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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

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

Veterans most impacted by the 2018 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft always has a major impact on league veterans, both short and long-term. Here's a look at the NFL veterans most impacted by the 2018 NFL Draft.

Way-too-early 2019 NFL mock draft

The 2018 NFL Draft just finished, but some fans are already dreaming about 2019. Here's a first look at the draft prospects for next year in the way-too-early 2019 NFL mock draft.

Three-round NFL Mock Draft

The NFL Draft is just days away, and teams are finalizing their draft plans. There are all sorts of rumors out there, and we won't know until Thursday and through the weekend which were simply smokescreens and which turned out to be legit.

Best prospect at each position in the 2018 NFL Draft

The long-awaited 2018 NFL Draft is April 26-28, and by now, you've heard all the buzz surrounding the potential first-round picks and beyond. However, do you know which player projects as the best prospect at each individual position?

Big-name college players who will go in the later rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft

College performance doesn't always predict NFL performance, with countless past examples. Still, there are plenty of brilliant college performers who have established themselves before going pro.

Best underclassmen available in the 2018 NFL Draft

The NFL Draft is usually loaded with underclassmen, and that's certainly the case in 2018. From big-name quarterbacks to one extremely highly touted running back, defensive playmakers and everything between, some of the earliest picks could be players who declared for the draft before finishing out their four years of playing time in college.

Three-round NFL mock draft

The NFL Draft is just over one week away, and teams are finalizing their draft boards. With the exception of a few high-profile free agent options, most teams will look to address their needs at AT&T Stadium.

The best first-round NFL Draft picks of all time by slot

Whiffing on a first-round pick can set a team back significantly; nailing the first pick can do wonders for a team. Here are the best first-round picks of all time by slot since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

Draft needs for all 32 NFL teams

The NFL Draft is only two weeks away, and teams' draft boards are getting finalized. Every team has a list of major needs, and several of them will be addressed at AT&T Stadium during the draft.  Here's a look at the needs for all 32 NFL teams.

NFL Draft sleepers and stay-aways

The NFL Draft is now just weeks away. As with every year, there are many players who go into the draft underrated by scouts and the media, while others have major red flags that could limit their NFL performance.