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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 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.

2024 NFL first-round mock draft: QBs taken 1-2-3

As we head into the NFL playoffs, the 2024 NFL draft order is becoming clearer. Here's a look at our first round mock draft, as of January 9, 2024.

Athletes who will dominate in 2024

2024 promises to be another huge year in the sports world. These 25 athletes have a chance to dominate in the new year.

The biggest wish for every NFL fan base in 2024

A new year brings new opportunities for NFL teams. With 2024 now upon us, here's our biggest wish for each NFL fan base.

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2024

Rookies made a monumental impact during the 2023 MLB season, and that trend is expected to continue. These 25 prospects could be the most impactful in 2024.

NFL assistants who could soon become head coaches

NFL head coaches are usually drawn from the current crop of NFL assistants, and there's no shortage of great candidates in the league currently. These names are just some of the possible coaches to be promoted to NFL head coach in the near future.

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every NFL position

The NFL salary cap creates challenges as teams try to build a championship squad. Here's a look at some of the most overpaid and underpaid players at each position midway through the 2023 season.

College players who have helped their NFL draft stock the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid. Fortunately for these 25 players, their stock for the upcoming NFL Draft has increased based on showing improvement in 2023.

25 NFL players who could be fantasy X-factors down the stretch

As we embark on the second half of the NFL season, injuries and player transactions allow unexpected players to emerge in the fantasy football landscape.

NFL players who could be dealt at the trade deadline

The 2023 NFL Trade Deadline is October 31, and more names are rumored to be in play as trade chips. These 25 players could be shipped via trade before the deadline.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Every MLB team enters the offseason with the ultimate goal of building a World Series roster. These are the most pressing needs for all 30 teams heading into the offseason.

Grading the 2023 season for every MLB team

The 2023 MLB regular season has concluded. Some teams met or exceeded expectations, while others would like to turn the page on 2023 as quickly as possible.

One trade candidate for every MLB team

The hot stove is expected to be active again during the MLB offseason. These players are top trade candidates for their respective teams.

Ranking the top 25 MLB free agents

The 2024 MLB free agent class features several big names, led by Shohei Ohtani. Here's a look at the top 25 free agents as we enter the offseason.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2023 season

At the conclusion of the 2023 MLB season, many players can't wait to turn the page to 2024. These are the most disappointing players from each team in 2023.

The most surprising player for every MLB team from the 2023 season

Each MLB season brings surprise performances. These were the biggest surprises for each team during the 2023 MLB season.

25 things we learned from the 2023 MLB season

Spurred by real changes and great performances, the 2023 MLB season has been one to remember. Here are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.