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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 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

There's no sport more American than baseball, with well over 100 years of history, and that history has brought some of the best player nicknames. These 25 nicknames from the game's history should leave you feeling nostalgic.

25 MLB players who could be dealt at the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is August 1. Leading up to that point, trade rumors will be rampant. These 25 major names could be dealt before the deadline.

20 players who are currently winning MLB fantasy leagues for their owners

It's not how to start, it's how you finish. While the 2023 season is still relatively early, these 20 players have been giving fantasy managers a big head start in fantasy baseball.

Who are the MVP & Cy Young favorites?

As we near the halfway mark of the MLB season, the favorites for MVP and Cy Young are becoming clearer. These are the favorites for the awards as of June 25, from FanDuel Sportsbook.

The biggest disappointments from the 2023 MLB season so far

Sometimes the best of expectations don't come to fruition. These 25 players would like to turn back the clock on the poor first half of their 2023 MLB season.

The biggest surprises during the 2023 MLB season so far

Every MLB season brings big surprises, and the first half of the 2023 season has been no different. These 25 players are some of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of the early season.

Pair apparent: The most famous sports twins of all time

Twins have made their mark on the sports world over the years. These 30 pairs of sports twins have wowed us the past, present, and in some cases, into the future.

25 MLB prospects who still might help teams in 2023

A well-stocked farm system can make all the difference for MLB teams in the second half of the season as they try to get an influx of energy. These 25 prospects could be set to help their major league ballclubs this season.

The most unlikely World Series teams

The history of the MLB World Series is filled with unpredictable matchups and outcomes. These 25 teams were the most unlikely to reach or win the World Series.

The best MLB players who never won a World Series

It takes more than one great player to win a championship. These all-time great MLB players had their fair share of personal accomplishments but were never able to win a World Series.

Which active NFL players are most likely to make the Hall of Fame?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is home to the all-time greats of the NFL. These 25 active players have a great shot to see their bust in Canton.

Every NFL franchise's all-time best player

All 32 NFL franchises have had great players, and some stand out above the rest. These are the best players to ever play for each team.

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

These are the most overpaid and underpaid players by position in the 2023 season.

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 entering the 2023 season.

The potential breakout player from all 32 NFL teams

Every new NFL season brings with it breakout performances, with players hoping to take their team to the next level. These are the top breakout candidates for each team entering the 2023 season.

The most exciting offseason addition for every NFL team

With a wild and crazy NFL offseason, fans of each team have reason for excitement. These are the most exciting offseason additions for each team.

The most puzzling move each NFL team made this offseason

Many of the NFL transactions this offseason have made headlines, and some for the wrong reasons. These are the most head-scratching moves of the 2023 NFL offseason so far.

The most compelling game from each week of the 2023 NFL schedule

The 2023 NFL schedule has finally been released, with plenty of exciting matchups. These are the most compelling games for all 18 weeks of the regular season.

Dominant regular-season teams that fizzled out in the postseason

The best teams during the regular season don't always finish the job in the playoffs. These are some of the most dominant regular season teams in sports history that couldn't quite reach the mountaintop in the playoffs.

One question still facing every NFL team this offseason

With the bulk of another wild NFL offseason in the books, the majority of rosters are in place but some questions still remain. Here's a look at the top remaining questions for each team following the draft.

The 25 best MLB teams from the 1990s

The 1990s were a fun era full of explosive offenses breaking long-standing records. These are the best 25 teams of the 1990s in MLB.

The 25 best MLB teams from the 1980s

MLB in the 1980s had plenty of pitching, defense, and small ball. These are the best 25 teams of the 1980s in MLB.

The 25 best MLB teams from the 2010s

Analytics reigned supreme in the 2010s as baseball evolved quickly in the decade. These are the best 25 teams of the 2010s in MLB.

The 25 best NFL teams from the 1980s

The 1980s NFL featured some of the best defenses the sport of football has ever seen, plus some explosive offenses. These are the best 25 teams of the decade.