The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about Juan Soto's record-breaking $765 million deal to play for the Mets over the next 15 years. They discuss the details of Soto's deal, how it compares to Rodriguez's own record-breaking contract back in 2000, and what it all means for the business of baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with former WNBA player and Seattle Storm co-owner Sue Bird to discuss her growing media empire and the explosion of women's sports. Bird tells the hosts how she has built her investment portfolio, why her company’s viral t-shirt is about more than just a meme and why timing is so important for her big decisions on and off the court. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer [http://www.bloomberg.com/podcastoffer?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=TheDeal]. You’ll unlock deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world, plus access to a suite of subscriber-only newsletters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with former WNBA player Candace Parker about how she’s making a name for herself off the court. Parker shares how she got into the business side of basketball by working closely with Adidas, her former sponsor, why she loves being an NBA broadcaster and what she’s looking for in her investments. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer [http://www.bloomberg.com/podcastoffer?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=TheDeal]. You’ll unlock deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world, plus access to a suite of subscriber-only newsletters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Bruin Capital Founder and CEO George Pyne about how he reinvented institutions like NASCAR and IMG before pivoting to investing. Pyne explains what he looks for in a founder, why the risk-reward ratio is important in deal-making and the opportunities he sees for growth in college sports. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer [http://www.bloomberg.com/podcastoffer?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=TheDeal]. You’ll unlock deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world, plus access to a suite of subscriber-only newsletters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman about the value of letting fans own a part of their team by having teams enter the public market. Friedman tells the hosts about her competitive deal-making mindset, how she’s transformed Nasdaq and the current sports business landscape.  Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/podcastoffer [http://www.bloomberg.com/podcastoffer?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=TheDeal]. You’ll unlock deep reporting, data and analysis from reporters around the world, plus access to a suite of subscriber-only newsletters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.