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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

Odds to win the 2017-18 NHL Stanley Cup

With another NHL season in the books, sights are already set on the 2017-18 season. There isn't an overwhelming favorite for next season even with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking home their second straight Stanley Cup, but the following features the odds to win as of June 1, 2017, according to sportsbook.ag.

Who won the U.S. Open the year you were born?

The 2017 U.S. Open takes place June 15-18 at Erin Hills. Here's a rundown of every men's U.S. Open winner in tournament history, from 1895 all the way to 2016.

Odds to win the 2017-18 NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors are back on top in the NBA, one game away from winning their second championship in three seasons, and heavy favorites to repeat in 2017-18.

College football head coaches on the hot seat in 2017

Each college football season starts with many head coaches' backs against the wall. The following 20 head coaches are on the hot seat entering the year.

Most frustrating players of the 2017 MLB season

Every MLB season brings its fair share of disappointing performances and frustrating players, like Jason Heyward and Bryce Harper last season, for example.

Biggest rebounds of the 2017 MLB season

While the MLB season has just two full months in the books, the biggest rebound years of 2017 are already clear. The following features the 25 best rebounds thus far.

The best first overall MLB Draft picks ever

The first overall draft choice in the MLB June Draft has featured some Hall of Fame players, but it certainly hasn't been a sure thing for the team with the top pick.

Best June draft first-round pick in the history of every MLB franchise

The first round of the June MLB Draft usually delivers the most high-upside talent. As the 2017 June MLB Draft gets closer, here are the best first-round picks in the history of each franchise.

MLB prospects most likely to be called up during the second half of 2017

Top MLB prospects called up during the second half of the season can be difference makers for teams in playoff contention or further their development for teams out of contention.

Best MLB player of all time drafted from every state

The MLB Draft isn't as publicized as the NFL and NBA Drafts, but it's just as important for building a successful organization. The following features the best MLB player drafted from all 50 states over the years.

NFL injuries to watch going into 2017

The health of many NFL players yields question marks heading into 2017 training camp, with everything from injuries last year to "offseason maintenance" surgeries.

 

Most hated NBA players

The NBA promotes its stars as well as any major sport. In the process, many players also become hated targets for fans. The following slideshow features the 25 most hated players in the NBA.

 

NFL players heading into make-or-break years in 2017

The upcoming 2017 NFL season is an important year for many players, whether it's due to age, injuries, or performance. The following 25 players could be seeing their final opportunities this season.

 

Who won the NBA MVP the year you were born?

The NBA Most Valuable Player Award was first given in 1956 for the best performing player during the regular season. The following slideshow features every NBA MVP Award winner in history.

 

NBA Finals -- the names to know

The 2017 NBA Finals will be the third straight matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in the Finals. The franchises have split over the last two years, and come into the Finals having lost only one game combined during the playoffs.

 

Every NBA Finals MVP

You can debate the merits of what makes for the NBA's regular-season MVP, but come championship time, the series usually determines which player takes home NBA Finals MVP honors.

Best draft pick in the history of each NBA organization

The NBA Draft began in 1947, and has become one of the most anticipated events on the NBA calendar. The following list features the best player ever drafted by each NBA organization.

 

Ranking the Cleveland Browns starting quarterbacks since 2000

Cleveland's recent and infamous issues at quarterback have been nearly unmatched by any other organization in NFL history. The following rankings show just how bad they've been at the position, ranking all of their starters at quarterback since 2000 from best (if you can call it that) to worst.

 

Best NBA head coaches of all time

The debate over the best head coaches in NBA history is potentially endless. The following features the top 25 head coaches in NBA history based on NBA championships and regular-season win percentage.

Previewing 2017-18 MLB free agent class

It's still early to think about the 2017-18 MLB free agent class, but there is significantly more depth than the previous year's selection. The following features 25 of the biggest names slated for free agency following this season.

Current MLB players most likely to have their numbers retired by their teams

A retired number is one of the highest honors a player can get from an MLB organization. The following 25 players are the top candidates to have their numbers retired with their current MLB teams when it's all said and done.

Who won the Belmont Stakes the year you were born?

The following is a rundown of every winner in the history of the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes.

Professional sports leagues that challenged the establishment

We all know the big four in American professional sports: NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB. They've run things for the better part of a century or longer. All four are so big and powerful that it is difficult for any upstart to challenge them for, well, pretty much anything.

Biggest weakness of every MLB team going into 2017

With one quarter of the MLB season in the books, the strengths and weaknesses of teams are becoming much clearer. Here, we lay out where each team in both leagues is lacking.

Projecting the 2017 MLB All-Stars at the quarter mark of the season

The 2017 MLB All-Star Game is two months away, but it's not too early to consider the top considers with voting open. The following rundown features the best candidates for the All-Star Game through one quarter of the season.