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The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast
MassLive.com beat reporter Chris Cotillo and MassLive.com supervising reporter/columnist Sean McAdam will be joined by guests from around Major League Baseball to break down the latest news, notes, rumors and opinions surrounding the Boston Red Sox.
Episodes
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp. 284: Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey on newcomers Garrett Crochet, Aroldis Chapman, plans for both.
Andrew Bailey, Red Sox pitching coach, is excited to work with both Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman and also provided some injury updates on Lucas Giolito…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp. 283: Mailbag Edition! Sean McAdam is joined by Lauren Campbell as they take questions from readers.
Sean McAdam and guest host Lauren Campbell dip into the mailbag and answer questions about what’s next for the Red Sox, the future of Masataka Yoshida and who…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 282: EMERGENCY Pod -- Reacting to the Red Sox acquiring Garrett Crochet for Kyle Teel, others in blockbuster trade
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with an emergency podcast after news broke that the Red Sox acquired their ace by landing left-hander Garrett…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 281: Recapping Day 2 of the Winter Meetings with Max Fried off the board and the Red Sox in talks with Corbin Burnes, Alex Bregman
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back from Dallas where the Red Sox were just outbid on top starter Max Fried, who is headed to the Yankees. Cotillo…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 280: Recapping Day 1 of the Winter Meetings, including Juan Soto to the Mets and where the Red Sox go from here
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam, on location at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, react to the news Juan Soto is headed to the Mets on a massive $765M deal…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 279: Predicting how the Juan Soto sweepstakes will wrap up, reaction to Red Sox signing Aroldis Chapman & more
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam get you ready for the Winter Meetings by discussing when and how the Juan Soto sweepstakes will wrap up…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp. 278: Play-by-play announcer Dave Sims on becoming the new radio voice of the Yankees, whether the Red Sox and his former team (Seattle) match up on a trade and joining the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry from the broadcast booth
Long-time play-by-play announcer Dave Sims joins the show to talk about moving from the Mariners' booth to the Yankees', what he missed about sports in the…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 277: What we're hearing on Juan Soto and the Red Sox, plus could Rafael Devers move off third base?
On a Thanksgiving week edition of the podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk about the latest on Juan Soto's timetable, plus what it means for…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 276: David Ortiz on Juan Soto's chances of landing with the Red Sox, his recruiting efforts and this weekend's charity event
Hall of Famer David Ortiz joins the show from Marco Island, Florida, where he's hosting an event for the David Ortiz Children's Fund. Ortiz talks at length…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 275: More Juan Soto talk, plus Nick Pivetta declines qualifying offer, Red Sox roster decisions & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam lead off the week with the latest Red Sox news as it pertains to the pursuit of superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Cotillo…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 274: Details of the Red Sox/Juan Soto meeting emerge, plus reaction to the Justin Wilson signing & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with details on the three-hour meeting between the Red Sox and Juan Soto in California on Thursday evening. The…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 273: Reacting to the Red Sox meeting with Juan Soto (and handicapping their chances), plus Roki Sasaki news & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with reaction to the big news that Red Sox decision-makers are traveling to California to meet with top free…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 272: Reaction to Craig Breslow's GM Meetings comments, plus Garrett Crochet as a Red Sox fit & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Chris Smith, who is fresh off a four-day trip to San Antonio to cover the Red Sox at the GM Meetings for…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 271: Reacting to the Red Sox' surprising Nick Pivetta decision, plus unpacking offseason bold predictions & more
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack the surprising decision from the Red Sox to issue a qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta. The…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 270: Mailbag! Previewing a busy Red Sox offseason (including free agents, trades) now that the World Series is over
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode with the World Series over and hot stove season beginning early next week. The…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 269: Lou Merloni outlines his offseason plan to make the Red Sox contenders again
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by NESN and WEEI analyst Lou Merloni for an offseason preview episode. Merloni outlines exactly what he hopes…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 268: Analyzing the Red Sox' front office changes, plus previewing a blockbuster Dodgers-Yankees World Series and more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a new episode in which they analyze the latest changes in the Red Sox' front office, including the hiring…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 267: Behind the scenes of Netflix's brand new 2004 Red Sox documentary with director Colin Barnicle
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Colin Barnicle, the director of Netflix's new documentary, "The Comeback: 2004 Red Sox."…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 266: MLB ballpark rankings Part II (the top half, from No. 1 to No. 15)
This episode is Part II of a two-part series where MassLive's baseball writers (Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith) rank baseball's ballparks from No…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 265: MLB ballpark rankings Part I (the bottom half, from No. 16 to No. 30)
This episode is Part I of a two-part series where MassLive's baseball writers (Chris Cotillo, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith) rank baseball's ballparks from No. 1…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 264: Red Sox make coaching changes, plus thoughts on the MLB postseason and Terry Francona's return
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another episode and start by discussing the news that the Red Sox have fired three coaches after a…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 263: Mailbag! Remembering Luis Tiant plus early predictions on Red Sox free agent signings, trades & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode as the offseason begins. The hosts start with a remembrance of the late Luis Tiant…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 262: Sam Kennedy reacts to another disappointing Red Sox season and previews a busy offseason for Boston
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy for a year-end look back at the 2024 Red Sox. Kennedy discusses his…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 261: Takeaways from the Red Sox' end-of-year presser, plus reviewing preseason playoff/award predictions
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss their many takeaways from Monday's end-of-season red Sox press conference with Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow and…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 260: Red Sox report cards! Grading pitchers from Tanner Houck to Lucas Sims, Luis García
It's once again report card time as the Red Sox season comes to a close. In Part II, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are handing out grades for Boston's…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 259: Red Sox report cards! Grading position players from Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers to Danny Jansen
It's once again report card time as the Red Sox season comes to a close. In Part I, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are handing out grades for Boston's…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 258: Joe Castiglione explains his decision to retire and looks back at 42 years in the Red Sox radio booth
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by legendary Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione, who over the weekend announced his…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 257: Analyzing a lost weekend in New York, tension with the Yankees and whether or not it has been a successful Red Sox season
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with another podcast after the Red Sox all but played themselves out of playoff contention by losing three of…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 256: Leftover thoughts on Rafael Devers and leadership, Netflix expectations and another pulse check on the Red Sox
On this episode, co-host Chris Cotillo returns and joins Sean McAdam to catch up on what has happened in the world of the Red Sox over the last couple weeks…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 255: Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo on the Red Sox' collapse, two teams in New York perhaps headed for October and some NFL predictions.
Sirius/XM host Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo is our guest this week. Chris looks at the second-half collapse of the Red Sox, the prospects for the Mets and Yankees in…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 254: Mailbag! We answer your questions about Rafael Devers' leadership, what the bullpen might look like next year and many more.
In a mailbag edition, aided by Lauren Campbell, we get to your questions about Rafael Devers' leadership, the team's sloppy defense, and what the Red Sox might…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 253: Erik Sherman, co-author of, “Dewey - Behind the Gold Glove,” a book with - and about - Red Sox great Dwight Evans.
Author Erik Sherman joins co-host Sean McAdam to discuss his new book project with Dwight Evans. Sherman reveals how Evans overcame personal tragedies to forge…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 252: Is the Red Sox' season over? Analyzing a badly timed losing streak at home and what it all means
Are the Red Sox done after losing five in a row to start a key homestand? It's a question co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam try to answer. The writers…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp. 251: An update on the Big Three moving up to Worcester, as well as a look at their promotion timetables
Co-host Sean McAdam welcomes MassLIve's Chris Smith, who takes a look at the Big Three moving up to Worcester, a guess at when they might make their major…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 250: Dissecting the Red Sox' ongoing bullpen disaster, plus thoughts on Masataka Yoshida, Triston Casas & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the ongoing five-alarm fire that is the Red Sox' bullpen in the second half on this new episode. The writers…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 249: Mailbag! Analyzing Triston Casas' return to Red Sox, Rich Hill signing, pitching problems & much more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode with the Red Sox in Baltimore. The writers start by discussing the news that…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 248: Reacting to Jarren Duran's suspension (and the implications), James Paxton's injury, the 'Big Three' heading to Worcester & more
On the first episode of the week, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam have a lengthy discussion about Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran being suspended two…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 247: Braden Montgomery on life as the Red Sox' first-round pick, his ankle recovery, relationship with Marcelo Mayer & more
Host Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox first-round draft pick Braden Montgomery, who is settling into life as a pro in Fort Myers. Montgomery talks about…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 246: Recapping the Red Sox big road trip (so far) plus thoughts on Triston Casas' confusing quotes & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam (live from Kansas City) recap the first four days of an important Red Sox road trip with their takeaways. The writers…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 245: Checking in with Triston Casas and Quinn Priester at Polar Park in Worcester
Host Chris Cotillo hit the road Friday to check in with rehabbing first baseman Triston Casas and trade acquisition Quinn Priester at Polar Park in Worcester…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 244: Trade deadline recap! Analyzing all five of Craig Breslow's deals and what they mean for the Red Sox
On this trade deadline edition of the podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the five deals Craig Breslow made to try to improve the Red…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 243: Mailbag! Analyzing the James Paxton trade and what the Red Sox will go before Tuesday's trade deadline
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The writers start by analyzing Friday's James…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 242: EMERGENCY Pod -- Reacting to Alex Cora's surprising contract extension with the Red Sox
It's an emergency version of the Fenway Rundown as co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the surprising news Alex Cora has signed a three-year…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 241: Meet the Massachusetts native who the Red Sox drafted to play for his hometown team
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox draft pick Shea Sprague, a Hanover, Mass. native (and BC High) alum who the club…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 240: Resetting where the Red Sox stand (with trade deadline thoughts) as the second half opens in LA
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back from the All-Star break with plenty of thoughts about where the Red Sox (who are 11 games over .500) stand…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 239: Baseball America's Carlos Collazo previews what the Red Sox will do in the 2024 MLB Draft
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Baseball America's Carlos Collazo for a preview of the upcoming MLB Draft. Collazo discusses what he…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 238: Craig Breslow talks trade deadline plans, what reinforcements the Red Sox might need, Alex Cora & much more
Hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to talk about the upcoming trade deadline, which is just three…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 237: Mailbag! Predicting Red Sox trade deadline plans, plus futures of Brayan Bello, Vaughn Grissom
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode to start July. The writers what the Red Sox will do at the trade deadline on July…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 236: Red Sox midseason grades for position players, from Jarren Duran to Vaughn Grissom
In the second part of a two-part series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam hand out midseason grades for the Red Sox. In this episode, the writers hand…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 235: Red Sox midseason grades for the pitching staff, from Tanner Houck to Brayan Bello
In the first part of a two-part series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam hand out midseason grades for the Red Sox. In this episode, the writers tackle…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 234: The Red Sox are streaking ... so does that mean they'll buy at the trade deadline?
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the Red Sox' recent hot streak, including a three-game sweep in Toronto, and the biggest…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 233: Justin Turner on his year with the Red Sox, when he knew he was headed elsewhere and his new journey with the Jays
On this episode from Toronto, co-host Chris Cotillo interviews former Red Sox slugger Justin Turner at Rogers Centre. Turner discusses his new life in Toronto…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 232: Andy Martino on "The Yankee Way," why the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry has withered and Alex Cora's future
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by SNY's Andy Martino, the author of the new book, 'The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 231: Reacting to John Henry's latest controversial comments and fan reaction, plus previewing a big homestand
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to John Henry's controversial comments in The Financial Times about fans having unrealistic…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 230: Thoughts on Tanner Houck's dominant run, Jamie Westbrook's breakout, Chris Martin's anxiety battle & more
On this episode, Chris Cotillo (from New York) and Sean McAdam (from Chicago) weigh in on another week of Red Sox baseball. The writers discuss Tanner Houck…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 229: Kyle Hudson on the Red Sox' elite outfield defense, getting the most out of Jarren Duran & more
To start the week, Red Sox third base coach and outfield/baserunning instructor Kyle Hudson joins co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam. Hudson discusses…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 228: Mailbag! Early predictions on Red Sox trade deadline plans, plus All-Star candidates & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a fresh mailbag episode to end the week. The writers discuss early predictions on the Red Sox' trade…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 227: Rylee Pay on life with the Sea Dogs, impressions of the Red Sox' 'Big Three' prospects & her career as a broadcaster
On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Sea Dogs play-by-play broadcaster Rylee Pay, who talks about her front seat to the top…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 226: Reacting to a big Red Sox sweep at the Trop, plus thoughts on Brayan Bello, Jarren Duran & more
On the second episode of the week, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to a brilliant three-game Red Sox sweep at Tropicana Field. The hosts discuss…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 225: Garrett Whitlock's elbow injury is ominous, Rafael Devers sets a Red Sox record & more
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam check in during a newsy road trip for the Red Sox to discuss Garrett Whitlock's serious elbow injury and what it means…