and how the Dolphins' Wild Card loss impacted Tua Tagovailoa's financial future.

Duration:00:34:16

Jordan Love & the Dallas Cowboys' Offseason

1/15/2024
Mike Ginnitti discusses what's next for Jordan Love & the Green Bay Packers (spoiler, it's hundreds of millions of dollars). Then, a deep dive into all the moves the Dallas Cowboys have in front of them in the coming months, regardless of what happens at the head coaching position.

Duration:00:38:36

A MLB Arbitration Recap & NBA Financials w/ Keith Smith

1/12/2024
Mike Ginnitti recaps a few big MLB Arbitration Salaries to hit the books in 2024, what it might mean for a few players heading toward free agency, & an updated Luxury Tax Top 5. Plus, Keith Smith joins to break down notable trade teams, the impact of Eric Spoelstra's new contract, & a larger discussion on overall NBA finances.

Duration:00:52:01