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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

MLB breakout candidates for the 2018 season

Every MLB season brings breakout players. Sometimes the writing is on the wall, while others seemingly come out of nowhere. Which players will step up their games and become household names this season?

MLB MVP candidates heading into 2018

The MVP Award races are wide open again this year in MLB. Reigning MVPs Jose Altuve and Giancarlo Stanton are now in the same league, opening things up on the NL side and increasing competition in the AL.

MLB players hoping for bounce-back seasons in 2018

A new season provides the opportunity for players coming off poor 2017 seasons to turn the page. 2018 will give them the chance to either prove last year was an anomaly or that perhaps injuries and/or age have caught up to them.

Top MLB Cy Young candidates heading into 2018

Every new season brings a new opportunity for MLB's best pitchers to break through. Most people know what to expect from the aces on the bump, but there are always surprising pitchers who emerge either earlier than expected or seemingly out of nowhere.

25 best MLB players under 25

The MLB youth movement continues, and the future of the game looks very bright. With superstars emerging ever younger in the game, there's no shortage of youngsters making an impact right away.

The best rookie on every MLB team in 2018

MLB is as young as ever, and there are plenty of rookies to be excited about in 2018. From uber-prospects finally getting their chances in the big leagues to stars from other leagues heading overseas to MLB, here are the best rookies to watch out for on every team.

MLB players who may retire after the 2018 season

Thanks to the designated hitter and specialty skills in high demand, baseball players can have long careers. However, MLB has also become a young man's game with many prospects getting their opportunities earlier and earlier in their careers.

Offseason needs for every NFL team

Every NFL team has holes to fill as the 2018 offseason begins. There will be players lost to free agency, injuries to overcome, and positions that simply need to be shored up for better production and depth.

2018 NFL Mock Draft (Feb. 19, 2018 edition)

We're now just a week away from the NFL combine, as draft prospects get prepped for one the biggest days of their lives. Every team will look to boost its roster through the draft, whether we're talking a rebuilding squad or the powerhouses looking to remain on top.

Top 30 NFL free agents

The NFL unrestricted free agency period officially begins in mid-March, and all 32 teams are making plans. This year's crop feature some true difference makers at the top.

NFL mock draft: Feb. 12 edition

Now one week past Super Bowl LII, all teams are looking toward the offseason, and the dust is starting to settle. The NFL Draft is still months away, but there is plenty of reason for excitement now.

Cities that have hosted the Winter Olympics

The rich history of the Winter Olympic Games began in 1924 and is set for its 23rd meeting in PyeongChang, South Korea. Here's a look at every city that's hosted the games over that time.

Athletes with the most Winter Olympic medals in history

The Winter Olympics have a history of fantastic performances, but only a select few athletes have shown repeated consistency over multiple games. Here are the 32 athletes who have won the most Winter Olympic medals in history, ranked from from most to least medals won.

Best Winter Olympic athlete from every state

While the United States hasn't had as much success in the Winter Olympics compared to the Summer Games, the list of winners and memorable moments is long.

Best Winter Olympian from the year you were born

The 2018 Winter Olympics start Feb. 9, and there are sure to be Olympians who amaze us in Pyeongchang. They'll join some of the greatest participants in Winter Olympics history spanning generations.

2018 NFL Mock Draft (Feb. 5, 2018 edition)

With the playoffs now in the rearview mirror and the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl champions, it's time for NFL teams to look toward the offseason and the draft in an attempt to dethrone the newly crowned champs.

The way too early odds to win Super Bowl LIII

All 32 NFL teams are looking toward 2018, and fans of each have some hope. Here's a look at the odds to win Super Bowl LIII. Odds are from Sportsbook.ag, as of Jan.

Super Bowl X-Factors

It's often the unexpected factors that make the biggest difference in the biggest moments. Who are 20 X-factors to watch in Super Bowl LII.

Storylines to watch for in Super Bowl LII

The Super Bowl LII matchup is set, and there are plenty of intriguing storylines as we approach the matchup between the Patriots and Eagles. Here's a rundown of 20 storylines to watch.

All 58 Super Bowl MVPs, ranked from worst to best

Winning a Super Bowl MVP makes a player unforgettable. Here are all 53 performances ranked from worst to best.

Names to know for Super Bowl LII

Super Bowl LII is set to be another epic matchup with the top seeds from the AFC and NFC squaring off. Here's a rundown of the names to know from the Patriots and Eagles.

25 NFL legends who never won a Super Bowl ring

Football is the ultimate team sport, which means even the best players can't get to the Promised Land on their own. That's been proved time and again, with some of the game's all-time greats never hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

How the Philadelphia Eagles arrived at Super Bowl LII

The Eagles overcame an injury to starting quarterback Carson Wentz late in the regular season to emerge as NFC champs. This came after losing Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, running back and punt returner Darren Sproles, special teams ace Chris Maragos and starting middle linebacker Jordan Hicks.

Position-by-position breakdown of Super Bowl LII teams

Super Bowl LII is all set with the New England Patriots taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams earned the No. 1 overall seed in their respective conferences, and each one took care of business at home to earn a trip to Minneapolis.