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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

One storyline to follow for every MLB team for the 2024 season

There are plenty of storylines to keep an eye on as we approach Opening Day. Here's a look at the top storyline for each MLB team.

Predicting the award winners for the 2024 MLB season

These players, managers, and executives have a great shot to win the top MLB awards in 2024.

All 30 MLB managers, ranked

Here's a look at all 30 MLB managers from top to bottom entering the 2024 season.

The biggest X-factors on every MLB roster for 2024

Every MLB team has a player, strength, or special skill that can make all the difference in wins and losses. As we approach the 2024 season, these X-factors stand out for each of the 30 teams.

The biggest bargain on every MLB team

High-priced stars usually get most of the attention, but great teams need a few bargains to enable big contracts. These players are the biggest bargains on their respective teams heading into the 2024 season.

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

MLB players are rarely paid huge dollars until well into their careers, which results in some "underpaid" young players and extremely bloated contracts for veterans.

25 bold predictions for the 2024 NFL offseason

We've grown to expect the unexpected during the NFL offseason. The 2024 offseason is shaping up to be another wild year, with multiple superstars possibly on the move.

The way-too-early odds to win Super Bowl LIX

As the Chiefs try to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls, the early Vegas odds are posted. Here's a look at the odds to win Super Bowl LIX from FanDuel as of February 20, 2024.

Super Bowl LVIII: The names to know

Super Bowl LVIII between the Chiefs and 49ers kicks off on February 11. These are the names to know heading into the game from both squads.

Storylines to keep an eye on for Super Bowl LVIII

The Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the 49ers and Chiefs features its fair share of great storylines. These storylines stand out heading into the big game on Feb.

2024 NFL Draft Big-name players who will go in the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

2024 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact in the NFL

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2024 NFL Draft: 25 diamonds in the rough

The early picks got most of the hype heading into the draft, but later picks could make all the difference in an eventual Super Bowl. These 25 players could be diamonds in the rough in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The greatest weakness for every NFL team heading into the 2024 draft

Entering the offseason, some NFL teams are just one piece away from a Super Bowl run while others need a full rebuild. Either way, all 32 teams have weaknesses to address heading into the 2024 draft.

The hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB

Pitchers have never thrown harder than they do in modern baseball, where radar-gun readings now hit triple digits regularly. These are the hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB during the 2023 season, based on average four-seam fastball velocity from Statcast.

2024 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

With each draft class, scouts and draft prognosticators often make comparisons between top prospects and established NFL players. As these top 20 prospects get ready for the draft, here's a look at some of their closest NFL comps.

NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

The NFL salary cap and non-guaranteed contracts result in major players being cut each offseason. These 25 players could be cap casualties in the 2024 offseason.

The fastest players in MLB

The new MLB rules adopted in 2023 placed more importance on speed, and these 25 speedsters certainly took advantage. Here's a look at the 25 fastest players from the 2023 season.

The 25 best rookies from the 2023 NFL season

A great rookie season can be a career launching pad for rookies, and the 2023 NFL rookie class certainly has its share of excellent performers. These 25 rookies have been the best of the year.

The 25 worst moves NFL teams made in 2023

An especially bad move can set an NFL team back years, and we saw our fair share of them in 2023. These are the 25 worst moves of the year.  

The 25 best moves NFL teams made in 2023

Great moves in the NFL offseason and beyond set the table for a successful season. These 25 moves from 2023 were the best of the year.