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Seth Trachtman

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Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications. He’s a University of Missouri alum and long-suffering turned spoiled Kansas City Chiefs fan. Seth doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter/X @sethroto.

EXPERTISE:

MLB, NFL, College Football, NFL Draft, Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting

NFL Draft lookback: The most memorable moments from 2000 until today

The NFL Draft has provided its fair share of memorable moments in recent years. These are the most memorable of this century.

The hardest throwing pitchers in MLB

Velocity has become all the rage in recent seasons, and some pitchers stand out above the rest. These are the hardest throwing pitchers in MLB, according to Statcast.

The fastest players in MLB

Baserunning and athletic speed have always been important parts of baseball, and they're even more important following the MLB rule changes in 2023. These are the fastest baserunners in MLB, based on average feet per second Statcast data.

The best seventh-round draft picks in the history of every NFL franchise

It's rare to find true impact players in the seventh round of the NFL draft, but there have been some outstanding players from that round over the years.

Who are the greatest all-time first-round draft picks for every NFL team?

The first round of the NFL draft features some of the best talents the league has ever seen. These are the best players ever drafted in Round 1 by each franchise.

Predicting the MLB award winners heading into the 2023 season

With Opening only a week away, it's a great time to lock in predictions. These players, managers, and executives have a great shot to win the top MLB awards in 2023.

All 30 MLB managers, ranked

The focus of on-field success in MLB is on front offices these days, but managers still play a big role. Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top to bottom entering the 2023 season.

All 30 MLB starting lineups, ranked

Here's a look at the league's lineups, ranked 30-1 as of May 1.

One storyline to follow for every MLB team heading into the 2023 season

After a more normal Spring Training, most of the MLB storylines are on the field. Here's a look at the top storyline for each team entering 2023 Opening Day.

All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

With about one week until Opening Day, MLB starting rotations are finally shaping up. Here's a look at the starting rotations from top to bottom as we approach the 2023 regular season. 

The biggest bargain on every MLB team

High-priced stars usually get most of the attention, but great teams need a few bargains to enable big contracts. These players are the biggest bargains on their respective teams heading into the 2023 season.

2023 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

With each draft class, scouts and draft prognosticators often make comparisons between top prospects and established NFL players. As these top 25 prospects get ready for the draft, here's a look at some of their closest NFL comps.

The biggest X-factors on every MLB team for the 2023 season

Every MLB team has a player, strength, or special skill that can make all the difference in wins and losses. As we approach the 2023 season, these X-factors stand out for each of the 30 teams. 

2023 NFL Draft: Small school prospects who will make a big impact

The NFL prospects from big college programs get most of the hype, but every NFL draft brings significant contributors from smaller schools. These 25 prospects are just some of the small school players who could help in 2023 and beyond.

2023 NFL Draft: 25 diamonds in the rough

The early picks got most of the hype heading into the draft, but it's the later picks that could make all the difference in an eventual Super Bowl.

The greatest weakness for every NFL team heading into the draft

Every team has areas they need to address in the NFL draft, but some needs are bigger than others. Here's a look at every team's greatest weakness heading into the 2023 draft.

MLB fantasy: Position battles to follow in spring training

For many players, fantasy baseball draft value is fluid entering spring training and dependent on winning a starting job. These 30 position battles are worth watching as spring training opens.

MLB fantasy: Ranking all closers for 2023

With more teams moving to closer committees, picking the right closers has never been more important in fantasy baseball. Here's a ranking of each team's likely closer for fantasy baseball as of early February 2023.

25 fantasy busts for the 2023 MLB season

An argument can be made that avoiding disappointing players is more important than finding "sleepers" in fantasy leagues . These 25 players could be worth letting someone else draft in 2023 fantasy baseball leagues.

25 fantasy sleepers for the 2023 MLB season

One of the keys to winning fantasy baseball leagues is predicting breakout players who exceed their draft value. These 25 players are possible sleepers who could make all the difference in 2023.

2023 NFL Draft: Big-name players who will go in the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

The draft needs for all 32 NFL teams

The 2023 NFL Draft is over two months away, but the draft needs for all 32 teams are clear. Here's a look at areas each team needs to improve via the draft.

25 bold predictions for the 2023 NFL offseason

The 2023 offseason is shaping up to be another wild year, with multiple superstars possibly on the move.

NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

The NFL salary cap and non-guaranteed contracts result in major players being cut each offseason. These 25 players could be cap casualties in the 2023 offseason.

The way-too-early odds to win Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVII is in the books, with the Chiefs winning 38-35, and Vegas has already turned its attention to next year. Here's a look at the Super Bowl LVIII odds as of February 13, 2023, at FanDuel Sportsbook.