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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 costly MLB injuries in the first quarter of the 2017 season

Just a single injury can be the difference between an MLB playing in October and staying home. The following injuries in the first quarter of the season have been the most costly for their teams, leaving them with some uphill battles for the rest of the season.

Most disappointing MLB players at the quarter mark of the 2017 season

With a quarter of the season in the books, there have been plenty of disappointing starts to the season for MLB players. The following rundown includes the most disappointing of those performances at the quarter mark of the 2017 season.

Most surprising MLB players at the quarter mark of the 2017 season

A quarter of the MLB season is in the books, and there are plenty of huge players who are performing at unexpected levels. The following list features 25 of the biggest surprises thus far, from the familiar to the relative unknowns looking to make names for themselves.

Ranking the potential 2017 NBA unrestricted free agents

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing and two teams already having their tickets to the conference finals punched, most franchises are already well into offseason planning.

Sleeper teams for the 2017 college football season

We're less than four months from the start of the college football season, and fans are already anticipating the 2017 season. We all know the Alabamas and Ohio States of the world are favorites for the College Football Playoff, but what teams can make the leap a la Washington last season and potentially crash the CFP party?

Ranking the NFL head coaches going into training camp 2017

The 2017 NFL season is just around the corner, with head coaches preparing their offseason programs. Who among them is the best? Here, we rank each head coach in the NFL from 32 on down to No.

2017 college football National Championship odds

With recruiting classes solidified and spring games in the rearview, many fans are already anticipating the 2017 college football season. Vegas has done the same, adjusting odds for the National Championship prospects since Clemson won the College Football Playoff.

NFL Vegas over/under win totals for 2017

The NFL team Vegas win over/unders were released after the NFL Draft concluded. The following win totals are from the South Point Casino as of April 30, 2017.

Derek Jeter: A career retrospective

Derek Jeter's No. 2 was by the Yankees to honor the man who helped lead the franchise to five World Series victories during his 20-year career.

Ranking the remaining NFL free agents after the 2017 draft

With the NFL Draft now over, teams are fairly certain where the holes on their rosters lie. That means the remaining NFL free agents could quickly find homes.

Most interesting prospects from the 2017 NFL Draft

The 2017 NFL Draft is finally in the books, with plenty of surprises. The following features some of the most interesting players to keep an eye on as they embark on their professional careers.

Way-too-early NFL mock draft for 2018

The 2017 NFL Draft is in the books, so it's time to look toward 2018. While it's extremely difficult to project the draft at this point, many of the top prospects have already emerged in college.

 

NFL veterans most impacted by the 2017 draft

NFL teams are always looking to get younger, and the early round picks can have a huge impact on the jobs of established veterans. The following slideshow features 20 NFL veterans impacted most by the draft.

 

Players to watch for on Day 3 of the NFL Draft

While Day 1 and Day 2 are the most high profile of the NFL Draft, Day 3 can be where Super Bowls are won. The following slideshow features prominent college players to watch for in Rounds 4-7.

 

Players to watch for on Day 2 of the NFL Draft

Day 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books, with plenty of surprises. There are plenty of talented players remaining going into Day 2, which includes the second and third rounds.

2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 26 edition

The NFL Draft finally arrives this week. The much-anticipated three-day event will be full of surprises, but the field has become more clear as we've gotten closer.

2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 19 edition

Just one week away from the NFL Draft, the picture of where players are going is becoming much clearer with each passing day. The following mock draft features the first two rounds as the 2017 NFL Draft approaches.

Biggest needs in the draft for every NFL team for the 2017 season

The NFL Draft is only one week away and while clubs are still making roster moves, each team's needs for the draft are becoming clear. From cornerbacks in Arizona to running backs in Washington, let's break down what all 32 teams need for the 2017 season. 

Big-name college players who will go in the late rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft

While the potential day one picks get most of the attention in the NFL Draft, plenty of big names will still be drafted in the later rounds. If history is any indication, plenty of teams will find significant contributors after the first round.

This season's most surprising/disappointing NBA teams

The 2016-17 NBA regular season is in the books. As usual, there have many several surprises and disappointments. The following features five of the most surprising and most disappointing teams in the NBA this year.

2017 NFL two-round mock draft, April 13 edition

Only two weeks away from the NFL Draft, the rumors and misdirection continue to fly. Which teams will make trades? Whose stock is still rising while others' fall?

Best underclassmen available in the 2017 NFL Draft

Underclassmen continue to dominate the early rounds of the NFL Draft, as the amount of juniors and redshirt sophomores making the leap to turn pro continues to rise.

Way too early college hoops top 25 for 2017-18

The 2016-17 men's college basketball season is in the books with North Carolina crowned as champion. So with that, it's already time to look toward next season.

Big threes in sports throughout history

Sports teams and successful eras are often remembered by the small groups of great players who led the way. When there's a trio of such players on the same team, it often leads to great success and, in some instances, sports immortality.

2017 NFL Mock Draft, March 30 edition

Pro day performances and newspaper headlines have added to the draft day intrigue, as we are now less than one month away. Here's how the projected first round looks just before April.