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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.

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MLB, NFL, College Football, NFL Draft, Fantasy Sports, Sports Betting

Biggest potential Achilles' heel for each NFL team

Some teams are planning for a playoff run this season, while others are just planning for 2019. No matter the situation going into Week 10, every team has a key area that needs improvement.

Projecting the biggest contracts of the MLB offseason

We're likely set for a record-breaking MLB offseason, with marquee free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado looking at mammoth contracts. Here's our projection of the 25 biggest contracts to be signed this offseason.

NFL picks: Week 10

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Nov. 6. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 9 picks went 7-6 and are 67-64-3 overall.

NFL players and coaches on the hot seat

The NFL is a "what have you done for me lately" business, and several players and coaches are finding themselves on the hot seat already. Here's a look at 25 players and coaches who could lose their jobs sooner than later.

Separating NFL pretenders and contenders at the halfway point

Now nine weeks into the NFL season, the playoff picture is becoming clearer for some teams but still fuzzy for others. Still, there are teams with a clear shot to make the trip to Atlanta in Super Bowl LIII, while the odds for others don't look so good.

Each MLB team's most pressing need

The MLB offseason is an exciting time for teams and fan bases, and all 30 teams have clear needs to address. Here's a look at each team's most pressing need entering the offseason.

Where will the top 50 MLB free agents land?

Hot stove season is often unpredictable, but here's our look at where the top 50 free agents will most likely end up when all is said and done.

The best and worst moves of the offseason

Hindsight is 20/20, but halfway into the 2018 NFL season the best and worst moves of the offseason are starting to show. Here's a look at the 13 best and 13 worst moves, as of the results following Week 8.

Ranking the QBs at the halfway point

The first half of the NFL season has seen plenty of surprises and disappointments at the quarterback position. Here's a look at how the starters rank following Week 8.

NFL picks: Week 9

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Oct. 30. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 8 picks went 7-7 and are 60-58-3 overall.

NFL Picks: Week 8

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Oct. 23. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 7 picks went 11-2-1 and are 53-51-3 overall.

World Series: Names to know

The World Series is set to begin on Tuesday with a highly anticipated matchup between the Red Sox and Dodgers. Here's a look at the names to know heading into the series.

Storylines to follow for the World Series

The Red Sox are hoping to cap off a 108-win regular season with a World Series title this year, while the Dodgers are hoping to win the World Series for the first time in 30 years after falling to Houston last year.

Path to the World Series — Boston Red Sox

After winning an MLB-high 108 games during the regular season, the Red Sox earned the top seed in the American League playoffs. Without much trouble, they were able to defeat the rival Yankees in the ALDS and the reigning champion Astros in the ALCS to advance to the 2018 World Series.

Path to the World Series — Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers are set to appear in their second consecutive World Series. After falling to the Astros last year, L.A. will take on the Red Sox this time around.

NFL picks: Week 7

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Oct. 16. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 6 picks went 10-5 and are 42-49-2 overall.

NLCS: Names to know

The Dodgers and Brewers both had an easy time in the NLDS, with LA beating the Braves in four games and Milwaukee sweeping the Rockies. Here's a look at the names to know entering the NLCS.

ALCS: Names to know

The Red Sox defeated the Yankees in four games to advance to the ALCS, while Houston swept the Indians, setting up a much-anticipated series featuring the two winningest teams of the 2018 regular season.

Storylines to follow for the NLCS and ALCS

The Dodgers, Brewers, Astros and Red Sox made quick work of their opponents in the Division Series and are set to square off in the Championship Series.

NFL picks: Week 6

Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Oct. 9. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports. Week 5 picks went 6-9 and are 32-44-2 overall.

2019 NFL mock draft

There have already been major changes to some college football players' draft stock due to early results.

NFL Picks: Week 5

The favorites won out in Week 4, but they continue to fare well overall. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Oct. 2. Lines are from Pinnacle Sports.

Biggest X-factors heading into the MLB postseason

We look for baseball's biggest stars to make big contributions in the playoffs, but often it's the secondary players that make the biggest difference. Here's a look at 25 X-factors going into the postseason.

10 storylines to follow heading into the MLB postseason

Is Chris Sale healthy? Boston finished the regular season with the most wins in MLB, yet there is one question that is making New Englanders lose speed.