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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.

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

Boom or bust? Why the 2021 first-round picks will or won't succeed

Most first-round picks look good on paper, but it takes a combination of talent, focus, ability, and the right team for each to succeed. Here's a look at why each 2021 NFL first-rounder could boom or bust at the next level.

The 25 best players still available in the 2021 NFL Draft

Day 1 of the NFL draft is in the books, but there's still plenty of solid talent heading into the second day. Here's a look at the top 25 remaining players entering Friday.

2021 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

As these top 20 prospects ready for the draft, here's a look at some of their closest NFL comps.

Diamonds in the rough heading into the 2021 NFL Draft

These 20 diamonds in the rough have a chance to make big impacts in the NFL despite their lack of hype.

2021 NFL three-round mock draft

The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with teams now putting the finishing touches on their draft boards. Here's a look at our final three-round NFL mock draft, as of April 26, 2021.

Big-name college players who will go in the later rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft

The NFL is a very different game than college football, and some players who find success easily in college aren't seen as top NFL prospects. These 20 top college performers still have a shot to have their names called in the later rounds of this year's draft.

Small school draft prospects poised to make a big NFL impact

NFL prospects from big schools get most of the press, but the league is littered with successful players from smaller college programs. These players from small schools entering the 2021 draft could make a big future impact.

The draft needs for all 32 NFL teams

Every NFL team goes into the draft with needs to address, both short and long term. Less than three weeks from the start of the draft, these are the needs of all 32 teams.

Every NFL team's greatest weakness heading into the draft

Even after much of free agency season has come and gone, teams still have weaknesses to address. Just a few weeks away from draft day, here's a look at the greatest weakness for all 32 NFL teams.

Ranking the best QB classes in NFL Draft history

These 20 previous draft classes are the measuring stick for all future quarterback draft classes.

All 30 MLB managers, ranked

Members of MLB front offices are as popular and well known as managers on many teams in today's games, but managers still play an important role in their teams' successes and failures.

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.