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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 106: Chris Sale is hurt again, Kiké Hernández's defense & more
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down Chris Sale's most recent shoulder injury and the implications of his potential time off. They also talk about the…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 105: Red Sox GM Brian O’Halloran assesses his team, talks his career, front office inner workings & more
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk with Red Sox GM Brian O'Halloran on the newest episode of the Fenway Rundown. O'Halloran discusses what he's most surprised…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 104: Mailbag: Adam Duvall vs. Jarren Duran, Red Sox All-Stars, Kenley Jansen's struggles, Bobby Dalbec trade rumors & more
Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam answer Twitter questions from readers and listeners for this mailbag episode of the Fenway Rundown after an opening with their…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 103: Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on the surprising Red Sox, the strength of the AL East, Shohei Ohtani’s future & more
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, who gives his thoughts on the Celtics before discussing his league-wide MLB…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 102: Nick Pivetta to the bullpen, Ryan Brasier to the waiver wire & previewing the Red Sox' west-coast trip
Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam talk about the most recent moves from the Red Sox, such as Nick Pivetta moving to the bullpen and reliever Ryan Brasier…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 101: Sean McAdam on joining MassLive, his early Red Sox impressions and the Nick Pivetta debate
The newest MassLive columnist/supervising reporter Sean McAdam joins Chris Cotillo on the latest episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two talk about how McAdam…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 100: Alex Verdugo talks Alek Manoah spat, plus Red Sox April takeaways with Chris Cotillo
On the 100th episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo goes six up, four down on the Red Sox, highlighting the good and the bad for Boston…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 99: The Kenley Jansen Quiz: Red Sox closer looks back on career as he approaches 400 saves
MassLive's Chris Cotillo switches it up on this episode of the Fenway Rundown, quizzing Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen as he nears his 400th career save. Jansen…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 98: Red Sox mailbag feat. questions on the starting rotation, Kiké Hernandez, Shohei Ohtani and more
Chris Cotillo answers Twitter questions from readers and listeners on this mailbag episode of the Fenway Rundown. Could Corey Kluber get demoted to the…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 97: Will Flemming on the pitch clock impacting radio broadcasts, the up and down Red Sox and more
WEEI's voice of the Red Sox Will Flemming joined MassLive's Chris Cotillo on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. Flemming discusses baseball's pitch clock rule…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 96: Steve Buckley on the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon, covering the event over the years, running the marathon and more
MassLive's Matt Vautour took over hosting duties on this episode of the Fenway Rundown, talking with Steve Buckley of The Athletic )and formerly The Boston…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 95: Josh Winckowski on his early season success, his mentality entering 2023 and his battles with Cubs fans
Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski joins the latest Fenway Rundown episode with MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Winckowski talks about building off his struggles from…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 94: Xander Bogaerts on life with the Padres, watching the Red Sox from afar, Rafael Devers & more
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo catches up with former Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts. The two discuss Bogaerts' initial…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 93: Catching up with Rich Hill on life with the Pirates, his thoughts on the 2023 Red Sox & more
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill joins the Fenway Rundown podcast and talks about why he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, his early observations of…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 92: Red Sox president Sam Kennedy on 2023 expectations, Fenway renovations and more
Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy joins MassLive's Chris Cotillo on an Opening Day episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two discuss the World Baseball…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 91: 2023 MLB predictions with the MassLive staff
MassLive's Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith, Matt Vautour and Jim Pignatiello give all their MLB predictions on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. The crew predicts…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 90: WBC takeaways and end of spring Red Sox storylines with MassLive’s Chris Smith
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown podcast, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith break down the performances of various Red Sox players in the World…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 89: Red Sox mailbag! Chris Cotillo answers questions on roster decisions, starting rotation & more
On this week's Fenway Rundown, host Chris Cotillo answers reader questions about Red Sox spring training. Topics covered includes the team's upcoming roster…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 88: Lou Merloni on Red Sox spring training impressions, 2023 expectations, his new role & more
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by former MLB player and WEEI radio personality Lou Merloni. The two discuss…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 87: Roster projection time! MassLive’s Red Sox writers predict Boston’s Opening Day 26-man roster
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are back again on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. Cotillo and Smith each give their predictions for Boston's…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 86: Recapping Red Sox spring storylines (including Triston Casas’ routine, Noah Song) with MassLive’s Chris Smith
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith report from Fort Myers for a second time with more Red Sox storylines including a debate over who Boston's second best…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 85: Red Sox spring training preview with MassLive’s Chris Smith
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith talk all things Red Sox spring training from Fort Myers. They break down what…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 84: Chaim Bloom on the Red Sox’ offseason, being booed at Winter Weekend and 2023 expectations
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom to discuss various topics surrounding…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 83: Road trip with Chris Smith talking paternity leave, college hoops and Red Sox fans booing Chaim Bloom
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are on the road en route to Smitty's old stopping grounds in Syracuse for a basketball…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 82: Chad Jennings on which final moves the Red Sox could make, if the offseason has been successful & more
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, Chris Cotillo talks to Chad Jennings, a Red Sox beat writer for The Athletic. The two grade Boston's offseason to this…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 81: Former Red Sox prospect Big Joe Davis on retiring, his legacy as a Red Sox folk hero and what's next
Chris Cotillo talks to former Red Sox prospect Big Joe Davis after he announced his retirement from baseball. Davis talks about his decision to retire, his new…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 80: Rafael Devers extension thoughts & more with BSJ's Sean McAdam
On this week’s episode, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo breaks down Rafael Devers’ 11-year, $331 million contract extension with Boston Sports Journal’s Sean McAdam…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 79: MassLive's Chris Smith reveals 2023 Hall of Fame Ballot
Fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith joins Chris Cotillo on the latest Fenway Rundown. Smitty breaks down his 2023 Hall of Fame ballot and why he…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 78: Red Sox Mailbag: Chris Cotillo answers questions on Bogaerts' replacement, Masataka Yoshida, ownership and more
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive's Chris Cotillo answers Twitter-asked questions. Topics include the Red Sox infield, potential trades/free…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 77: Rob Bradford on Xander Bogaerts' departure, Chaim Bloom's explanation and where the Red Sox go from here
MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Rob Bradford of WEEI on this episode of the Fenway Rundown. The two go over Xander Bogaerts to the Padres, talking to…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 76: David Ortiz on Xander Bogaerts, what the Red Sox should do in free agency and his latest charitable endeavors
Red Sox legend David Ortiz joined MassLive's Chris Cotillo on the Fenway Rundown, he discussed Xander Bogaerts, what Boston needs to do for Devers, Bogaerts…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 75: Christian Arroyo on his offseason, Xander Bogaerts, being fake traded for Shohei Ohtani, his 2023 goals & more
MassLive's Chris Cotillo brought in Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo to discuss staying with Boston, Xander Bogaerts, the adversity of the 2022 season…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 74: Thanksgiving Pod! Chris Cotillo's dad, Dave, on the Red Sox, his son's (horrible) athletic career & more
It's Thanksgiving Week on the Fenway Rundown so we're keeping it in the family. Host Chris Cotillo is joined by his father, Dave Cotillo, to talk Red Sox and…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 73: Chris Murphy on being added to the 40-man roster, goals for 2023 and more
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive beat writer Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy. The two discuss Murphy getting…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 72: James Paxton stays while Nate Eovaldi, Xander Bogaerts might go (early Red Sox hot stove reactions)
On this episode of the Fenway Rundown, MassLive beat writers Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox. The writers…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 71: Red Sox offseason roundtable talk with MassLive staff
On this week’s episode of the Fenway Rundown Podcast, MassLive had a roundtable discussion on the Red Sox offseason with Chris Cotillo, Chris Smith, Matt…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 70: Former Red Sox AGM Zack Scott on what happens at the GM Meetings, what the team should do this winter & more
On this week's episode, former Red Sox executive Zack Scott joins the show to go behind the scenes of the annual GM Meetings, which begin Tuesday in Las Vegas…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 69: Red Sox Mailbag: Chris Cotillo answers reader questions on free agency, extensions and much more
MassLive's Chris Cotillo answers a variety of questions from fans on Twitter, asked by producer Joey Aliberti. Questions include potential trade/free agent…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 68: Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly on facing Aaron Judge, his first taste of the majors, 2023 expectations & more
On this week’s episode, Red Sox reliever Zack Kelly joins the show to reflect on his first taste of the major league action. Kelly discusses facing Aaron…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 67: Julian McWilliams on the latest Rafael Devers developments, the World Series and Dave Dombrowski
MassLive's Chris Cotillo talks with fellow Red Sox beat reporter Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe about Rafael Devers, Dave Dombrowski, Kyle Schwarber and…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 66: Steve Perrault and Joey Copponi on the end of Inside The Monster and what will bring the Red Sox back to relevancy this winter
MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Steve Perrault and Joey Copponi to discuss the end of the "Inside the Monster" podcast, along potential Red Sox offseason…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 65: Previewing the Red Sox’ off-season (and key option/qualifying offer decisions) with MassLive’s Chris Smith
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith dive into Red Sox offseason talk, including Xander Bogaerts, who might receive a qualifying offer, potential free…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 64: Dennis Eckersley on retiring from the NESN booth, his next chapter and what he’ll miss most
NESN color analyst and former Red Sox pitcher Dennis Eckersley joins the Fenway Rundown to discuss his retirement from the broadcast booth, what he learned…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 63: Red Sox president Sam Kennedy reflects on 2022, talks Xander Bogaerts, payroll, previews off-season
With less than 10 games remaining in the season, Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy about how he feels the season went, Xander…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 62: Red Sox 2022 grades: Pitchers (with MassLive's Chris Smith)
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith finish their 2022 season grading series with Red Sox pitchers. Same as least week with position players, they give an…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 61: Red Sox 2022 grades: Position Players (with MassLive's Chris Smith)
Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith are back on the Fenway Rundown, this time to give out some grades. The two writers grade the 2022 seasons of every Red Sox…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 60: Will Middlebrooks on Triston Casas' debut, how he'd fix the Red Sox and his surprise second act as a broadcaster
MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined on the Rundown by former Red Sox infielder Will Middlebrooks. He gives his perspective on the debut of top prospect Triston…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 59: Reaction to Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora returning in 2023, Jarren Duran opening up & more with MassLive's Chris Smith
Chris Cotillo and his fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith discuss the news of Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom returning, how Boston should handle the…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 58: Tony Massarotti on what went wrong with the 2022 Red Sox, his first year in the NESN booth & more
Tony Massarotti of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Chris Cotillo on the Rundown to discuss what went wrong with the Red Sox in 2022, how they escape what he calls a…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 57: Do the Red Sox have life? A rest-of-season outlook with MassLive's Chris Smith
MassLive's Chris Cotillo and Chris Smith discuss if the Red Sox have any postseason life after an impressive four-game stretch against the Orioles and Yankees…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 56: Why did the Red Sox do what they did at the deadline? The Boston Globe's Alex Speier weighs in
MassLive's Chris Cotillo is joined by Alex Speier on this week's rundown. They discuss the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline moves along with an analysis of…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 55: Red Sox trade deadline preview with MassLive's Chris Smith
On this week's Fenway Rundown, Chris Smith joins his fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer in Chris Cotillo to discuss the ugliest series of the season for…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 54: A roundtable discussion on David Ortiz's Hall of Fame career with Sean McAdam and Ian Browne
Long-time Red Sox beat writers Sean McAdam of Boston Sports Journal and Ian Browne of MLB.com join Chris Cotillo for a roundtable discussion of David Ortiz…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 53: Mikey Romero on getting drafted by the Red Sox, his relationship with Marcelo Mayer, player comparisons & more
On this episode, Red Sox first round pick Mikey Romero joins Chris Cotillo to talk about getting drafted by the Red Sox, his tight-knit relationship with…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastBONUS: Chaim Bloom previews Red Sox trade deadline in Q&A with MassLive
Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom sat down with MassLive's Chris Cotillo to preview what the team will do at the trade deadline. Topics include…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 52: Bello-Mania: Previewing Brayan Bello's Red Sox debut with MassLive's Katie Morrison and Chris Smith
Chris Cotillo talks with MassLive's Katie Morrison, who broke the news that Bello would make his first career start Wednesday, along with fellow Red Sox beat…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 51: Rob Refsynder on being a Red Sox lightning bolt, what drew him to Boston, and how he's not done developing at 31
Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsynder joins host Chris Cotillo to discuss a variety of topics, including his experiences with past teams, how he fixed his swing…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 50: Are the Red Sox contenders? Chris Smith joins the show to discuss Tanner Houck, Jeter Downs, potential All-Stars & more
Chris Cotillo is joined by fellow MassLive Red Sox beat writer Chris Smith to debate if the surging Red Sox are really contenders and touch on a bunch of other…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 49: Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush gives a Chris Sale update, talks Brayan Bello, other & more
This week, host Chris Cotillo is joined by Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush for a wide-ranging conversation from the home dugout at Fenway Park. Bush gives…
The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox PodcastEp 48: Prospect Week! Brian Abraham and Chris Hatfield on the Red Sox' rising farm system, if Brayan Bello & others could reach the majors this year, Triston Casas updates & more
It's Prospect Week at the Fenway Rundown. Host Chris Cotillo talks to Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham and SoxProspects.com executive…