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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

Projecting the first loss of every NFL team

All NFL teams enter the season with the slim hope of going undefeated, but with the exception of the 1972 Miami Dolphins, running the table through the Super Bowl just isn't realistic.

The best players available after NFL cutdown day

NFL rosters were cut from 90 to 53 on Saturday, and many solid contributors were released, in the process. These experienced players remain unsigned after all the roster movement.

Ranking potential postseason rotations

There's still a long way to go before the MLB playoffs, but the starting rotations of the teams still in contention are coming more into focus as we enter September.

NFL players who could retire after the season

It's rare for an NFL player to play beyond his early 30s, but these players have defied Father Time. Even with their impressive longevity, these 25 players could retire after the 2019 NFL season.

MLB prospects we could still see called up in 2019

Some prospects could be major contributors on playoff rosters, while others will get looks in preparation for 2020. Either way, these 10 MLB prospects could get their chances at a major league call-up in the final month of the regular season.

Who won the NFL championship the year you were born?

Football has changed drastically since the AFPA (now NFL) launched in 1920. With over a century of professional football in the books, here's a look at each year's NFL champion.

The best NFL player from every year

Professional football launched in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which became the NFL two years later. One hundred years in, here's a rundown of the best player from every season.

The 10 biggest surprises of the MLB season

The 2019 MLB season has been full of surprise performances. These 10 players stand out above the rest. 

The best and worst moves of the NFL offseason

After a wild NFL offseason, the impact of team transactions is already becoming clearer as we near the start of the season.

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.