The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to recap a solid few days for the Red Sox in New York and Baltimore and to look ahead at a team that's going to face some tough decisions when it comes to how to line up their pitching staff in late September. The writers also talk about Walker Buehler's demotion, Richard Fitts' injury, Payton Tolle's rise and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a big win in the Bronx on Thursday night and set expectations for the final three games of a clutch series in New York. The writers also talk about a flurry of roster moves that included Abraham Toro being designated and Jhostynxon Garcia being promoted for his debut as well as Walker Buehler's potential move to the bullpen and Masataka Yoshida's roster future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to back-to-back poor performances from the bullpen for the Red Sox, who are 4-7 in their last 11 games. The writers give their thoughts on the Nathaniel Lowe signing, the news Marcelo Mayer will require season-ending wrist surgery and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a Red Sox road trip in which Boston went 2-4 in San Diego and Houston. The hosts talk about where the team sits in the playoff race and some roster tweaks it may make for the stretch run? Could Walker Buehler or Abraham Toro be in jeopardy? Is Nathaniel Lowe an option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss the big, shocking news of the week and react to Roman Anthony signing an eight-year, $130 million extension with the Red Sox that keeps him tied to Boston through 2034. The writers talk about why Anthony signed now, credit Craig Breslow for getting the deal done and talk about how the contract relates to Rafael Devers, Mookie Betts and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to discuss a surging Red Sox club that has done nothing but win since the trade deadline. The writers talk about the reasons for Boston's great summer, plus Lucas Giolito's awkward contract situation, Tanner Houck's season-ending injury, the possible promotions of Payton Tolle and David Sandlin and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap an underwhelming Red Sox trade deadline that saw Craig Breslow land just two players in Steven Matz and Dustin May. The writers analyze what went wrong for the Sox — including information on their Joe Ryan pursuit — as well as dissect Breslow's answers in his media availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both in Minneapolis ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline. The writers recap a brutal, rain-soaked Red Sox loss from Monday night and discuss how it speaks to exactly what Craig Breslow should do before Thursday. Cotillo and McAdam preview the impending deadline and discuss what they expect the Red Sox to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by CNN anchor John Berman, a Massachusetts native and diehard Red Sox fan. Berman discusses living and dying with the Sox from afar in New York, connecting with President George W. Bush over a mutual love for baseball, his favorite memories following the team and what he'd do if he were Craig Breslow ahead of next week's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam return from a brief break to analyze what they expect the Red Sox to do before the July 31 trade deadline. The writers identify potential targets to fortify the rotation, bullpen and first base and discuss the likelihood of aggressive moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap another strong series for the Red Sox and preview a difficult pre-deadline stretch against the Rays, Cubs, Phillies and Dodgers. The writers also discuss the futures of Tanner Houck and Marcelo Mayer, who are not guaranteed spots in the big leagues at this point. There's some more trade deadline talk, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a strong stretch from the Red Sox against poor competition (the Nationals and Rockies), plus if the recent offensive breakout is sustainable. The writers also talk about upcoming roster decisions involving Masataka Yoshida, Alex Bregman and possible, Marcelo Mayer, while giving an early preview of what the Red Sox should do at the trade deadline (July 31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part II of their midseason report card podcast series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take a stab at grading Red Sox position players on their first-half performances. The writers discuss the highs (Alex Bregman and Carlos Narváez), the lows (Jarren Duran and Connor Wong) and everyone in between. Part I featured position players earlier in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part I of their midseason report card podcast series, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam take a stab at grading Red Sox pitchers on their first-half performances. The writers discuss the highs (Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman), the lows (Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler) and everyone in between. Part II will feature position player grades later in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a reeling Red Sox team that found different ways to lose on the West Coast and returns home having lost five in a row. The writers talk about the importance of the upcoming pre-All-Star break stretch and what those games will mean when it comes time for Craig Breslow to make a buy/sell decision. Cotillo and McAdam also get into Kutter Crawford's season-ending wrist injury, Jarren Duran's struggles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on different coasts but still find a way to get together to talk about a sloppy three-game stretch from the Red Sox. The writers discuss Walker Buehler's future in the rotation, plus hypothesize on what might be done to fix Boston's ongoing defensive issues. Cotillo and McAdam also talk about what the Sox might do at the trade deadline on July 31 and the chances of Craig Breslow moving on from key players like Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both in San Francisco as the Red Sox get set to take on Rafael Devers and the Giants this weekend. The writers discuss Devers' introductory press conference in the Bay Area, the fallout from the trade that sent him west and the details that have emerged (including Alex Cora's role). Cotillo and McAdam also talk about Kristian Campbell's demotion to Triple-A and what the Red Sox lineup might look like without him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down the shocking, groundbreaking trade that sent Rafael Devers from the Red Sox to the Giants on Sunday night. The writers discuss how the sides got to this point, plus the ramifications for Boston in 2025 and beyond. Cotillo and McAdam also analyze Craig Breslow putting his legacy on the line, how the Sox might spend the money saved in the Devers deal and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam discuss a solid series win for the Red Sox, who took two of three from the Rays behind solid starts from Lucas Giolito and Walker Buehler. The hosts also get into Marcelo Mayer's performance in the majors so far, the drama surrounding Hunter Dobbins and his father, Boston's trade for Jorge Alcalá and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the big news that Roman Anthony has been promoted to the Red Sox with Wilyer Abreu going on the injured list. The hosts discuss expectations for Anthony, plus why Alex Cora tends to pinch-hit for his highly-rated rookies against left-handed pitching. Cotillo and McAdam also dig into the injury bug that has decimated the roster and analyze why this Red Sox team is incapable of keeping any momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are both back in Boston to react to the latest developments in the world of the Red Sox. Cotillo and McAdam discuss their takeaway's from Craig Breslow's media availability Saturday, plus cover the latest rumors about a potential trade that would send Jarren Duran to San Diego. The writers also circle back on Roman Anthony and talk about why the Red Sox ended the Kristian Campbell-to-first-base experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the media for about 15 minutes on the state of his struggling team Saturday in Atlanta. In a bonus episode, here's the entire availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back for their second pod of the week, and there's a lot to cover considering how poorly the Red Sox played during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Brewers. McAdam discusses the scene inside the clubhouse there, with Cotillo floating a theory about how the club has looked dead in the water ever since the Rafael Devers/first base drama began. The writers also think out loud about potential shakeups that could come soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back after a very busy long weekend for the Red Sox, who called up top prospect Marcelo Mayer to replace Alex Bregman, who is out for the foreseeable future. The writers discuss all the implications for the scuffling Red Sox and when we could see Roman Anthony join Mayer in the big leagues. Also, Cotillo and McAdam talk about potential drastic moves involving Kristian Campbell and Trevor Story and potential sparks for a middling Boston club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack a busy week for the Red Sox. The writers discuss Walker Buehler's ejection Tuesday, the controversy around Alex Cora missing Monday's game for his daughter's graduation, Kristian Campbell's imminent move to first base, the latest on Rafael Devers and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with their first episode together in a week — and what a week it was. The writers look back and the meaning of the big John Henry-Rafael Devers meeting last Friday in Kansas City, talk about Tanner Houck's struggles, a tight Red Sox clubhouse that seems to be walking on eggshells and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Scott Miller joins the show to discuss his new book, “Skipper” which explores how the job of managing in the major leagues has changed in the last 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers once again taking a public stance and telling the Red Sox he's unwilling to move to first base in the wake of Triston Casas' season-ending injury. The writers talk about who's to blame for the saga, how Devers' stance might be perceived in the clubhouse, where the Red Sox go from here and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam analyze Triston Casas' gruesome season-ending knee injury and where the Red Sox go from here at first base. The writers talk about Rafael Devers' potential move to the position, other options (like Anthony Rizzo) and also introduce a plan to deliver some energy to a team that's sitting at .500 on May 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam provide an overview of a 17-15 April for the Red Sox, including identifying which players stood out with good months and which guys underperformed. The writers also discuss Connor Wong's future with Carlos Narváez recently proving capable in the majors, the latest reporting on Masataka Yoshida and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox senior director of player development Brian Abraham is back on the podcast to discuss Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, their potential promotion timelines and more. Abraham discusses what goes into such decisions, development opportunities for the Red Sox' top prospects and identifies some other breakout stars from the early part of the minor league season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the latest developments in the world of the Red Sox, from Rafael Devers' prolonged struggles to Alex Bregman's red-hot start with the bat. The writers also talk about Garrett Crochet's post-start candor and expectations for Lucas Giolito, who will make his team debut next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to wrap up the Red Sox taking three of four from the White Sox, including a solid win on Marathon Monday. The writers talk about good performances from Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler plus what the pending returns of Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito could mean for the Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on location at Hotel Commonwealth, recording in the hotel's famed Fenway Park suite. The writers discuss the latest on the Red Sox, who won two straight games to end a rocky road trip on a high note, as well as the likely timetable for Roman Anthony's promotion to the majors and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack a bad recent stretch for the Red Sox, who might have bottomed out Monday in Tampa when they were routed 16-1. The writers discuss Tanner Houck's struggles, where the offense goes from here and the level of concern about the 8-10 Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a mediocre homestand for the Red Sox, who sit 7-7 through the first two weeks of the season. Cotillo and McAdam break down the offensive struggles as well as good outing from Tanner Houck and Walker Buehler before getting into the two big transactions of the week (the trade of Quinn Priester and the signing of Yasmani Grandal). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Greg Whiteley, the director of "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Boston Red Sox," which will be released Tuesday, April 8. Whiteley discusses some of his biggest takeaways from a season around the team and dives into some of the most important moments of the docuseries, including emotional conversations with Jarren Duran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a mid-week podcast to break down the two big news items of the week. The writers analyze Garrett Crochet's surprising six-year, $170 million extension with the Red Sox as well was the expected finalization of Kristian Campbell's deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are on the road again, this time in Texas. The writers recap the Red Sox’ first four games of 2025, touching on the lack of timely offense, plus Rafael Devers’ strikeout issues. To wrap, Cotillo and McAdam praise Kristian Campbell for a stellar first few days in the majors — and explain why he’s close to a contract extension already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An annual tradition returns to the Fenway Rundown as MassLive's panel of experts reveals their predictions for the 2025 MLB season. Regular hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by colleagues Chris Smith, Matt Vautour and Chris Mason to reveal postseason picks, World Series winners, the Red Sox' 2025 record, award recipients and more. Needless to say, this group loves the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy is back on the show for his annual pre-Opening Day appearance on the Rundown. Kennedy discusses heightened expectations for the 2025 Red Sox, plus Rafael Devers' transition to designated hitter, ongoing Garrett Crochet talks and more. Kennedy also previews changes to Fenway Park and the team's new City Connect uniforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the latest Red Sox roster moves, including the news Vaughn Grissom has been sent down to Triple-A. The writers predict who will travel to Texas with Boston on the 26-man group. Cotillo and McAdam also handicap the chances of a Garrett Crochet extension before Opening Day and talk about who else might get a deal before Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are stuck in traffic on the way from Tampa to Fort Myers on the latest pod. They break down who will make the Red Sox’ roster, from Kristian Campbell potentially starting the year at second base to Aroldis Chapman looking like the likely closer. The writers also discuss the latest developments in the Rafael Devers saga and storylines to watch over the last five days of spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-host Sean McAdam is joined by Tom Caron of NESN. Caron discusses the improvements to the Red Sox roster, what he likes about doing play-by-play and his involvement with a pro soccer team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by MassLive colleague Chris Smith to talk about his rankings of the top 25 prospects in the Red Sox system. Smith discusses how he considered ranking the "Big Three" of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer, plus breaks down the top pitchers in a system that is more balanced than in previous years. Smith also identifies prospects he's more bullish on than others and talks about some under-the-radar names to watch in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam return with a fresh podcast covering the latest storylines from Red Sox camp in Fort Myers. Cotillo and McAdam discuss the second base competition, including the early spring struggles of Kristian Campbell, and reveal why the Rafael Devers/third base storyline isn't going away anytime soon. The writers also talk about Boston's top depth options in the rotation and identify candidates (other than Garrett Crochet) to receive contract extensions this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off three weeks in Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam wrap up what they learned from a long stint at Fenway South. The writers discuss the latest on the Rafael Devers' situation and other roster machinations plus provide updates on the many injuries the Red Sox are dealing with at this point in the camp. To wrap up, Cotillo and McAdam talk about the "Big Three" of Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer and potential promotion timelines for each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez at Fenway South. Martinez discusses his expectations for the 2025 Red Sox, analyzes a busy offseason for his former team and answers the important question of whether or not he could get major league outs at 53 years old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack Triston Casas' bold opinions on the Red Sox' roster... live from the car on the way to a spring training game in Port Charlotte. The writers talk about their takeaways from the first full week of spring training, including the late additions of Adam Ottavino and Matt Moore, the news that Kutter Crawford and Brayan Bello may not be ready for Opening Day and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to Rafael Devers' surprising comments about being unwilling to move off third base to accommodate newcomer Alex Bregman, who might take over at the position in 2025. The writers also discuss Alex Cora's thoughts on the issue, potential alignments involving Kristian Campbell, Masataka Yoshida's future with the Red Sox, Kutter Crawford's knee injury and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices