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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

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.

Ranking every 2019 MLB All-Star

The MLB All-Star Game features 64 of the top players in baseball. With the bevy of elite talent, here's a look at how the initial All-Star participants rank according to how they've performed this season as well as in their most recent full seasons.

Every NFL team's most overrated player

Whether it's due to past success, media coverage, draft spot or Pro Bowls, many players in the NFL have a positive public perception of their value that isn't quite accurate.

Every NFL team's most underrated player

Whether it's due to the position they play, lack of media coverage or playing in a small market, some NFL players don't get the respect they deserve. Here's a look at one underrated player on each NFL team.

The biggest MLB All-Star snubs

The MLB All-Star process certainly isn't perfect, with many players deserving of the honor failing to get the call each season. Here's a look at 20 players who didn't make the 2019 MLB All-Star Game but had a strong argument to be included.

The biggest training camp battle for every NFL team

The start of NFL training camps is less than one month away. As we get closer, here's a look at the biggest training camp position battle for each of the 32 NFL teams.

Under-the-radar players who should be All-Stars

The first half of the MLB season has been full of great performances, but some players have drawn less attention to their breakout seasons than others. Here's a look at 25 under-the-radar players from the first half deserving of All-Star consideration.

MLB players who need a change of scenery

Sometimes a change of scenery is helpful for players seeking more opportunity and better results. These 25 MLB players would be well-served by getting traded to other teams.

The most unusual players selected in the MLB Draft

The history of the MLB Draft has included plenty of unusual picks of athletes from other sports and players related to famous people. With the 2020 draft ahead, here's a look at some of the most unusual picks in MLB Draft history.

MLB manager hot seat rankings

With the MLB regular season now about one-third of the way finished, we have a clearer picture of where each team stands. Some managers are already looking over their shoulders as a result of poor team performance.

Players who could become first-time MLB All-Stars

Being named an All-Star is one of the highest honors in MLB. These 25 players have a shot to become All-Stars for the first time in 2019.