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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

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.

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.