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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

Two-round NFL mock draft

The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and team needs are becoming clearer after the flurry of free agent signings and high-profile trades. Now into April, here's a look at which players will go where in the first two rounds of the draft as of April 2, 2018.

Golfers with the best odds to win the 2018 Masters

The Masters Tournament started in Augusta, Ga., in 1934, and the year's first major is set to be played from April 5-8 in 2018. Here are the top 20 favorites to win the green jacket, according to Sportsbook.ag, as of March 29, 2018.

NBA Draft risers and fallers from March Madness

The NCAA Tournament is an exciting time for players, teams and fans. It's also an opportunity for NBA prospects to show off their skills as they look toward the NBA Draft.

Mr. April: Best MLB April performances of all time

The month of April means the start of baseball season. For some, that may mean getting their timing down, but for others, it's already hitting (and pitching) season.

The most hyped MLB debuts of all time

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his much-anticipated MLB debut this week as both a starting pitcher and designated hitter after a great start to his professional career in Japan.

Players who helped themselves the most during spring training

MLB spring training brings new opportunities for players fighting for opportunities, roster spots and playing time. Some take advantage with strong showings and ride that to success during the regular season.

Best MLB player of all time born each day of April

April is synonymous with spring and the start of baseball season, when hope springs eternal for each fan base in some form or another. It also gets players back on the diamond for games that matter.

2018 first-round NFL Mock Draft (March 20, 2018 edition)

With the combine finished and free agency in full swing, the 2018 draft picture is become more clear. Several big-name players have found new homes, while one team already moved up in the draft to get its man.

Top 50 MLB prospects for 2018 and beyond

MLB has turned into a young player's game over the last several years, and the future of the game is very bright if its top prospects are any indication.

Best, worst and most puzzling moves of the MLB offseason

The MLB offseason has its own flavor, and that was no different in 2017-18. Now in the thick of spring training, here are the best, worst and most puzzling moves of the last offseason.

Every MLB team's X-factor

Every MLB team has an X-factor, the player who could be the unexpected difference between a mediocre year and a truly memorable one. Here's a look at each team's potentially surprising difference maker heading into the 2018 season.

Spring training position battles to keep an eye on

Every spring training brings significant position battles that could prove to be the difference for teams during the regular season. The competition often brings out the best in players and gives teams an idea what even the guys who lose the competitions in the spring can contribute during the season.

The last QBs selected in the first round by every NFL team

Quarterback is the most important position on the football field, but finding the right one in the NFL Draft is an inexact science. Here's the last quarterback drafted in the first round by all 32 teams.

The biggest question for every MLB team

Spring training is in full force with the 2018 MLB season right around the corner. Every team is out to dethrone the defending World Series champion Houston Astros, but every team has its share of issues as we enter the 2018 MLB season — even Houston.  Here's the biggest question for all 30 teams in 2018.

Most important player on every MLB team

Baseball is a team game, but the hopes of success often ride on one player. Here's the most important player from all 30 MLB teams.

2018 NFL first-round mock draft

The NFL Combine starts this week, so draft boards are in for a shakeup. 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.

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.