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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 picks: Week 16

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Dec. 18. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 15 picks went 6-10 and are 109-110-4 overall.

The worst contracts in MLB history

The explosion of cash flows recently in MLB has caused plenty of teams to overspend on contract extensions and in free agency. Here's a look at the worst contracts in the history of MLB.

Athletes who will dominate 2019

2018 was a great year for sports, and 2019 is expected to be no less exciting. Here's a look at the 25 athletes who are set to dominate during 2019.

NFL picks: Week 15

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Dec. 11. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 14 picks went 8-8 and are 103-100-4 overall.

Most memorable moments in MLB Winter Meeting history

Some of the biggest free agent signings and trades in MLB history have occurred during the Winter Meetings. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moves.

Bold predictions for MLB Winter Meetings

The MLB Winter Meetings are set to take place Dec. 9-13 in Las Vegas, and this year's session could be as wild as ever with several marquee free agents and trade commodities available.

The biggest comebacks of 2018

2018 was a great year, with some amazing comebacks in big games. Here's a look at some of the biggest comebacks of the year, starting with the historic College Football Playoff Final.

The best games you didn't see in 2018

You never know when a great game will happen. Here are the best games you missed from 2018.

NFL picks: Week 14

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Dec. 4. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 13 picks went 7-9 and are 95-92-4 overall.

NFL coaches who will be fearing Black Monday

Almost every NFL coach knows when they're hired that they will eventually be fired. Judgment day for head coaches is better known as Black Monday, the Monday after Week 17 games when some head coaches are handed their pink slips.  Here's a look at the coaches with the most to fear as we near the final stretch of the regular season.

MLB players who could use a change of scenery

Here's a look at nine players who could benefit from a change of scenery via trade from their current teams.

Top athletes who retired in 2018

Each year brings notable goodbyes for some all-time great athletes, and 2018 was no exception. Here's a look at the top athletes who retired during 2018.

The breakout athletes of 2018

2018 has been a year of spectacular performances, but some players stand apart as breakout stars. Here's a look at the 25 top breakout athletes of the year.

The best games of 2018

2018 has been another incredible sports year. Here's a look at the 25 best games from the last 12 months.

2019 NFL mock draft

Now through 12 weeks of the NFL regular season and college football regular season complete for nearly every team, the NFL draft boards and draft order are really shaping up.

NFL picks: Week 13

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Nov. 27. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 12 picks went 7-8 and are 88-83-4 overall.

NFL picks: Week 12

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Nov. 20. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 11 picks went 7-5 and are 81-75-4 overall.

Best seasons of all time that didn't win MVP

Sometimes there are too many great performances in a season for everyone to be recognized. Sometimes the voters get the MVP voting wrong. Whatever the reason, these are the 25 seasons that stand out but failed to win the MLB MVP Award.

NFL picks: Week 11

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Nov. 13. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 10 picks went 7-6-1 and are 74-70-4 overall.

Best seasons that didn't win the Cy Young Award

We've seen our fair share of amazing pitching seasons since the Cy Young Award was introduced in 1956, but those seasons haven't always won the award. Here's a look at the best seasons failed to win the Cy Young since the award started.

Most questionable MLB award winners of all time

The MLB award voting is often controversial, and some past award winners look even more out of place by using today's analytics. Here's a look at the most questionable MLB award winners in history.

Biggest MLB award snubs of all time

Throughout baseball history, MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year Awards votes have been highly controversial. Here are some of the biggest snubs all time in MVP award history.

Best MLB seasons that didn't win Rookie of the Year

Some great MLB rookie seasons come out of nowhere, while others are well anticipated. Either way, these 25 rookie seasons stand apart for their greatness despite not earning the players a Rookie of the Year Award.

Each MLB team's most important free agent

The MLB free agent market is always an exciting time for fans, and this year is exciting, in particular, with marquee free agents like Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

One trade target for every MLB team

The MLB hot stock is just heating up, with plenty of trades expected this offseason. Here's a look at one possible trade target for each MLB team in the offseason.