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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

The biggest NBA Draft blunders of all time

Whether it was a prolific bust drafted No. 1 overall or a player who was chosen before a future superstar, this list lays out the 25 biggest NBA Draft blunders.

The best late-round steals in MLB Draft history

Given the unpredictable nature of baseball, a game that is defined by failure, it should come as no surprise that there are many players drafted late who make their marks on the game.

Who won the Stanley Cup the year you were born?

Every true hockey fan wants to know who won the Stanley Cup the year he or she was born — along with all the winners that came before and after.  Here we chronicle the champion of every NHL season since 1918.

Who was the first overall pick in the NBA Draft in the year you were born?

Every true basketball fan would want to know who was the first pick in the NBA Draft the year he or she was born. This list chronicles the No. ! overall pick from each NBA season since 1950.

 
 

Who won the Preakness Stakes the year you were born?

The second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, has taken place since 1873. Here we display the winner every year of the Preakness because a true horse racing fan would want to know the winner the year he or she was born — as well as all the winners that came before and after.

 
 
 
 

The worst MLB teams of the modern era

The modern era of Major League Baseball began in 1900, and while we've seen a slew of great teams in the century-plus since, we've also witnessed some historically dreadful campaigns.

The Best NFL Rookie Running Back Seasons & Records

We take a look back at the best all-time NFL running back rookie seasons based on a combination of rushing yards, receiving yards, touchdowns and yards per carry.

The best NFL QB rookie seasons of all time

We take a look back at the best all-time NFL quarterback rookie seasons based on a combination of passing yards, rushing yards, touchdowns and completion percentage records and other intangibles.

 

Who won the Kentucky Derby the year you were born?

The Kentucky Derby has taken place for more than 140 years and counting. The first leg of the Triple Crown is arguably the most famous, and the winners are remembered for ages.

 
 
 

When the most recent Heisman Trophy winners were drafted

The Heisman Trophy, essentially the NCAA's MVP Award, is among the greatest individual awards in sports. But winning it doesn't guarantee NFL success. Here's a look at how Heisman winners since 1990 have performed in the league.

Trades that had the biggest effect on the NFL Draft

There are few things more exciting in sports than a blockbuster NFL trade — especially those that affect the draft. Here are the most impactful trades in NFL draft history.

The best QBs drafted by every NFL team

There is no more important position in the NFL than quarterback, which is why so many teams gamble in the draft in the hopes of finding that elusive franchise QB.

The worst draft pick for every NFL team since 2000

Each and every year, there are NFL teams that have high hopes for their draft picks only to see those players flame out in one fashion or another. Unfortunately, there are no do-overs or mulligans when it comes to the NFL Draft.