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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

Most surprising, disappointing MLB players in 2018

The MLB first half has seen some incredible performances — and some not so good. So who has been the best of the best of at their positions, and who has been bringing up the rear thus far in 2018?

Key storyline for every top 25 team

From position battles to replacing departed players, every college football team in the top 25 has issues it needs to address as we get closer to the start of the season.

Toughest college football schedules of 2018

Every college football team has high hopes for the upcoming season, but a tough schedule can potentially contribute to a disappointing campaign. Here are the 25 toughest schedules heading into the 2018 season.

Bad players who became great executives

On June 28, 1907, catcher Branch Rickey allowed 13 stolen bases in one game. Fortunately, he fared much better as a Major League Baseball general manager.

Plays that were so good or bad that they needed nicknames

Some sports plays are so memorable, they needed nicknames. Here we we look at the 25 most incredible plays from sports history that they had to be called something...

Two-round NBA mock draft

The NBA Draft is just days away on June 21. There are many questions that will finally be answered as we approach one of the deepest NBA draft talent pools in years.

2019 first-round NFL Mock Draft

Minicamps have commenced as teams prepare for the 2018 season, but what about 2019? As we prepare to watch this year's draft class members make their NFL debuts for their new teams, it's never too early to start thinking about which college football standouts this upcoming season potentially will go in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Perennial losers in sports

Some teams just can't get out of their own way. It gets to the point where it feels like losing is in these franchises' DNA. Fans of the following 25 sports franchises, both recently and many years ago, have weathered a long history of losing.

Two-round NBA mock draft

With the NBA Finals in the rearview mirror, we are now less than two weeks away from the NBA Draft on June 21. The draft picture is becoming clearer, so it's a good time for our first two round mock draft.

Jersey numbers that should be retired and jerseys that were unretired

The holy grail of sports franchises is retiring numbers, honoring past athletes for their contributions for all time. Some sports starts are still waiting for the deserved honor, while others had their numbers unretired, either temporarily or permanently.  Here's a look at 25 jerseys that should be retired or have been unretired.

Origin stories: Teams that used to go by different names

Every name has a story, and it doesn't always remain the same, especially in sports. These 25 sports franchises were born with different names. Here's a look at how their current names came to be.

Athletes who have had successful second careers

The stereotype of the dumb jock certainly isn't always truthful, as so many current and former athletes have shown. Plenty of athletes go on to achieve great success in their post-playing days.

First-round 2018 NBA Mock Draft

The NBA declaration deadline for underclassmen was May 30, so we now know which players will be eligible in the upcoming NBA Draft on June 21. With just

First-round 2018 MLB Mock Draft

The 2018 MLB Draft begins on June 4, with all 30 teams hoping to add the next superstars in the league. Which player will go No. 1 overall? Will arms rule the day, or are everyday players the most coveted?

First-round 2018 NBA Mock Draft

The NBA Playoffs are heading into the final stretch, with just about every team in full offseason mode. Each franchise is readying its draft board for June 21.  Here's a look at our latest mock draft as of May 28, 2018.

What sports legends did in their final games

Babe Ruth's final game took place 83 years ago on May 30, 1935. How did he do in his final appearance? How about other legendary sports figures in their last go-rounds?

Strangest fact or story from each Men's World Cup

The World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world, but it hasn't been without its strange moments and controversies over the years. Here are the strangest facts or stories for all 20 Men's World Cups.

First-round 2018 NBA mock draft

The NBA Draft order is now official following the lottery on May 15, and the Phoenix Suns are on the clock. As we look ahead to the draft on June 21, here's a look at how the picks shake out in our post-lottery mock.

Best soccer player from the year you were born (1950-2017)

There have been countless amazing soccer performers over the years, but every year has its best. Some stay on top for years while others come and go. Here are the best soccer players every year from 1950-2017 as the 2018 World Cup approaches.

Oldest players to ever be on Men's World Cup rosters

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia on June 14. Like most sports, soccer tends to be a young man's game, but there have been plenty of players who have participated in the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world over the age of 35.

Famous moms from the sports world

Many sports stars wouldn't be where they are without the strong support of their mothers. With Mother's Day right around the corner, on May 10, here are some of the most famous mothers of sports stars.

Professional coaches/managers who were with their teams the longest

Throughout the history of American professional sports, few coaches have managed to stay with their franchises for an extended period. These 25 coaches have had the longest tenures in the four major sports.

First-round 2018 NBA mock draft

With the NBA Playoffs well underway, teams already out of the mix are just looking forward to the NBA Draft on June 21. The lottery is set to take place in less than two weeks on May 15, which should provide a clearer picture for all the teams that tanked in 2017-18.

Offseason report card for every NFL team

The 2018 NFL offseason has been a whirlwind with one of the craziest free agent periods the league has ever seen and a draft loaded with talent. While