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The Operating RoomEp. 158: Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football feat. JJ ZachariasonJJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss their bold predictions for the 2024 fantasy football season. JJ and Kev also cover the impact of Samaje Perine on the Chiefs' backfield and Kyren Williams' value as a punt returner.2024-08-2952 minThe Operating RoomEp. 154: NFL Preseason Battles and Trade Rumors feat. Ian HartitzMBFantasyLife's Ian Hartitz (@IHartitz) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss news after Week 1 of the NFL preseason. Ian and Kev cover Brandon Aiyuk's potential move to Pittsburgh, Tyjae vs Pollard, Dowdle vs Zeke, Malik Nabers' expectations, and more!2024-08-1347 minThe Operating RoomEp. 149: Midseason MLB Futures Bets feat. Dan PreciadoThe Action Network's Dan Preciado (@DanJPreciado) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss their favorite MLB futures bets for the 2024 season. Dan and Kev cover their favorite values for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and the World Series.2024-06-0641 minThe Operating RoomEp. 145: Week 5 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers feat. Paul SporerFangraphs' Paul Sporer (@sporer) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss risers and fallers in fantasy baseball before Week 5 of the season. Kev and Paul also cover obfuscated closer situations around the league and their preferred pecking order of particular bullpens.2024-04-2256 minThe Operating RoomEp. 141: 2024 Fantasy Baseball Fades feat. Frank StampflCBS Sports' Frank Stampfl (@Roto_Frank) joins Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) to discuss baseball players they are avoiding throughout the top 200 of fantasy drafts in 2024 along with recent injury news on Ronald Acuna Jr, Kevin Gausman, David Bednar, and Cedric Mullins. Frank and Kev finish off the pod covering TGFBI and the teams they've drafted back-to-back in the same league.https://www.patreon.com/RotoSurgeon2024-03-061h 09The Operating RoomEp. 113: Early Fantasy Baseball Busts feat. Jon AndersonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller analyst Jon Anderson (@JonPGH) to discuss their top bust picks from the first 4 rounds of early fantasy baseball drafts. Also, Kev and Jon cover the Luis Arraez/Pablo Lopez trade along with Aroldis Chapman's signing in Kansas City.2023-01-2548 minThe Operating RoomEp. 108: Week 12 Running Back Dilemmas feat. Josh LarkyKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by The 33rd Team's Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) to discuss Week 12 along with the questions surrounding multiple top running backs. Kev and Josh also discuss a player each they are stashing just before the fantasy playoffs.2022-11-2947 minThe Operating RoomEp. 100: Week 3 Buys/Sells feat. RotoBallerFor the 100th episode, Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) hosts a medley of guests from RotoBaller past and present to discuss Buys/Sells in fantasy football after Week 2Guests include: Dan Palyo, Pierre Camus, Uncle Leo, Joe Nicely, Wai Sallas, Bill Dubiel, Dan Fornek, and Zack Waxman2022-09-211h 03The Operating RoomEp. 94: Upside Running Backs feat. RayGQueKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by TheDraftNetwork's Ray Garvin (@RayGQue) to discuss fantasy football Running Backs with upside after pick 100 in drafts.2022-08-0259 minThe Operating RoomEp. 93: Upside Wide Receivers feat. Akash PatelKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Dynasty Football analyst Akash Patel (@YZR_Fantasy) to discuss Wide Receivers in fantasy football who could finish top-12 at their position this year.2022-07-271h 25The Operating RoomEp. 92: Sleepers and Scott Fish Bowl 12 feat. Ryan McDowellKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by DLFootball's Ryan McDowell (@RyanMc23) to discuss SFB12 and sleepers after pick 100 in fantasy football.2022-07-191h 05The Operating RoomEp. 91: Fantasy Football Breakouts feat. JJ ZachariasonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by LateRound Fantasy Football's JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) to discuss their breakout picks for 2022 along with cover popular breakout candidates who they do not see popping anytime soon.2022-07-111h 40The Operating RoomEp. 90: Fantasy Football Bouncebacks feat. James McCoolKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by PayDirtDFS founder James McCool (@PayDirt_DFS) to discuss bouncebacks for the 2022 fantasy football season.2022-07-061h 21The Operating RoomEp. 89: 2022 Rookies in Redraft feat. Nate LissKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Dynasty Football aficionado Nate Liss (@AnOutragedJew) to discuss the 2022 NFL rookie class for redraft leagues.2022-06-291h 04The Operating RoomEp. 88: Fantasy Football Offseason Impacts feat. Frank Ammirante and Adam KofflerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by TheGameDay's Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) and RotoBaller's Adam Koffler to discuss every important offseason NFL transaction along with the fantasy implications that come along with it.Moves mentioned include: Russell Wilson to DenverMatt Ryan to IndianapolisAJ Brown to PhiladelphiaTyreek Hill to MiamiDavante Adams to Las VegasAllen Robinson to LAJuJu Smith-Schuster to Kansas City2022-06-2254 minThe Operating RoomEp. 87: SP Bouncebacks feat. Michael GovierKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Fantrax analyst Michael Govier (@mjgovier) to discuss fantasy baseball SPs they expect to bounce-back2022-05-2529 minThe Operating RoomEp. 86: Fantasy Baseball Cuts feat. Matt ModicaKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by high-stakes fantasy player Matt Modica (@ctmbaseball) to discuss which baseball players are or are becoming cut candidates in fantasy leagues!2022-05-1753 minThe Operating RoomEp. 85: Fantasy Baseball Rookies and ROS Expectations feat. Nathan GrimmKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fantasy baseball analyst Nathan Grimm (@brotisserie) to discuss recent rookie call-ups to the major leagues along with what to expect from several players moving forward.2022-05-1040 minThe Operating RoomEp. 84: Fantasy Baseball Breakouts/Slumps feat. Zack WaxmanKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller analyst Zack Waxman (@ZackyLineups) to discuss players whose breakouts/slumps are real or fugazi through the first month of the fantasy baseball season.2022-05-041h 05The Operating RoomEp. 83: Fantasy Baseball Buy Lows feat. Jon AndersonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller analyst Jon Anderson (@JonPGH) discuss fantasy baseball players to buy low.2022-04-2745 minThe Operating RoomEp. 82: Week 2 Fantasy Baseball Observations feat. Alex ChamberlainKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoGraphs' Alex Chamberlain (@DolphHauldhagen) discuss the first few games of the MLB season and what they've noticed thus far. Topics discussed range from baseball's best offense to injury slumps to rookies to much more!2022-04-191h 22The Operating RoomEp. 81: Week 1 Narratives to Buy/Sell feat. Eno SarrisKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Athletic writer Eno Sarris (@enosarris) to discuss fantasy baseball narratives that have sprouted after Opening Weekend. Players discussed include Steven Kwan, Shohei Ohtani, Jarred Kelenic, Carlos Rodon and more!2022-04-1238 minThe Operating RoomEp. 80: Spring Training Over/Under-Reactions feat. Paul SporerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FanGraphs' Paul Sporer (@Sporer) to discuss Spring Training over/under-reactions for 2022 fantasy baseball. Kev and Paul break down various players/topics of note from this season's Spring Training along with Paul's takeaways from the NFBC Main Event in Las Vegas.2022-03-281h 24The Operating RoomEp. 79: Post-Hype Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Baseball feat. Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller/TheGameDay analyst Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) to discuss post-hype sleepers for 2022 fantasy baseball. Kev and Frank also cover their recent $500 tag-team draft in which they drafted every single sleeper discussed.2022-03-2155 minThe Operating RoomEp. 78: Starting Pitching Bargains feat. SPStreamerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and the SPStreamer Michael Simeone (@SPStreamer) discuss valuable starting pitchers going later in fantasy baseball drafts. Kev and Michael also discuss recent MLB transactions at the positions along with newfound injuries and their favorite staffs of 2022!2022-03-151h 06The Operating RoomEp. 77: Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions feat. Grey AlbrightKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by the creator of RazzBall, Grey Albright (@RazzBall) to discuss their bold predictions for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Kev and Grey also delve into Grey's general draft strategy along with their respective TGFBI leagues.2022-03-081h 26The Operating RoomEp. 76: Fantasy Baseball Bounce-Backs feat. Ryan BloomfieldKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and BaseballHQ analyst Ryan Bloomfield (@RyanBHQ) team up to discuss bounce-backs for the 2022 fantasy baseball season.Kev and Ryan each share 3 players they believe rebound in value along with the starts to their TGFBI rosters along with the initial strategies there.2022-03-0156 minThe Operating RoomEp. 75: Starting Pitcher Tiers feat. Justin MasonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by the creator of TGFBI, Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB) to discuss the top-100 starting pitchers for 2022 along with The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational.2022-02-241h 11The Operating RoomEp. 74: Busts for 2022 Fantasy Baseball feat. Vlad SedlerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and FTNFantasy's head of MLB Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) discuss busts for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Kev and Vlad go back and forth with 3 busts each that they will not be drafting at any cost this year.Also, they discuss how to target upside while assessing risks in drafts to avoid prospect/upside busts that can kill a roster. Names like Jarred Kelenic and Adalberto Mondesi are prominent in these talks.2022-02-181h 06The Operating RoomEp. 73: Rookies for 2022 Fantasy Baseball feat. James AndersonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoWire's lead prospect analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) discuss their expectations for the top rookies in fantasy baseball this season. Rookies ranging from hitters to starters to even closers are covered. Some of the names dissected include, but are not limited to: Bobby Witt Jr, Shane Baz, Camilo Doval, Adley Rutschman, Spencer Torkelson, Keibert Ruiz, and Joe Ryan.2022-02-081h 00The Operating RoomEp. 72: This Year's ___ in Fantasy Baseball feat. Jeff EricksonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoWire's Senior Editor and host of RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on SiriusXM, Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) to discuss their breakout (or bust) picks for this year that mimic 2021."This Year's" Vlad Guerrero Jr., Robbie Ray, Cedric Mullins, Dylan Bundy, and Mark Melancon are all discussed with Jeff and Kev providing one each.2022-01-3157 minThe Operating RoomEp. 71: Injury Risks to Avoid/Target in Fantasy Baseball feat. Dave McDonaldKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the RotoSaurus: High Stakes Heat podcast Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss players in fantasy baseball who are either injured coming into the 2022 season or have increased risk factors based on prior injuries.2022-01-241h 25The Operating RoomEp. 70: Mulligans for 2022 Fantasy Football feat. Heath CummingsKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by CBS Sports' Senior Fantasy Writer Heath Cummings (@heathcummingssr) to discuss players they will or will not give mulligans to for struggling in 2021. Typically, these struggles stemmed from injury but Kev and Heath break down whether there was more to these players' issues in providing fantasy points.Players discussed include:-CMC-Antonio Gibson-Dak Prescott-Jerry Jeudy-JuJu Smith-Schuster-Odell Beckham Jr....along with the Seahawks and Jaguars offenses as a whole.2022-01-1955 minThe Operating RoomEp. 69: Fantasy Baseball Players That Don't Belong in Top-100 feat. Zack WaxmanKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the Draft Champions Podcast, Zack Waxman (@MylesStrawMVP) discuss players in the top-100 (using NFBC ADP) that do not belong. Zack and Kev chose 3 players each while going off on an occasional tangent about players surrounding them.Some of these things are not like the others...2022-01-101h 09The Operating RoomEp. 68: Winning Week 15 feat. Corey BuschlenKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Fantasy Stock Exchange's Corey Buschlen (@FootballStock) to discuss studs and duds for Week 15 aka the first week of the fantasy playoffs.Kev and Corey start the show by discussing the COVID impact on the Browns and Rams then break down each position (QB/RB/WR/TE/DST/K) and provide one stud and dud each for this week.2021-12-1553 minThe Operating RoomEp. 67: Preparing for the Fantasy Playoffs feat. Colby OlsonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and JustBaseballMedia analyst Colby Olson (@Colby_Olson3) get you ready for the fantasy football playoffs. Topics covered:-Playoff roster construction-Start/Sit Strategies for 50-50 RB rooms-adds/drops2021-12-0850 minThe Operating RoomEp. 66: Delayed Fantasy Football Breakouts feat. Josh LarkyKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and director of analytics at PlayerProfiler Josh Larky (@JLarkyTweets) start the episode by discussing 2021 breakout hits and misses from Josh's preseason appearance on The Operating Room. Later on, Josh's 2021 delayed breakouts/"league winners" and Kev's 2022 breakouts are thrown in the ring to help you in fantasy moving forward.2021-12-021h 18The Operating RoomEp. 65: First 2022 Fantasy Baseball Show feat. KC BubbaKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller analyst KC Bubba (@bdentrek) team up for the first fantasy baseball episode for the upcoming season. Pre-CBA expiration signings have been plentiful with names like Scherzer, Gausman, Semien, Seager, and many to go along with potential trades. Bubba and Kev cover every major signing/move thus far along with their predictions for moves to come.2021-11-291h 19The Operating RoomEp. 64: Breaking Down the Bears (+Turkey Day Spread Picks) feat. Bennett KarollKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and SiriusXMFantasy's associate producer Bennett Karoll (@thebennettk) discuss Bennett's hometown Bears and all of the compounding issues that come with it. From coaching hot seats, to QB controversy, to everything in-between, Kev and Bennett have you covered while also throwing in spread picks for Thanksgiving's NFL matchups!2021-11-2550 minThe Operating RoomEp. 63: Fantasy Panic Level and Week 11 Spread Picks feat. Adam Koffler and Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller/TheGameDay analysts Adam Koffler (@AdamKoffler) and Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) to discuss their panic levels on several underperforming and/or injured fantasy studs (Elijah Mitchell, T.J. Hockenson, Tyler Lockett, and Mike Williams) along with discussing their favorite picks against the spread for Week 11!2021-11-1944 minThe Operating RoomEp. 62: Week 10 Spread Picks + 2nd Half Expectations feat. MLB Moving AVGKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAVG) discuss 2nd-half team risers and fallers in the NFL along with their Week 10 spread picks!2021-11-111h 26The Operating RoomEp. 61: Week 9 NFL Spread Picks feat. Dan PreciadoKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and TheGameDay analyst Daniel Preciado (@DanJPreciado) team up to pick apart Week 9 NFL spreads from Sunday morning to MNF.2021-11-0537 minThe Operating RoomEp. 60: Week 8 DFS and Spread Picks feat. Thunder Dan PalyoKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoBaller's DFS expert Thunder Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) to discuss the Week 8 NFL slate. Every game from Thursday-Monday is discussed regarding picks against the spread and viable DFS plays.2021-10-2831 minThe Operating RoomEp. 59: Week 7 Takeaways feat. Mike ValverdeKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by PFF/Football Absurdity analyst, Mike Valverde (@RFLRedzone) to break down the Week 7 NFL slate and give their notable takeaways for fantasy football moving forward.2021-10-261h 32The Operating RoomEp. 58: Week 7 DFS and Spread Picks feat. Chris RobinKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and TeamRiseOrFall analyst Chris Robin (@DetroitBeastie) break down the NFL'S Week 7 slate and go through each game to determine their spread picks along with DFS plays they like in each matchup.2021-10-2139 minThe Operating RoomEp. 57: Week 6 Takeaways + Risers/Fallers feat. Adam Koffler and Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by fellow RotoBaller analysts Adam Koffler (@Adam Koffler) and Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) to discuss Week 6 of the fantasy football season along with a riser and faller they have noticed.2021-10-1942 minThe Operating RoomEp. 56: Week 5 Takeaways feat. Scott EngelKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Fantasy Hall of Famer/writer at RotoBaller and The Athletic, Scott Engel (@ScotteTheKing) discuss takeaways from Week 5 of the fantasy football season.Topics discussed:-Seahawks near future without Russell Wilson-Panthers recent skid-Ravens passing offense and their upside-Steelers sans JuJu moving forward2021-10-1331 minThe Operating RoomEp. 55: Week 5 Bets and Sells feat. Kevin ColemanKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by TripPlayFantasy's Kevin Coleman (@DaBoys_22) to discuss the Week 5 NFL slate for betting along with 3 players Kevin is looking to sell right now.2021-10-081h 08The Operating RoomEp. 54: Week 4 Buys and Bets feat. Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller/TheGameDay analyst Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) break down the Week 4 slate of NFL games. Frank also provides 3 players to buy that should bounce-back ASAP.2021-10-0159 minThe Operating RoomEp. 53: Week 2 Takeaways feat. Donkey TeethKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RazzBall editor Donkey Teeth (@DonkeyTeeth87) discuss the Week 2 NFL slate and their fantasy takeaways from it.2021-09-2143 minThe Operating RoomEp. 52: Over/Under Reactions post-Week 1 feat. Tommy MoKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Undroppables analyst Tommy Mo (@2on1FFB) cover notable fantasy football talking points after Week 1 of the NFL season.2021-09-1558 minThe Operating RoomEp. 51: Week 2 NFL Betting and DFS feat. Joey DimesKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and pro handicapper Joey Dimes (@Joey_Dimes1) discuss the Week 2 slate of NFL games for betting and DFS. Every game from Thursday-Monday is discussed with regards to the spread along with must-have DFS plays from certain matchups.2021-09-141h 07The Operating RoomEp 50: Ambiguous WR Rooms feat. Jakob SandersonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoUnderworld lead analyst Jakob Sanderson (@FF_RTDB) dissect five confounding WR rooms across the NFL and discuss which player from each they are interested in for the sake of fantasy along with what to do with Michael Thomas.WR Rooms discussed: Bengals, Eagles, Colts, Jaguars, Steelers2021-09-081h 59The Operating RoomEp. 49: Week 1 NFL Betting and DFS feat. MLB Moving AVGKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAVG) break down the Week 1 NFL slate game-by-game and give you their favorite bets along with those to stay away from. Kev and John also suggest certain players to start or fade in DFS from each game.2021-09-051h 21The Operating RoomEp. 48: RB Room Shakeups feat. Sosa KremenjasKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by PFF Fantasy Analyst Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) to discuss recent shake-ups in running back rooms across the NFL.Kev and Sosa break down the Rams, Patriots, and Jaguars backfields given the recent addition of Sony Michel to LA and injury to Travis Etienne. Also covered, free-agent RBs, future cut/trade candidates, and their potential impact across the league along with what to expect from the Rams' offense as a whole!2021-08-2650 minThe Operating RoomEp. 47: Late-Round League Winners feat. Matthew DavisKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and FTN Fantasy lead high-stakes analyst, Matthew Davis (@_MattyWood_) discuss picks made after the first 100 in fantasy football drafts that can help win your leagues. Kev and Matthew broke down QB, RB, WR, TE, and D/ST to find late-round gems at each spot to assist in your trek to a fantasy championship!2021-08-161h 19The Operating RoomEp. 46: Fantasy Offenses to Buy/Sell feat. Michael F. FlorioKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by NFLFantasy/RotoBaller analyst, Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) to discuss offenses Michael is buying or selling for the 2021 fantasy football season.Offenses discussed:-49ers-Buccaneers-Chargers-Jaguars-Titans-Patriots2021-08-131h 30The Operating RoomEp. 45: Injury Concerns for Fantasy Football feat. Edwin Porras, DPTKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FantasyPoints lead medical analyst, Edwin Porras, DPT (@FBInjuryDoc) to discuss injuries heading into the 2021 fantasy football season.Players discussed:-Michael Thomas-Carson Wentz-Will Fuller-Saquon Barkley-Courtland Sutton-Parris Campbell-Jaylen Waddle-Joe Burrow-Cam Akers2021-08-021h 02The Operating RoomEp. 44: Gut Calls for 2021 Fantasy Football feat. Vlad SedlerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FantasyGuru writer and high-stakes fantasy aficionado, Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut). Kev seeks out some "Gut Calls" from Vlad to help break down some troubling backfields and quarterback rooms around the NFL.Vlad also provides his takes on which values he's targeting in drafts along with a breakout offense to load up on this season.2021-07-271h 00The Operating RoomEp. 43: 2021 Bold Predictions feat. Dave KlugeKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by FootballGuys' Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) to discuss their bold predictions for the 2021 fantasy football season. Dave shared 5 while Kev only shared 4 because he is dumb and forgot to mention the 5th before signing off.2021-07-201h 16The Operating RoomEp. 42: Wide Receivers to Target in Drafts feat. Peter HowardKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and DLF Football Senior Writer Peter Howard (@pahowdy) discuss wide receivers to target in 2021 fantasy football drafts. Peter specializes in dynasty football but has a depth of analytic knowledge and historical outcomes for wide receivers. He and Kev focus on good values in fantasy drafts relative to ADP while providing their reasoning why (or why not if countered). Peter also provides his process in drafting along with describing the myth of vacated targets.Players discussed: Corey Davis, DJ Moore, Robby Anderson, Rondale Moore, DJ Chark, Chase Claypool, Deebo Samuel, Jaylen Waddle, Will Fuller...2021-07-131h 23The Operating RoomEp. 41: Draft Strategies for Fantasy Football feat. Chris TowersKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and CBS Fantasy's Chris Towers (@CTowersCBS) break down how to approach fantasy football drafts in 2021.General topics discussed:-SFB11-Weighing 2020's COVID-skewed season-Buying low -Paying for last year's results-2020 Rookies vs 2021-Positional ADP groupings +their valuesPlayers mentioned: Carson Wentz, David Montgomery, Allen Robinson, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Hollywood Brown, Travis Kelce, Darren Waller, Ja'Marr Chase, Rashod Bateman, and more!2021-07-061h 37The Operating RoomEp. 40: 2021 Fantasy Football Breakouts feat. Josh LarkyKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and PlayerProfiler's Analytics Director, Josh Larky (@JLarkyTweets) team up to discuss breakouts for fantasy football in 2021. Kev and Josh break down 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, and 1 TE each to target in drafts and provide their thoughts on best ball along with other redraft formats. The criteria for each breakout is simply someone who is not a bounce-back candidate, rather, a player who has yet to provide significant fantasy value.2021-06-291h 32The Operating RoomEp. 39: Early Fantasy Football ADPs to Like/Dislike feat. Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller analyst Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) dive into early draft season ADPs for fantasy football they like/dislike along with one player each that Kev and Frank view as a trap. some players mentioned include:-Kareem Hunt-Mike Davis-Noah Fant-Mark Andrews-Brandon Aiyuk-Juju Smith-Schuster-DJ Moore-Zack Mossand more!2021-06-221h 25The Operating RoomEp. 38: Fantasy Baseball Rookies+Prospects to Buy/Sell feat. James AndersonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoWire's Lead Prospect Analyst and Assistant Baseball Editor, James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) to break down rookies and prospects for fantasy baseball in 2021 (and beyond). The most important topic of the prospect and fantasy baseball world--Wander Franco--is, of course, discussed along with when to expect his call along with Vidal Brujan's. James also gives his take on the Rays' near-future plans.General topics discussed:•Rookie Hits: Logan Gilbert, James Kaprielian, Alek Manoah•Rookie Blues: Alec Bohm, Taylor Trammell, Andrew Vaughn•Rookie "Mediocrity": Shane McLanahan, Dane Dunning, Bobby Dalbec•...2021-06-151h 23The Operating RoomEp. 37: Mock MLB Trade Deadline Moves feat. Michael GovierKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the Pallazzo Podcast/Founder of RotoFanatic, Michael Govier (@MjGovier) discuss MLB Trade Deadline deals that they can envision and the subsequent effect it would have on the fantasy baseball landscape. Kev and Michael start off the pod discussing FAAB bids and Jarred Kelenic's demotion along with their expectations for Adolis Garcia.Potential trade candidates mentioned:-Matthew Boyd-Trevor Story-Joey Gallo-Nelson Cruz-Adam Frazier2021-06-091h 20The Operating RoomEp. 36: Bounce-Back Starting Pitchers feat. Michael AjetoKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and PitcherList analyst Michael Ajeto (@dysthymikey) cover a list of starting pitchers that have either bounced back or potentially could due on their track record. Bounce-Backs: Can they keep it up/improve?-Kyle Hendricks-Ross Stripling-Kyle Gibson-Alex CobbHope or Drop? Can they figure it out??-Blake Snell-Luis Castillo-Chris Paddack-Dylan Bundy-Kenta Maeda-Patrick CorbinKev and Michael also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's new album SOUR because why not.2021-06-011h 26The Operating RoomEp. 35: Expectations for Injured Players in Fantasy Baseball feat. Jorge MontanezKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and NBCSportsEdge/Fantrax writer Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) discuss injured fantasy baseball players and what to expect from them going forward.Kev and Jorge begin the episode by breaking down the broken New York Mets and what to make of their injury situation for the present and future. After, they move onto several prominent names across the league dealing with various ailments.Primary players discussed:-Christian Yelich-George Springer-Cody Bellinger-Corey Seager-Mike Trout-Byron Buxton-Sixto Sanchez-Zac Gallen-Jesus Luzardo2021-05-261h 18The Operating RoomEp. 34: Hitters to Buy/Sell in Fantasy Baseball feat. BrocNessMonsterKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and FTNFantasy MLB writer Broc Miller (@BrocNessMonster) focus on hitters to buy or sell in fantasy baseball redraft leagues for 2021.Hitters discussed:-Shohei Ohtani-Adolis Garcia-Marcus Semien-Victor Robles-Dansby Swanson-Brandon Lowealso: different bats Broc is higher/lower on ROSKev and Broc also discuss their NFBC teams along with their favorite real-life team: the Dodgers.2021-05-181h 21The Operating RoomEp. 33: Rest of Season MLB Projections feat. Steve PauloKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Razzball writer, Steve Paulo (@StevePaulo) discuss Steve's fantasy baseball projections via STOMPER, his unique model which has had success with several players for the 2021 season.Kev and Steve discuss various aspects of projections and some specific players throughout the podcast.Topics include:-Factors more heavily weighed in projections-Whether breakouts or decline are easier to nail down-Rookies and how random they can be2021-05-1254 minThe Operating RoomEp. 32: Starting Pitchers to Buy or Sell feat. Eric SamulskiKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller analyst, Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) dive into notable starting pitchers around the league. The pitchers selected have either been hot or cold thus far and a determination is made whether to buy their current performance or sell based on underlying metrics.Also, the duo discusses 3 starting pitchers Eric is higher on rest-of-season along with 3 he is lower on.2021-05-041h 15The Operating RoomEp. 31: First-Round NFL Mock Draft feat. Matt ValdovinosKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Matt Valdovinos (@MVScouting) team up to tackle a first-round mock draft with the actual NFL Draft set to begin this coming Thursday.Kev and Matt keep things realistic and make picks based on intel, rumors, and betting lines.2021-04-271h 18The Operating RoomEp. 30: Navigating Fantasy Baseball Injuries and Cold Starts feat. Justin MasonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and the founder of TGFBI, Justin Mason (@JustinMasonFWFB), team up to discuss early-season fantasy baseball injuries and slumping starters.Along with these topics, Kev and Justin also cover:-TGFBI-Waiver wire additions-Who to worry about, and who to be patient with-Hitters Justin expects to "heat up" as summer approaches-3 players Justin is higher on-3 he is lower on2021-04-201h 11The Operating RoomEp. 29: Early MLB Season Trends feat. John (@MLBMovingAVG) LaghezzaKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and FTN writer/host of the Corked Stats Podcast, John Laghezza (@MLBMovingAVG), discuss early-season trends in the MLB to break down what is real and what's not.Topics mentioned include:-"Deadened" baseball or just Re-Juiced? What to make of new Max Exit Velicity trends-Closers. How much of this early mess is managers trying out committees and how much is it “try outs” to find a guy?-Returning players who could help this week-How likely is Tatis to contribute at all in 2021?-Whether team splits early on vs L...2021-04-121h 16The Operating RoomEp. 28: MLB Opening Weekend Overreactions feat. Zack WaxmanKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by Zack Waxman (@ZackRoto), host of the Draft Champions Podcast (@DraftChampagne), to discuss some fantasy baseball overreactions from Opening Weekend of the MLB season.Kev and Zack cover topics ranging from:-FAAB strategies-Julian Merryweather vs Jordan Romano-Orioles good or the Red Sox miserable?-Zach Plesac-Are the Astros back?-Zack discusses his adds and drops from the most recent waiver periodThen, the ongoing battle between high-stakes NFBC players and the fantasy baseball industry caps off the episode2021-04-051h 25The Operating RoomEp. 27: Breakouts/Busts for Fantasy Baseball in 2021 feat. Michael SalfinoKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and The Athletic's Michael Salfino (@MichaelSalfino) cover Michael's breakouts and busts for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.Kev and Michael also discuss:-Zach Wilson vs Sam Darnold-Michael's general evaluation strategy-IdiomsPlayers mentioned - Vlad Guerrero Jr., Jose Abreu, Eloy Jimenez, Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernandez, Dom Smith, Jazz Chisholm, Nolan Arenado, Nick Madrigal, Mike Yastrzemski, Alex Dickerson, Christian Javier, Yusei Kikuchi, Rowdy Tellez2021-03-291h 10The Operating RoomEp. 25: Home League Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies feat. Nick PollackHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Nick Pollack (@PitcherList), founder of PitcherList, link up to discuss fantasy baseball and the strategies that should go into typical of home leagues. Topics covered include (but are not limited to:-Shohei Ohtani-The Cincinnati Reds and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Decision to play Eugenio Suarez at shortstop-Tejay Antone-Nick's evaluation process-Preseason injuriesalong with 3 players Nick is higher on, and 3 he is lower on2021-03-171h 24The Operating RoomEp. 24: How to Start a Fantasy Baseball Draft feat. Frank AmmiranteKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller, Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ), break down the first third of their most recent 50-round Draft Champions on the NFBC. Kev and Frank cover all of their picks in this span, the strategy behind where and why they selected who they did, along with what their plan was each round after getting sniped.2021-03-1256 minThe Operating RoomEp. 23: 2021 Starting Pitching Landscape feat. Michael (@SPStreamer) SimioneKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) break down the starting pitching landscape for the 2021 MLB season from a fantasy perspective.Kev and Michael cover:-How SP streaming works-Draft strategies integrating streaming as a strategy-Trepidations with SPs in 2021-How to draft pitchers-What makes a pitcher/individual pitches good? -What metrics are useful and what aren't?Also, 3 players Michael is higher on and 3 lower2021-03-091h 15The Operating RoomEp. 22: Over/Undervalued Fantasy Baseball Players in 2021 feat. Vlad SedlerKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) of FantasyGuru discuss opportunities presented to managers in the 2021 Fantasy Baseball season. Vlad, a seasoned high-stakes NFBC participant/winner, and creator of VDP is a veteran of the industry who has formed his strategy over the years to a low-risk, high-reward system. Kev and Vlad discuss:-Vlad's general draft strategy and VDP-Mulligans for the 2020 season-How much the short season skewed ADP-SP inning limits/workload management-Rookies-Who Vlad is higher/lower onPlayers mention include, but are not limited...2021-03-0155 minThe Operating RoomEp. 21: How to Win Your Fantasy Baseball League feat. Dave McDonaldKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the RotoSaurus podcast, Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD), discuss the various draft strategies possible to winning your fantasy baseball league in 2021. Dave, who has participated (and won) in high-stakes fantasy baseball leagues for over a decade, joins the show in hopes to share the wisdom that has come with playing with the best-of-the-best.Kev and Dave cover:-Dave's general draft strategy-What types of players to avoid-How worrisome preseason COVID diagnoses are-Handcuffing closersPlayers mention include:-Jacob deGrom-Zach Plesac2021-02-242h 05The Operating RoomEp. 20: Fantasy Baseball Impact of MLB Offseason Changes feat. Jeff EricksonKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoWire's Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) to discuss the fantasy baseball impact of the MLB's offseason decisions and changes.Kev and Jeff cover:-How to navigate the "deadened" baseball-New park factors via humidor additions-Statcast. What it is and whether it should play into your draft strategyJeff closes us out with three players he is higher on and three he regards lower.2021-02-111h 02The Operating RoomEp. 19: Blockbuster MLB Offseason Moves+Impact feat. Mike KurlandKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller, host of the Bases Loaded Fantasy Baseball podcast, Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland), break down the blockbuster offseason moves that have occurred thus far in the MLB. Kev and Mike go over the real-life impact along with the fantasy angle of:-Trevor Bauer to LAD-Nolan Arenado to STL-Francisco Lindor to NYM-George Springer to TOR-Marcell Ozuna to ATLOn top of this, Mike provides three fantasy baseball players he is higher on along with three he is lower on!2021-02-062h 12The Operating RoomEp. 18: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Intro feat. Frank StampflKev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by CBS Fantasy's Frank Stampfl (@Roto_Frank) to discuss the 2021 fantasy baseball season. This episode is a primer that covers the questions looming large across the fantasy landscape such as:-How will the allegedly shortened season affect draft strategies?-What to make of pitchers coming off of 2020's shortened year?-When to start loading up on SPs?-Is the uncertainty of the DH affecting your draft strategy?-Roto vs H2H vs Points leaguesPlayers mentioned include:-Carlos Correa-Aaron Judge-Zach Plesac...2021-02-021h 09The Operating RoomEp 17: Fantasy Basketball Players to Sell HighHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) discusses three players in fantasy basketball that he views as "sell-high" candidates after performing at an unusually high level through the first six weeks of the NBA season.2021-01-2706 minThe Operating RoomEp 16.5: Betting on the NFL Divisional PlayoffsHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) covers every game for the NFL Divisional Weekend and gives his best bets for each spread and game-total.Rams/Packers - 0:41Bills/Ravens - 3:41Browns/Chiefs - 5:27Buccaneers/Saints - 6:572021-01-1609 minThe Operating RoomEp. 16: James Harden Mega-TradeIn Episode 16 of The Operating Room, host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) goes solo to break down the James Harden trade that required four teams to complete.Kev goes through each team and how their acquisitions and losses in this saga affect them for the short-term and rest-of-season.Brooklyn - 1:12Houston - 5:45Indiana - 8:18Cleveland - 10:272021-01-1413 minThe Operating RoomEp 15.5: Fantasy Basketball Buy LowsHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) discusses his four favorite early-season buy lows for the 2020-2021 fantasy basketball season.2021-01-0513 minThe Operating RoomEp. 15: Fantasy Basketball Early Season Over/Under Reactions feat. Dan PalyoHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller Dan Palyo (@ThunderDanDFS) break down six fantasy basketball players whose early-season production is worth discussing for better or worse.Players discussed include, but are not limited to: Myles Turner, Christian Wood, Gordon Hayward, Kelly Oubre, Deandre Ayton, and John Collins.2020-12-3154 minThe Operating RoomEp. 14.5: Ja Morant Injury Fantasy Basketball Impact and Waiver Wire PickupsRotoBaller's Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) hops on The Operating Room to discuss which Grizzlies to pick up off of the waiver wire with Ja Morant set to miss the next 3-5 weeks. Kev also discuss some general pick-ups that intrigue him in Week 2 of the fantasy basketball season.2020-12-3010 minThe Operating RoomEp. 14: 2021 NBA Season Preview - Win Totals and Awards feat. Dan PreciadoHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and LakeShowLife's Dan Preciado (@DanJPreciado) discuss the 2020-2021 NBA Season and what to expect from each team with respect to their Vegas win totals. Kev and Dan also delve into season-long awards such as MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved Player.All betting lines are presented by PointsBet.com.2020-12-231h 23The Operating RoomEp. 13.5: Fantasy Basketball Players to Avoid in 2020-2021 DraftsHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) dives into a handful of fantasy basketball players he cannot imagine drafting for the 2020-2021 season.2020-12-1808 minThe Operating RoomEp. 13: Rookies to Trust in the Fantasy Football Playoffs + 2021 Breakouts feat. Bruce MatsonHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and guest Bruce Matson (@MetricScout) discuss 2020 rookies to trust in the fantasy football playoffs. Rookies mentioned include: Jalen Hurts, Cam Akers, J.K. Dobbins, Jonathan Taylor, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Lynn Bowden Jr., and Cole Kmet.Also, Kev and Bruce dive into their favorite rookie who disappointed in 2020 but is set to breakout in 2021.2020-12-1656 minThe Operating RoomEp. 12.5: Fantasy Basketball SleepersHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) discusses three must-have fantasy basketball sleepers for the 2020-2021 season.2020-12-1007 minThe Operating RoomEp. 12: Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategies feat. John FishHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by high-stakes fantasy basketball player John Fish (@JohnFish2483) to discuss fantasy basketball draft strategies for the upcoming 2020-2021 season.Kev and John focus on a variety of topics ranging from:-How to navigate the first round-Player archetypes to avoid-Risk management with injured players-How heavily to weigh average draft position-Rookies-Breakout candidates2020-12-0748 minThe Operating RoomEp. 11: Fantasy Football Playoff Strategies feat. Bill DubielHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and guest Bill Dubiel (@Dubs_On_Edge) of AcquireX Edge discuss general strategies to help you maximize your potential in the fantasy football playoffs.Kev and Bill also cover several players and whether to trust them in the coming weeks, such as Alvin Kamara, Brandin Cooks, T.Y. Hilton, the Rams RBs, and Buccaneers WRs.2020-12-0254 minThe Operating RoomEp. 10: Joe Burrow's Injury Plus Which Rams Starters to Trust in Fantasy feat. Steve RebeiroHost Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and fellow RotoBaller, Steve Rebeiro (@SteveRebeiro), break down Joe Burrow's injury and impact on the Bengals skill players for fantasy this year and next along with what they should do in the upcoming draft (2:09). Then, they get into their wheelhouse discussing which Rams, aside from Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, you can trust in your weekly lineups for the rest of 2020 (19:20).2020-11-2542 minThe Operating RoomEp. 9: Where Do The Chicago Bears Go From Here? feat. Bennett KarollRotoBaller's Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and SiriusXM's Bennett Karoll (@TheBennettK) discuss the Chicago Bears options moving forward in fantasy and reality. Bennett, a life-long Bears fan gives his best, unbiased takes with a hint of optimism that could flip even the most pessimistic Bears fantasy managers and fans alike. This episode of The Operating Room covers everything for the Bears moving forward from not only the quarterback, head coach, offensive weapons, and defense but also, the decision makers up top.2020-11-1852 minThe Operating RoomEp. 8: Second-Half Surgers feat. Brandon MurchisonRotoBaller's Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and Brandon Murchison (@RotoSuperstar) discuss second-half studs for fantasy football from teams like the Ravens, Chargers, and Colts.Ravens - 4:30Chargers - 16:15Colts - 27:052020-11-1238 minThe Operating RoomEp. 7: First-Half Fantasy Football Busts feat. Sosa KremenjasIn the seventh episode of The Operating Room, host Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) of RotoBaller along with guest Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) of PFF discuss busts from the first-half of the fantasy football season and what to expect from them moving forward.2020-11-0437 min