Seth Trachtman

Writer

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

Twitter/X: @sethroto

Muck Rack: seth-trachtman

Personal Site: sethroto.com

March 6, 2017 | MLB

Ranking all 30 MLB rotations heading into 2017

The idea that pitching wins is accentuated by the Cubs' World Series title in 2016 after posting a 2.96 ERA during the regular season, the best in baseball by nearly a half run.

March 6, 2017 | MLB

Ranking all 30 MLB lineups heading in 2017

Home runs saw a strong increase during the 2016 MLB season, as runs seem to be making a slight comeback. Following an offseason full of player movement, here are the best lineups in baseball ranked from 1-30.

March 2, 2017 | MLB

Ranking all 30 MLB managers heading into 2017

The 2017 MLB season brings three new managerial hires. Meanwhile, the job security for the 27 other managers' jobs range from rock solid to on the hot seat.

February 28, 2017 | MLB

MLB players most likely to break out in 2017

The arrival of spring training is a time to be optimistic for many high-upside players who showed signs of a breakout last season. So who are the most likely candidates to burst onto the scene and become household names in 2017?

February 27, 2017 | MLB

2017 MLB award favorites heading into the season

Spring training is underway across baseball, which means the 2017 MLB season is right around the corner. You know what that means — time to name the preseason favorites for baseball's biggest awards.

February 27, 2017 | MLB

MLB rookies to keep an eye on in 2017

As 2017 spring training kicks off, all 30 MLB teams have hope. In many cases, this hope is boosted by the prospects they have who will contribute this season, but which rookies will actual perform this season?

February 27, 2017 | College Basketball

Tips for filling out your bracket

With the official first round of the NCAA Tournament tipping off March 16, the time for bracket pools is quickly arriving. What's the best way to fill out yours?

February 27, 2017 | College Basketball

College stars and their NBA equivalents

The 2017 NBA Draft class is considered one the strongest in years. So who do these college players resemble at the NBA level? Here are NBA comps for 20 of the top college basketball pro prospects as we head into the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

February 24, 2017 | College Basketball

The 25 best NCAA men's tournament teams of all time

With the 2021 NCAA Tournament around the corner, the undefeated Gonzaga and Baylor both have a chance to finish among the best men's college basketball teams ever if they can win the tournament.

February 22, 2017 | College Basketball

Who is the best men's college basketball player from each of the 50 states?

Who's the best college basketball player from Arizona? Nevada? What about Montana? Let's explore the best players whose hometowns are in each state.

February 17, 2017

2017 NFL Mock Draft, Feb. 17 edition

Draft stocks have been fluid recently following the Senior Bowl, and with the NFL Combine just around the corner, you'll hear about even more players helping or hurting their cause.

February 16, 2017 | NBA

Biggest surprises and disappointments of the NBA season

The 2016-17 NBA season has featured historic performances, with names like Russell Westbrook and James Harden playing at elite levels, along with many subpar performances from some of the top players in league.

February 13, 2017 | NFL

Top NFL free agents available

Now that Super Bowl LI is in the books, it's time to turn toward 2017 NFL free agency. Several perennial All-Pros highlight what is a relatively strong all-around free agent class, including a certain running back in the Steel City, big-name defensive players and receivers, and an intriguing quarterback.

February 13, 2017 | NBA

NBA midseason awards

The 2016-17 NBA season has been an exciting year already. You have the Warriors looking as dominant as ever with the addition of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook averaging a triple-double and James Harden carrying the Rockets to new heights under Mike D'Antoni.

February 10, 2017 | MLB

MLB position battles to watch during spring training 2017

Despite a relatively quiet offseason, there are numerous spring training battles as pitchers and catchers prepare to report for the 2017 season. Who will round out the loaded Dodgers' starting rotation?

February 8, 2017 | MLB

Best and worst moves of the 2016-2017 MLB offseason

The 2016-17 MLB offseason has been relatively quiet, but there have still been huge contracts and blockbuster trades over the last several months. Cy Young candidates and elite closers were on the move, while aging sluggers looked to cash in.

February 8, 2017 | MLB

Biggest question for every MLB team headed into spring training for 2017

Now that the NFL season is over, focus shifts to the diamond with pitchers and catchers set to report. With the Cubs overcoming more than a century's worth of bad luck to win the World Series is 2016, the curse of the billy goat is a thing of the past, but can the Cubs do the unthinkable and repeat?