Yardbarker

Seth Trachtman

Writer

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

25 storylines to follow in NFL training camps

The opening of NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fanbases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.  

2025 NFL mock draft: Four QBs selected in top half

The start of college football is right around the corner, and the stock of 2025 NFL prospects will be volatile. Here's a look at our way-too-early 2025 NFL first-round mock draft as NFL training camps and college football get ready to kickoff.

Ranking the most formidable NFL defenses for the 2024 season

It's still said that defense wins championships. If that's true, the teams at the top of the defense rankings put their team in a great position. Here's a preview of the stingiest defenses heading into the 2024 season, from 1-32.

Ranking the most prolific NFL offenses for the 2024 season

The NFL is now an offensive league, and there's nothing more exciting than a high-scoring offense. Here's a look at the most explosive NFL offenses heading into 2024, from first to worst.

25 fantasy football players you don't want to sleep on

Prime fantasy fantasy draft season begins in late August, and it's not too late to get prepared. The 25 players are excellent sleepers to target in your draft heading into 2024.

One player on each NFL team looking to bounce back in 2024

The 2023 NFL season didn't go as well as many players hoped, but 2024 is an opportunity to turn the page. These players are the top rebound candidates for their respective NFL teams.

Flame throwers: The 25 hardest-throwing MLB pitchers

Pitchers have never thrown harder than they do in modern MLB, with velocity considered one of the most valuable currencies. These are the hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB during the first half of the 2024 season, based on average four-seam fastball velocity from Statcast.

Major League Baseball's 25 fastest players

Recent changes to MLB rules have put speed at a premium. According to the Statcast sprint speed metric, these are the 25 fastest players in MLB during the first half of the 2024 season.

25 MLB players who might be league-winners in the second half

The end is in sight for fantasy managers as we approach the All-Star break. These 25 players have a chance to be difference makers and become additions to win fantasy leagues over the second half.

25 MLB players receiving buzz ahead of the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is July 30 in what's shaping up to be a seller's market. Here's a look at 25 of the top candidates to be moved before the deadline.

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

Coming out of the record-breaking home run chases of the 1990s, the 2000s brought its fair share of great MLB teams and an evolving game. These are the best 25 teams of the 2000s in MLB.

Who are the MVP & Cy Young favorites?

The early MLB season has seen great performances, but there aren't many clear favorites for the MVP and Cy Young Awards yet. These are the top contenders as of July 8 from FanDuel Sportsbook.

25 MLB players who have underperformed in 2024

Every player enters the MLB season with high hopes, but slow starts are inevitable. These 25 players have been the biggest disappointments early in the 2024 season.

The biggest surprises during the 2024 MLB season so far

The early 2024 MLB season has been full of surprise performers. These 25 players stand out above the rest so far.

25 MLB prospects who can still help their teams this season

The 2024 MLB season has featured many prospect struggles, but there remain difference makers on the farm for the stretch run. These 25 prospects could still help their teams this season.

The worst MLB teams from the 1990s

MLB in the 1990s saw big changes — and some chemically enhanced. By the end of the decade, the long ball was en vogue, but some very bad pitching staffs and poor performances still created the 20 worst teams of the decade.

All 30 MLB bullpens, ranked

A strong bullpen can make all the difference for a winning team, especially as we get closer to October. Here's a look at MLB's bullpens ranked 1-30 as of the start of June.

All 30 MLB starting rotations, ranked

The first two months of the MLB regular season have been filled with great pitching performances. As starting rotations continue to take shape, here's how they stack up from 1-30 heading into June.

All 30 MLB starting lineups, ranked

MLB teams aren't always what we expected entering the season. The first one-third of the season has brought plenty of injuries, breakouts, and surprises as teams and offenses round into form.

The worst MLB teams from the 1980s

MLB in the 1980s was filled with small ball, but some teams played a little too small. These 20 teams were the worst that we witnessed from the decade.

The worst NFL teams from the 2010s

The worst teams of the 2010s are led by the winless 2017 Cleveland Browns, but there are plenty of other historically bad teams from the decade. These 20 teams "lead" the way.

The worst NFL teams from the 2000s

The 2000s were defined by great quarterback play, but at the other end of the spectrum were some truly horrific teams. These 20 squads were the worst in the NFL from the decade.

These 30 current NFL players will someday be in the Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is home to the all-time greats of the NFL. These 30 active players entering the 2024 season have a great shot to see their bust in Canton.

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every NFL position

The NFL salary cap creates challenges as teams try to build a championship squad. Here's a look at some of the most overpaid and underpaid players at each position entering the 2024 season.

Each week's can't-miss game on the 2024 NFL schedule

The full 2024 NFL schedule has been released and is full of exciting matchups. These are the most compelling matchups for each of the 18 weeks of the regular season.