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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 players in decline going into 2019

Even the best NFL players eventually hit a wall in their careers. These 25 players have shown at least the beginning of a decline as we enter the 2019 season.

Ranking the backup NFL running backs

The typical career of an NFL running back is short, and depth at the position is paramount in today's NFL. The following rankings highlight the strength of each team's backup running backs, from 1-32.

Yardbarker's super-early 2020 NFL first-round mock draft

Although the NFL world is focused on training camp, it's never too soon to be thinking about the next draft. Led by No. 1 overall pick Tua Tagovailoa of Alabama, here's Yardbarker's initial 2020 mock. Doubling the fun, we project the draft order too!

Ranking every backup NFL quarterback

The focus is on the starting quarterbacks as we enter the 2019 NFL season, but the backups can also play a huge role, as Nick Foles showed with the Eagles in 2017 winning the Super Bowl.

Every MLB playoff contender's biggest weakness

The Yankees have done a remarkable job surviving major injuries this season, but their pitching staff isn't perfect. We point out New York's biggest issue and the weaknesses of 16 other contenders as teams head down the stretch run. 

NFL player matchups we're eager to watch in 2019

Carolina's Christian McCaffrey broke the running back reception record last season. Linebacker Cory Littleton of the Rams had a stellar 2018, too. Their Week 1 matchup could be special. 

NFL players under the microscope in 2019

There are many players who will be key to the 2019 NFL season as it plays out. These 30 players are under the microscope as we enter the year.

Ranking the World Series contenders after the trade deadline

A wild MLB trade deadline has strengthened many World Series contenders, while others hardly made any moves at all. Here's how the contenders stand up following the July 31 deadline.

One player each NFL team needs to step up this season

All 32 NFL teams enter training camp with optimism, but to reach their goals, key players will need to perform up to their potential. Here's a look at player on each team who must step up in 2019.

Looking back at the 25 worst MLB trade deadline deals

MLB teams always have big decisions to make at the trade deadline that could alter their franchises for the short and long term. And they hope their trades turn out better than these 25 transactions from MLB deadline history.

The 25 best MLB trade deadline deals

With the MLB trade deadline Wednesday, teams have big decisions to make that could alter their franchises for the short and long term. These 25 July trades from past years stand out as the biggest and best moves in deadline history.

MLB players with the largest percentage of votes to not make the Hall of Fame

Election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers' Association of America requires a player to receive at least 75 percent of all ballots cast.

Prominent NFL players who could be cut after training camp

As we enter NFL training camp, some veterans' roster spots are on shaky ground. These 24 players are at risk of being cut if they have poor preseason showings.

MLB players most likely to be traded at deadline

The MLB trade deadline is July 31. For teams looking to improve for the stretch run, these 25 players are likely to be available and have the potential to improve rosters.

Every team's biggest need at the MLB trade deadline

Teams continue to assess and prioritize their needs in what's bound to be a wild July 31 MLB trade deadline. With less than two weeks until then, here's a look at each team's most pressing need.

Every NFL team's biggest question as training camp opens

Training camp opens for all 32 NFL teams in late July. Let's examine key issues. 

MLB midseason awards watch

The second half of the MLB regular season is underway, and the award front-runners are becoming clearer. Here's a look at the top three candidates for MLB's top awards as of the All-Star break.

This season's most surprising and disappointing MLB players

The first half of the MLB season has been full of amazing -- and not so amazing -- performances. Here's a look at 12 of the most surprising and disappointing players of the first half in 2019.

25 second-half MLB storylines to keep an eye on

The first half of the MLB season has been filled with electrifying players, great statistical performances and a record home run pace. As we look toward the second half, these 25 developing storylines are worth watching.

Player each MLB team needs to step up in second half

The first half of the MLB season has been filled with great performances, but of course there have also been plenty of disappointing showings. The following players are being counted on to step up the rest of the way for their respective teams.

One prime trade target for every MLB team

With the MLB trade deadline only weeks away, on July 31, teams are determining whether they will be buyers or sellers. With some teams looking to improve for the duration of 2019 and others planning for the future, here's a look at one possible trade target for all 30 MLB teams.

Biggest storyline for each team as NFL training camp approaches

As training camps get closer, big questions from the offseason come into focus for each NFL team. Here's a look at the biggest storyline for all 32 teams.