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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

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.

Major offseason need for every 2018 MLB non-playoff team

For the 20 teams that didn't make the playoffs in 2018, the offseason is a time to regroup. Here's a look at the biggest need for all 20 of those teams watching in October.

Best moments in MLB play-in game history

MLB instituted a change in the playoff format in 2012, adding a second wild card team to each league and a one-game playoff between the wild card teams.

NFL picks: Week 4

Week 3 was an amazing one for big underdogs, including the Bills, Titans and Lions winning outright. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.

Most frustrating players of the 2018 MLB season

The 2018 MLB season included numerous players who frustrated fans and analysts for a variety of reason. Here are the 25 most frustrating players of 2018.

The last 25 undefeated Division I football teams

With the evolution of the college football postseason from bowls to the Bowl Championship Series to the College Football Playoff, going undefeated has become a more prestigious feat.

NFL picks: Week 3

NFL Week 2 had several surprises, with significant underdogs like the Chiefs and Colts emerging as winners straight up. Here's a look at our picks against the spread as of Tuesday, Sept.