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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

All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

These days it's rare for a starting pitcher to go beyond seven innings, but the starting rotation is still key to the success or failure of a team in MLB.

All 30 MLB lineups, ranked

These days MLB offense is more about the home run than the RBI single, and that's reflected in the top lineups going into the 2021 season. With Opening Day around the corner, here's a look at the league's lineups ranked 1-30.

The biggest bargain on every MLB team

Big contracts get significant attention in sports, but it's the biggest bargains that help organizations build champions. These are the biggest bargains for each team entering the 2021 MLB season.

The biggest X-factors on every MLB team for the 2021 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 2021 season, these X-factors stand out for each of the 30 teams.

The rookies who are most likely to make an impact for every MLB team

Rookie contributors make huge impacts in MLB every year, from getting fans excited about the future to immediately putting their team over the top. These MLB rookies are likely to have a big impact on their teams in 2021.

Predicting the MLB award winners heading into the 2021 season

It's never too early to predict MLB's top awards. As we enter the 2021 MLB season, these players have a great shot to win the game's most sought-after personal awards.

One storyline to follow for every MLB team heading into the 2021 season

After an eventful MLB offseason, some teams have high hopes for 2021, while others are taking a long-term view. Entering the season, these are the top storylines for all 30 teams.

The most notable faces in new places for the 2021 MLB season

Despite an offseason marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were still plenty of big MLB transactions leading into 2021. These 25 notable new faces in new places are creating intrigue for the upcoming season.

Ideal landing spot for top 50 NFL free agents

The NFL is set for another wild offseason, with many prominent players entering free agency. The top 50 free agents should have plenty of suitors, but these locations look ideal for them heading into 2021.

NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

The NFL salary cap presents challenges for teams each offseason as they try to build the best roster possible under the cap. The following 25 players are prime cut candidates this offseason, offering both cap and roster savings opportunities for their teams in 2021 and possibly beyond.

Bold predictions for the 2021 NFL offseason

The 2021 NFL offseason is already off to a roaring start with the trades of Matthew Stafford/Jared Goff and Carson Wentz. Here are 25 bold predictions for what could be coming this offseason.

Super Bowl LV: Position-by-position breakdown

Super Bowl LV is set to be a showdown between the Chiefs and Buccaneers, with great players at nearly every position. Here's a look at how each position stacks up between the two teams head-to-head.

Storylines to keep an eye on for Super Bowl LV

Every Super Bowl has great storylines heading into the game, and there's no shortage going into Super Bowl LV. As we get ready for the matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers, here are the storylines to keep an eye on.

The names to know for Super Bowl LV

The Super Bowl LV matchup is set between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The storylines are numerous, led by star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.

How the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arrived at Super Bowl LV

The Bucs will be the first team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium when they face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. After a great offseason that saw the additions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, here's how Tampa Bay advanced to the Super Bowl.

How the Kansas City Chiefs arrived at Super Bowl LV

The Chiefs have earned their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl, as they try to "run it back" in Super Bowl LV against the Buccaneers. Here's how they got this far.

2021 first-round NFL mock draft: Four QBs go in Round 1

The NFL regular season is finished, so most of the 2021 draft order is set. Here's a look at our 2021 NFL mock draft, as of January 12, 2021.

Athletes who will dominate in 2021

We could be set for one of the best years to ever be a sports fan with long seasons and the re-scheduled 2021 Summer Olympics. So with that in mind, here's a look at some of the athletes who are set to dominate in 2021.

The best games you didn't see in 2020

The 2020 sports year was full of great games you did so but also some you didn't. These are 20 of the best games that you might have missed.

The breakout athletes of 2020

Despite a disjointed year in sports, 2020 still saw its fair share of breakout athletes. These 25 breakouts stand out.

The biggest sports comebacks of 2020

Despite a sports year that was disrupted, there were still many in-game comebacks and players making triumphant returns in 2020. These games and players stand out most.