The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast

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

On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by new Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet for a sit-down at Fenway South. Crochet talks about getting acclimated to his new organization after an offseason trade and his expectations for 2025, plus what he thinks about signing an extension and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a late-night episode from Fort Myers, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam unpack the news that the Red Sox agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal with star free agent Alex Bregman. The writers discuss the structure of the unique deal, what it means for Boston's credibility as an organization, where Bregman will fit in Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow joins co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam to provide an update on where Boston stands with its offseason shopping list. Breslow discusses the team's remaining need for a right-handed bat — one he deems a potential "difference-maker" — and explains why the club has been slow when it comes to moves for the last month-plus. Breslow also discusses potential promotion timelines for top prospects like Kristian Campbell 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 new batch of quotes from Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy, who talked about the state of his team on Truck Day at Fenway Park. Cotillo and McAdam talk about where Boston's messaging went awry this winter, plus circle back on why John Henry's refusal to talk to media makes it tough for Kennedy to represent the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second show of this week, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam go through DraftKings' recently released betting odds pertaining to the Red Sox and debate whether going over or under 84.5 wins makes the most sense. The writers also talk about Ryan Brasier being available, how they'd grade the offseason (if it is mostly complete), farm system rankings and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to a weekend report that the Red Sox aren't willing to go past four years in their negotiations with free agent Alex Bregman. The writers discuss the pros and cons of that stance, John Henry's status as an absentee owner and brainstorm possibilities for how Boston could spend its available cash to upgrade the roster before spring training, which starts in just two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to a busy week on the MLB's hot stove and discuss what the signings of Roki Sasaki, Anthony Santander, Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and others mean for the Red Sox. The writers explain why the Dodgers' spending is actually good for baseball, make predictions on who Boston will land by the end of the winter and react to Tuesday's Hall of Fame results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, MassLive's two Baseball Hall of Fame voters, Sean McAdam and Chris Smith, reveal their 2025 ballots and debate the differences between them. McAdam and Smith discuss who they did and didn't vote for, the Dustin Pedroia debate and which candidates they may re-consider in the future. The 2025 Hall of Fame class will be revealed on January 21. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are joined by new Red Sox lefty Patrick Sandoval in his first Boston-based interview since signing a two-year contract with the Sox in December. Sandoval talks about why he chose the Red Sox after being let go by the Angels, provides an update on his recovery from elbow surgery and reveals what he's looking forward to most when it comes to calling Boston home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam have a quick recap of the inaugural Fenway Fest event, which the Red Sox hosted Saturday at Fenway Park. The writers analyze what was said by Sam Kennedy, Alex Cora, Triston Casas, Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet on this quick, catch-up episode of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to the news that the Red Sox may be headed to arbitration with Jarren Duran — and what it all means. The writers also take a guess at what Garrett Crochet may command if the Red Sox sign him to a long-term extension and preview Fenway Fest, which will take place this weekend without Rafael Devers on hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to start the week with thoughts on their report that Nolan Arenado has made clear that the Red Sox are a preferred destination if the Cardinals trade him. The writers discuss that possibility, plus what it means for Triston Casas, before getting into Chris Martin's departure for the Rangers, potential bullpen options for Boston and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To open 2025, it's prediction time for co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam. On this episode, the writers debate Cotillo's 25 predictions for the 2025 Red Sox. Cotillo and McAdam discuss the ongoing Alex Bregman pursuit, Masataka Yoshida's future, timelines for top prospect promotions and whether or not the Sox will return to the postseason in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On New Year's Eve, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back with a brand new podcast to wrap up the latest Red Sox offseason developments. The hosts discuss Teoscar Hernández going back to the Dodgers and the impact of that move on Boston's search for a right-handed slugger. They also parse through some of Craig Breslow's comments from his Monday session, discuss the Roki Sasaki situation, Triston Casas trade rumors and much, much more. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back together to analyze the news that the Red Sox have signed two-time All-Star righty Walker Buehler to a one-year, $21.05 million deal. The writers discuss what it means for Boston's rotation moving forward, what to expect from Buehler in 2025 and where the Red Sox go next with New Year's Day approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and Garrett Whitlock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 will handle closing duties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Crochet in a five-player blockbuster trade with the White Sox. The hosts discuss whether or not the move was a smart one, where the Red Sox go from here and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and McAdam discuss how desperate the Sox are to get a starting pitcher and what it'll take to do so. McAdam also explains his recent report on Alex Bregman and the internal debate going on within the Red Sox front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and predict where the Red Sox go from here. The writers talk about potential pivots for Boston, including Max Fried and Alex Bregman, plus which types of creative moves Craig Breslow could look to make in the coming weeks. Nolan Arenado, Corbin Burnes and Teoscar Hernández are also possibilities for the Sox with the hot stove heating up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in the coming days. The writers discuss potential backup plans for the Red Sox if Soto heads elsewhere, plus they analyze the signing of Aroldis Chapman that should become official at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Northeast, and who might win the bidding for Juan Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 rest of the Red Sox' offseason plans. The writers also talk about the pros and cons of the starting pitchers Boston is pursuing and the possibility that Rafael Devers moves off third base sooner rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about the Red Sox' pursuit of his close friend Juan Soto and handicaps Boston's chances of landing the superstar. Ortiz also reveals which free agent starting pitcher he'd sign if he was running the Red Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and McAdam also analyze Boston's roster decisions from earlier this week and Nick Pivetta's decision to decline the qualifying offer and remain a free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 writers discuss their takeaways from the sitdown, plus re-visit some predictions on where Soto might land. Cotillo and McAdam also discuss Boston's signing of veteran reliever Justin Wilson, Nick Pivetta's upcoming qualifying offer decision and more roster moves to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 agent Juan Soto this week. The writers discuss what the meeting means, plus handicap Boston's chances of actually landing Soto over the Yankees or Mets. Cotillo and McAdam also discuss Roki Sasaki becoming a free agent, Nick Pivetta's future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 MassLive. Smith reacts to Craig Breslow's comments from the trip and discusses why he thinks the Sox will actually go big this winter. McAdam provides more context on his reporting about Garrett Crochet and Boston's interest in the White Sox left-hander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 writers discuss what it means for the rest of Boston's offseason, plus dig into their bold predictions, which were posted to MassLive on Monday. Cotillo and McAdam also preview this weeks' GM Meetings in San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 writers discuss potential free agent fits for the Red Sox like Max Fried, Walker Buehler and Jurickson Profar, predict trades Craig Breslow could make and touch on much, much more. To be able to submit questions for future mailbags, text JOIN to (617) 751-6257, then simply click the link and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Red Sox will do in what should be a busy offseason, talking free agency, trade scenarios and much more. The ex-infielder explains why he'd trade Triston Casas over Jarren Duran, which pitchers the Red Sox should pursue and how aggressive he expects them to be before Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of young assistant GM Taylor Smith. Also, the writers preview and analyze a blockbuster World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees and talk about some players on both teams who the Red Sox could pursue this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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." Barnicle takes us behind the scenes of the three-part series, which chronicles Boston's historic run 20 years later. Barnicle talks about the process of making the documentary, explains some of the revelations in it and dishes on why some, like Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Jeter, declined to participate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 1 to No. 30. In Part II, the writers rank the bottom half of the league (from No. 15 to No. 1) and debate the merits of each stadium around North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to No. 30. In Part I, the writers rank the bottom half of the league (from No. 16 to No. 30) and debate the merits of each stadium around North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disappointing season. After talking about the impact of those changes, Cotillo and McAdam get into their thoughts on the ongoing MLB postseason (and Red Sox-related angles) as well as Terry Francona's return to managing in Cincinnati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices